Join Kevin Berk on LightAtTheEnd.com podcast as he talks with Susan Hannifin-MacNab, social worker, educator, and author of the award-winning book 'A to Z Healing Toolbox: A Practical Guide for Navigating Grief and Trauma with Intention.' Susan shares her personal journey of coping with the sudden loss of her husband, Brent, and how it led to the creation of her highly praised resource for those experiencing grief and trauma. They discuss practical tools and therapies such as EMDR, sandplay, and the importance of group support. They also emphasize actionable steps and the significance of both Western and Eastern medicine in the healing process. Discover the transformative power of intention and action in healing from profound loss.

This episode makes references to the following resources:
a2zhealingtoolbox.com
soaringspirits.org
psychologytoday.com

00:00 Introduction to LightAtTheEnd.com Podcast
00:34 Susan Hannifin-MacNab's Book: A to Z Healing Toolbox
04:35 The Tragic Loss of Brent
09:08 Understanding Grief and Trauma
12:51 Therapies and Tools for Healing
19:21 Creating the A to Z Healing Toolbox
33:41 Finding the Right Therapist
35:41 Utilizing Online Resources for Therapy
37:04 The Importance of Group Support
38:31 Personal Journey with Group Support
40:06 The Power of Saying Yes
42:04 Ecomapping Your Environment
48:15 Organizing Your Support System
54:45 Integrating Western and Eastern Medicine
58:04 Final Thoughts and Resources