Jamie Eaton, therapist and founder of Living Through Loss, joins The Mental Health Entrepreneur to discuss her grief support community for parents who have lost a child to overdose. She shares how the organization has grown and evolved, offering not only support groups but also workshops, retreats, and creative healing opportunities. Jamie emphasizes the importance of community and creativity in the healing process and discusses future plans to address barriers to healing and expand their services.

About Jamie Eaton:

Jamie is a licensed clinical professional counselor in private practice in downtown Frederick, MD. She has over a decade of experience in grief, addiction and trauma work. Jamie founded Living Through Loss in 2019 with the backing and support of the Frederick based non-profit Second Street and Hope. The mission is to offer best-practices grief support while making space for community and relationships with others who are traveling a similar grief journey. She believes that doing the life journey is easier with companionship from others who can truly understand.

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Episode Timestamps:

• (02:00) The origin and growth of Living Through Loss
• (04:45) Incorporating creativity and holistic approaches to healing
• (06:20) Overcoming stigma and spreading awareness
• (10:45) Future plans for Living Through Loss
• (15:40) The importance of creativity and listening in the entrepreneurial process
• (16:50) Brainstorming and exploring outlandish ideas
• (18:20) Finding creative funding sources and building relationships
• (21:05) Investing time and effort in the early stages
• (22:30) Seeking community with like-minded individuals

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