This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss

I continue this miniseries on losses that can result in disenfranchised grief by focusing on pregnancy loss.  CW: Pregnancy loss Contact Info: lori@starfishcounseling.biz; www.starfishcounseling.biz

Today I talk about disenfranchised grief, which is a type of grief that not a lot of people know about. I also talk about how loss by suicide relates to disenfranchised grief.  TW: Suicide, loss by suicide Resources: 1. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - www.afsp.org 2. National Mental Health Hotline - Call or text 988 in the United States  Contact Info: lori@starfishcounseling...

Welcome to another season of this podcast! On the first episode of the second season, I talk about the phenomenon of anticipatory grief. Remember that episodes are now dropping weekly instead of biweekly.  Please leave a review or comment on whichever podcast platform you're using. You can also send a comment or question to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com. 

The end of a year is often a time to go within, think about what has happened in the last 12 months and consider what you'd like to do in the new year. But, how does grief figure into this? I talk about that on this episode, which is the last one in the miniseries on the holidays and grief.  Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or www.starfishcounseling.biz

I talk about the ups and downs of grief during the holidays and why I think this happens.  Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or www.starfishcounseling.biz

In this episode, I get real personal and talk about how I coped during the holiday season after a few of my losses. I also talk about how my coping strategies changed with each loss and what the holidays look like for me now.  TW: Pregnancy Loss Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or www.starfishcounseling.biz  

In this episode, I talk about how sadness can intensify during the holidays as it relates to grief. I also talk about what has helped me navigate sadness. Maybe my strategies can help you.  Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com 

In the next episode of this series on grief and the holidays, I take a look at ways in which guilt can spring up and how others' expectations can impact you. I also give a suggestion about how to avoid additional holiday stress.  Contact info: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com 

I continue the miniseries on grief and the holidays by discussing ways you can celebrate or not celebrate the holidays when you're grieving. Expect short episodes each Friday through December 30.  Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com 

Today is the start of a series of shorter episodes on grief and the holidays. Running through December 30, this series will take a look at what particular feelings may come up during this time, how to handle holiday celebrations, how to manage others' expectations and more. I will also be sharing some of my personal experiences.  Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com. 

Today I tackle the last two myths about grief to conclude this five-part miniseries. I also share something special I'll be doing to help you navigate grief during the upcoming holiday season.  Feel free to email me at starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com. 

I share a little tough love in this episode as I continue to debunk myths about grief. In Part 4 of this series, I talk about feelings in grief and ways to help someone who is in the bereavement process.  Care to offer some feedback or have questions? Please send an email to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com. 

This is the third of a 5-part series on busting myths about grief. In this episode, I talk about the myths of "There's only one way to grieve," and "You can't grieve a stranger."  For comments or questions, please email starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com . 

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month in the United States, and October 15 is International Wave of Light Day commemorating all the babies who've died. This type of loss is one that isn't talked about much, so I wanted to do this bonus episode highlighting it.  To register for my pregnancy loss support group in Southcentral Pennsylvania, email me at starfishcounselingforgl@gm...

I continue dismantling some common myths about grief in an effort to reduce stigma about the grief process. Today, I take on two more myths in the second of a multi-part series.  For comments, send an email to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com. 

Grief is one of those topics that carries a lot of stigma and misunderstanding, creating untruthful beliefs and myths that end up hurting rather than helping. I'm doing my part to break down the walls of stigma by tackling some myths I've heard. Today's episode is Part 1 of a multi-part series.  Please send feedback to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com. 

Before I dive headlong into this podcast, I thought it would be helpful to go over some common terms so you know where I'm coming from. I define grief and loss and I list some examples of situations that you may not have originally considered to be losses.  To contact me, email starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com . 

This is the inaugural episode of the podcast which focuses on grief, loss and life afterwards. As a licensed counselor and someone who has had multiple losses, your host Lori Peters aims to talk compassionately and honestly about grief to help break down barriers, provide validation and share the message that you are not alone in your grief.  Contact Lori at starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com....

This is the trailer for "This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss" featuring your host, Lori Peters, a licensed grief counselor and veteran griever. Lori brings her personal and professional experiences to talk about grief and all its facets to help you on this hard and unique journey.