February 21, 2024

Grieving with Grace: Dr. Mekel Harris' Grief-Informed Approach to Relaxing into the Pain

56 minutes

How does grief impact our mental health, and what strategies can we employ to nurture our well-being through times of loss and transition?

Join us as we explore the intersection of grief and mental health with the amazing Dr. Mekel Harris, Memphis-based licensed psychologist helping other perfectly imperfect folks navigate life's challenges in order to grow in lifestyle, love, leadership, and loyalties to God, self, and others. She also shares insights into her own grief experience and the ripple effect it had on her career after the loss of her beloved mother to pancreatic cancer.

GIFT: 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Grief-Informed Clinician

She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University, an M.A. in Psychology from Houston Baptist University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical/School Psychology from the University of Houston, and further honed her skills through a pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

She serves diverse communities through hospital-based programs, higher education, and her private practice, Harris Psychological Services, LLC.

Dr. Harris' is co-founder of Bloomwell Partners, LLC, empowering organizations with the tools to support those navigating grief in the workplace.

She is also an author and speaker, having presented at over 30 conferences worldwide, and a TEDx Talk.

Her memoir, "Relaxing Into the Pain: My Journey Into Grief & Beyond," offers profound insights into the human experience of loss.

A sought-after expert, Dr. Harris has shared her wisdom through various media platforms, including Equanimity Magazine and The Washington Post. Her advocacy for mental health extends to her role as VP of the Board of AIMHITN, and as a recurring guest on FOX13 Memphis.

Let's delve into the heart of grief and the transformative power of relaxing into our grief.

Dr. Mekel Harris Social & Website:

Instagram: @drmekel
Website: mekelharrisphd.com
Bloomwell: growwithbloomwell.com
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Grief-Informed Clinician
The Grief Anatomy Toolkit

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