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Grief with @YOURGRIEFBESTIE

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Hey Friends!


This week we are joined by a very special guest and dear friend of ours, Beccah McCarthy 

aka @yourgriefbestie 


This week we had an open discussion with Beccah around the topic of GRIEF


Topics we discuss include:

  • ​Word of the Day/ Week (per usual)
  • ​Grief around the holidays 
  • ​Grief & its various  shapes and forms
  • ​How to cope 
  • ​How to support someone who is grieving 
  • ​Tips | Things NOT to do
  • ​Nervous system regulation
  • ​Psychology around grief


    • Helpful Links / Resources:


    Parental Loss:

    https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/10/grieving-parental-loss-midlife


    https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/grief-experiences/losing-a-parent/


    https://www.centerforloss.com/2023/12/helping-heal-parent-dies/


    https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/10/alzheimers-dementia-grief



    Miscarriage / Child Loss:

    https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/hidden-grief-miscarriage


    https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/infant-loss


    https://childbereavement.org/support-groups/adult-groups/perinatal-loss.html



    Science behind Grief / Psychology:

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/laugh-cry-live/202303/as-you-grieve-your-brain-redraws-its-neural-map


    https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/you-cant-really-study-grief-without-studying-love


    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/20/1056741090/grief-loss-holiday-brain-healing 


    https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/complicated-grief-when-time-doesnt-ease-the-pain



    Other Helpful Links / Articles:

    https://www.inspirethemind.org/post/the-surprisingly-comforting-science-behind-grief


    https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/g43431705/best-books-on-grief/


    https://katiecouric.com/health/mental-health/what-to-know-about-grieving-process/


    Books for Adults:

    Best Books on Grief, Loss & Beareavement | Barnes & Noble®


    Books for Kids:

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_T0aogy-qg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


    NSR (Nervous System Regulation):

    https://positivepsychology.com/nervous-system-regulation/


    Sleep Affirmation Tracks:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIx2BhfDMozfyGJDAbi_isdsLSJiWYfj&si=ehxvCkgvq18rvu1g


    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTryU7-yBI5hXWcMlDH2efrezPnMGvww-&si=gNXqNJfyuqh4bg0f


    Morning Meditations + Affirmations:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIx2BhfDMowRgDOWDjbU8WVE2teRIT3p&si=H0lBPg2AmSC9oNdd


    EFT Tapping:

    https://youtu.be/Nq5TSJpB-I4?si=mdHBhXexhcFasFgc


    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRGbxLS41RbUeAMkfft_LPQjfvrQlm0F&si=feQIzMlBoTVqvOhc


    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRGbxLS41RZr0zEdwTnn4U2dC5utkoRA&si=H5HzyhtioLvbOQnn


    Breathwork:

    https://youtu.be/tEmt1Znux58?si=jDnuQioNs0_FiRGj


    https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ?si=5XJWwmVsJiec6S0X


    https://youtu.be/Gb9YxCC5WBw?si=jgz-3UH2wBzVS5VZ


    Somatic Exercises:

    https://youtu.be/iDJMNWFpc4o?si=FaYtjJUoLYaStuF4


    https://youtu.be/eFV0FfMc_uo?si=02c_xIkOfXK2YFp4


    https://youtu.be/IO-5abKQao8?si=3mhKImLgFYwI1KNY


    Other Informative Podcast Episodes:

    SelfHealers Soundboard Ep 49: Emotions Are Are Stored in The Body

    SelfHealers Soundbaord EP 51: How To Feel Helpful During A Difficult Time

    SelfHealers Soundboard EP 47: Why You Need To Feel To Heal


    Affirmations Beccah Suggests:

    • ​I deserve rest and time to heal
    • ​What happened is not my fault, no matter how much guilt I experience
    • ​my loss is a part of my story and who I am
    • ​I refuse to shrink or silence my sorrow for someone else's comfort
    • ​my loss has changed me, and it’s okay to no longer be who I once was
    • ​I will do the work to lovingly remeet myself
    • ​I can heal after loss and honor my (insert name of loved one)
    • ​I believe they want me to heal and honor them
    • ​I will honor their life through living mine


      • Beccah's Socials:

      Instagram: @yourgriefbestie  

      Instagram: @beccahmccarthy 

      Youtube @yourgriefbestie 

      TikTok @yourgriefbestie🫶🏽 

      TikTok: @Beccahmccarthy 


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