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Mar 2023
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How to Navigate the Path of Grief with D...

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About this episode

In this Episode, You'll Learn:

  • How there are many different forms of grief
  • Why we need to surrender to our grief and turn toward painful feelings
  • How there are many painful emotions that exist under the "grief umbrella"
  • The challenge of surrendering to grief in a culture that constantly pushes for happiness and avoidance of pain.
  • How we can strengthen our ability to cope with grief by continuing to allow it in
  • The importance of finding emotional support when grieving
  • Why animals provide the best emotional support
  • How providing emotional support to someone grieving includes just being with them and holding space for their grief

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