Mentally STRONG with Dr. B

1. When did you first realize that you were more than your physical body? 
2. What was the experience or event that led you to explore your spiritual self? 
3. How do you define "spiritual self"? 
4. Do you think it's important for everyone to explore their spiritual side? Why or why not? 
5. What are some of the benefits of exploring your spiritual self?

In this video, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara discusses the crucial role that developing and maintaining a spiritual self plays in the grieving process. She explains that it's not just about having faith in a higher power or believing in a universe, but truly getting to know your truth and connecting with your spiritual self on an individual level. Through this connection with our spiritual selves, we can develop strategies for dealing with grief, such as practicing gratitude or reflecting on our emotions. This helps us to process grief more effectively and come to terms with the difficult emotions associated with it. By engaging in these practices regularly we can build up our resilience against grief and eventually move forward from it.

Self-regulation is an important part of managing grief. It involves recognizing and managing your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in response to difficult situations. Through self-regulation, we can better understand our feelings, recognize triggers of strong emotions, and take steps to better manage those responses. Self-regulation helps us cope with the grief that often comes with a loss by allowing us to take a step back and observe our reactions before we act on them. Grief can often make us feel out of control; however, taking the time to practice self-regulation skills can help us gain greater control over our emotions. It also provides an opportunity for us to build healthier habits in responding to our internal emotional dialogue such as reframing negative thoughts or practicing mindfulness techniques. With adequate self-regulation strategies, we are better equipped to deal with the overwhelming feeling of grief in a healthy way and find ways to move through it more effectively.

Grieving is a difficult process that can take an emotional toll on an individual. It is important to practice self-care during this time in order to manage the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of the losses and changes that come with grieving. Self-care is more than just getting enough rest or eating healthy meals; it is also about finding activities that bring joy and restoring balance in one’s life.

One way to practice self-care when grieving is to establish a routine for yourself. Even though every day will not be the same, having certain activities or tasks that you do regularly can help to create a sense of stability in your life. Finding something enjoyable to do each day can also help restore balance. This may involve spending time outdoors in nature, engaging in creative activities, practicing mindfulness or meditation, or reconnecting with friends or family members.

Through these posts  Dr. B found comfort in knowing that others could relate to her pain; more importantly, though, she realized there was beauty in expressing yourself truthfully even when it hurts — something which ultimately helped her find strength again after such a devastating event happened in her life. She reflected on how despite tragedy striking at any moment, we can still keep going if we have faith in ourselves and know our value is beyond measure

No matter the type or size of your grief, John W. James and Russell Friedman have laid out a path to healing in their powerful guide The Grief Recovery Handbook: Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career & Faith. In this special 20th anniversary edition with guidelines on which loss to work through first as well as how best to move forward from health issues and faith struggles; readers are given an opportunity at reclaiming energy and spontaneity after enduring lifelong hardship due to incomplete recovery from grief.

About Grief Day by Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living With Loss has been designed to provide readers with guidance and assistance in managing their grief. This inspiring book offers a comprehensive selection of topics, ranging from exhaustion, despair, suicide, and confusion to hope, beauty, music, and faith - all presented with detailed commentary and 364 quotes that are accompanied by their own reflections. In addition to this, the authors have provided 52 unique exercises that can be completed to help those struggling with loss better understand themselves while also working through the emotions they may be experiencing. Taking a holistic approach to the grieving process, each section is aimed at providing users with practical advice as well as spiritual encouragement to get them through even the darkest of days. Whether one is looking for comfort or a way forward after suffering a loss, Grief Day by Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living With Loss is an invaluable source of support. Filled with thoughtful topics carefully chosen by experts in the field of bereavement, this book offers an insightful look into how best to navigate these difficult times.

Dr. Bonanno's theory of grieving presents a more optimistic outlook on the status quo of human grief and trauma reactions since Sigmund Freud nearly a century ago. This research found psychological resilience to be at the core of human grief and trauma reactions which overturns the common assumption that grief is universally negative. By better understanding how different people grieve under various circumstances, we can learn to tailor our support systems around those who need it most effectively!

Today, our conversation will explore the ever-changing landscape of grief. We'll compare and contrast how men versus women tackle sorrowful times - but not without an understanding that each situation is unique to its owner. With this in mind, we challenge you to ignore any preconceived notions regarding gender roles when it comes to navigating through painful thoughts and feelings; for there's no one size fits all solution!

Continuing Bonds by Dennis Klass, Phyllis Silverman, and Steven Nickman is an excellent choice if you're looking for a helpful and insightful book on grief. This book offers readers a wealth of information on the grieving process and practical tips for building mental strength and moving forward after loss.

What would you do if you lost your child? This is a question that many parents dread, and for good reason – it's a nightmare scenario. Grief is a natural response to loss, but for some parents, the pain of losing a child can be unbearable. According to attachment theory expert John Bowlby, how we grieve depends on our relationship with our parents. Those who had secure attachments are more likely to mourn in a healthy way, while those who experienced insecure attachments are more likely to struggle with their grief. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at John Bowlby's attachment theory and how it applies to grieving parents. We'll also discuss the possible ways that mental health issues can complicate the grieving process. If you've recently lost a child, we hope this information will be helpful to you as you work through your grief.