Join Dr. Cristi Bundukamara in a heartfelt discussion about the complexities of grief and the journey towards healing. Drawing from personal experiences of losing three children over 17 years, Dr. Bundukamara challenges conventional grief theories and shares her insights on transforming pain into purpose.

🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 Grief is Pain
01:21 Passion for Turning Pain into Purpose
02:40 Personal Experiences with Grief
04:30 Grief Theories Explored
06:52 Addressing Spiritual Conflict
08:54 Committing to the Grieving Process
09:55 Learning and Planning for the Future

🤔 Key Insights:
- The intensity of grief is linked to the strength of attachment.
- Exploring the concept of continuing bonds for spiritual connection.
- Challenging traditional grief theories and finding validation in personal pain.
- The dual process model of grief: A scientific perspective on the complicated nature of grieving.
- The importance of addressing spiritual conflicts during the grieving process.

📚 Recommended Resources:
- [Grief and Attachment Theory]
- [Continuing Bonds in Grief]
- [Dual Process Model of Grief]

🙏 Advice from Dr. Bundukamara:
1. Commit to the grieving process - acknowledge the pain.
2. Learn about yourself and others to find what works for you.
3. Make plans for the future, embracing the possibility of joy amidst pain.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara:
- www.mentallystrongacademy.com
- www.cristibundukamara.com

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Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. 😱 However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally STRONG & choosing to be Happy. ❤️ With purpose, Dr. B has developed the elements that were refined within the Mentally STRONG Method that she created and wants to share with you.

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