This week we are joined by a very special guest and dear friend of ours, Beccah McCarthy
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 griefHelpful Links / Resources:
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/
Best Books on Grief, Loss & Beareavement | Barnes & Noble®
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
https://youtu.be/Nq5TSJpB-I4?si=mdHBhXexhcFasFgc
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRGbxLS41RbUeAMkfft_LPQjfvrQlm0F&si=feQIzMlBoTVqvOhc
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRGbxLS41RZr0zEdwTnn4U2dC5utkoRA&si=H5HzyhtioLvbOQnn
https://youtu.be/tEmt1Znux58?si=jDnuQioNs0_FiRGj
https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ?si=5XJWwmVsJiec6S0X
https://youtu.be/Gb9YxCC5WBw?si=jgz-3UH2wBzVS5VZ
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 mineInstagram: @yourgriefbestie
Instagram: @beccahmccarthy
TikTok @yourgriefbestie🫶🏽
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