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151- Supporting Grieving Children: With Special Guests Katie Brasher and Debbie Soushek,
In this heartfelt episode of the Widowed 2 Soon podcast, host Michelle Bader Ebersole dives into the delicate topic of grief with special guests Debbie Soushek and her daughter, Katie Brasher. Together, they offer deep insights and advice for widows and widowers navigating their own grief while supporting their children through loss.
Key Highlights:
Supporting Grieving Children: Debbie emphasizes the importance of giving children the space and freedom to process their emotions in their own time. She shares practical strategies for providing honest, age-appropriate explanations about death and avoiding the pressure to respond immediately to their feelings.
Balancing Strength and Vulnerability: Debbie opens up about her journey of grieving privately while maintaining strength for her family. She and Michelle discuss the challenge of managing their own emotions around their children and modeling healthy grief.
Impactful Memories and Milestones: Katie Brasher reflects on her childhood experiences of losing her father at age eight, sharing poignant memories and the lasting impact of her father’s legacy on her life. She talks about significant milestones, wedding moments, and family dynamics that shape her ongoing grief journey.
Allowing Individual Grief: The discussion highlights the unique ways every individual processes loss. Katie and Debbie underscore the necessity of respecting each person's grief journey, whether it’s through storytelling, engaging in supportive activities, or finding solace in meaningful scriptures.
Creating Safe Spaces for Grieving: Debbie and Katie advocate for child-led grieving, where children can express their emotions through creative outlets without being forced into premature adult responsibilities. This approach encourages healthy emotional development and long-term well-being.
This episode is a touching reminder that grief is an evolving part of life, and offer strategies to keep the memory of lost loved ones alive while nurturing new traditions.
If you have been touched by this podcast, please consider donating to the non-profit we are under, Widow Goals. In addition to this podcast, Widow Goals provides Grief Recovery Classes, Social Media support, resources, and local and soon-to-be national events. You can give tax-free here; thank you!
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In this heartfelt episode of the Widowed 2 Soon podcast, host Michelle Bader Ebersole dives into the delicate topic of grief with special guests Debbie Soushek and her daughter, Katie Brasher. Together, they offer deep insights and advice for widows and widowers navigating their own grief while supporting their children through loss.
Key Highlights:
Supporting Grieving Children: Debbie emphasizes the importance of giving children the space and freedom to process their emotions in their own time. She shares practical strategies for providing honest, age-appropriate explanations about death and avoiding the pressure to respond immediately to their feelings.
Balancing Strength and Vulnerability: Debbie opens up about her journey of grieving privately while maintaining strength for her family. She and Michelle discuss the challenge of managing their own emotions around their children and modeling healthy grief.
Impactful Memories and Milestones: Katie Brasher reflects on her childhood experiences of losing her father at age eight, sharing poignant memories and the lasting impact of her father’s legacy on her life. She talks about significant milestones, wedding moments, and family dynamics that shape her ongoing grief journey.
Allowing Individual Grief: The discussion highlights the unique ways every individual processes loss. Katie and Debbie underscore the necessity of respecting each person's grief journey, whether it’s through storytelling, engaging in supportive activities, or finding solace in meaningful scriptures.
Creating Safe Spaces for Grieving: Debbie and Katie advocate for child-led grieving, where children can express their emotions through creative outlets without being forced into premature adult responsibilities. This approach encourages healthy emotional development and long-term well-being.
This episode is a touching reminder that grief is an evolving part of life, and offer strategies to keep the memory of lost loved ones alive while nurturing new traditions.
If you have been touched by this podcast, please consider donating to the non-profit we are under, Widow Goals. In addition to this podcast, Widow Goals provides Grief Recovery Classes, Social Media support, resources, and local and soon-to-be national events. You can give tax-free here; thank you!
Click Here to join Live Well with Michelle Facebook Group
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow us on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
Join us on Facebook
Join our private Facebook Community
Join our public Facebook Page
See our videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email us [email protected]
Nonprofit Widow Goals
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