Grief Matters

Send us Fan Mail Anna Adams, founder of International Doula Life Movement chats will Lee Ellison, director of marketing and media at Quinlan Care Concepts about their Quinlan Palliative Care program. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Tracey Jaworski-Lucas - nursing supervisor at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice chats with Anna Adams - founder of the International Doula Life Movement about the services provided at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lorri Opitiz chats with Anna Adams - founder of International Doula Life Movement about the important work being done at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center and the services that are offered there.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This November, as we celebrate National Hospice Month, IDLM kicked things off by spotlighting one of their valued partnerships. Today’s guest is Lee Ellison, Director of Marketing and the Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Care Concepts End-of-Life Doula Navigator Program. Throughout the month, we’ll also be sharing insights about the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, their dedic...

Send us Fan Mail Anticipatory Grief. The feelings of loss before the actual death occurs. Special guest Emma Jobsis. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A Lifetime Only Lasts So Long... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Judgements About Grievers Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A few of the ways that grief changes us... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Bereavement Support Groups - the pros and cons Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What to say (and not to say) at a funeral. When we feel awkward, we often offer clichéd platitudes while trying to comfort the grieving.  Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail How we bond with our animal companion will reflect how we mourn them Support the show

Send us Fan Mail ...Whose pain is worse, and what does it matter anyway? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Variables of Grief.  Why we grieve the way we do. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ambiguous Grief.  What it is and what we can do about it. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Disenfranchised Grief...what is it and how do we handle it? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center discusses remembering that after a significant loss, a person doesn't get to go home to their normal, and being appreciative of the time we have with our loved ones. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Explore how the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center shares information and ideas on how to educate children about grief in ways they can remember. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A new law in New Jersey requires that grief education be taught to students in grades 8-12. The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center is offering a one day training "Curriculum Ideas and Strategies for Teaching Grief and Loss in grades 8-12" on March 22nd. More information can be found: https://karenannquinlanhospice.org/events/curriculum-ideas-and-strategies-for-teaching...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean when a loved one dies and they are suddenly elevated to Sainthood in the eyes of their loved ones. Lorri Opitz discusses how letting go of the negative only leaves room for the positive. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center tell how to find your place of refuge and comfort. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center debunks to grief myths that well-meaning friends and loved ones often repeat in an effort to help us heal. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In grief we are asked to go outside of our comfort zone. It forces us to be braver and stronger than we ever imagined we could be.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's good to reflect on the year or year's that have passed since your loss. It's normal and good. I assure you...it will get better.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail During this season of giving and celebration it's helpful to know how to support someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.  Support the show