This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss

By Lori PetersHealth & Fitness Mental Health

This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss episodes

May 12, 2023 Types of Loss, Part 5: Loss of Health or Way of Life
In the last episode of the miniseries on Types of Loss, I talk about the nuances involved with a loss of health and/or way of life.

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9 min
May 05, 2023 Types of Loss, Part 4: Loss of Faith
TW: spiritual abuse, religious abuse, abuse

I talk about Loss of Faith and two subtypes of this loss. I also talk about my own experience of loss of faith and share some suggestions on how to navigate this situation.

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16 min
April 28, 2023 Types of Loss, Part 3: Loss of a Pet
TW: Pet Loss, Description of Pet Loss

In Part 3 of this miniseries on Types of Loss, I talk about a loss that is very close to me personally - Loss of a Pet. I also talk about why this loss so deeply affects many people.
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16 min
April 21, 2023 Types of Loss, Part 2: Loss of a Job
In the second episode of this miniseries on types of loss, I discuss job loss and how it can impact who we are. I also throw in a tiny suggestion to journal about this type of loss (as well as other types of losses).

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Note: Writing for Wellness Class is April 23, 2023 at 2 p.m. EDT. If you haven't registered, do so as soon as possible. Register at writingforwellness.eventbrite.com.

9 min
April 14, 2023 Types of Loss, Part 1: Loss of a Relationship
In this episode, I discuss the grief related to the loss of a platonic relationship. There is much talk about when a romantic relationship ends, but not so much about when a friendship dies, so I get into that in this episode.

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Writing for Wellness Workshop: 4/23/23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT, via Zoom. Register at writingforwellness.eventbrite.com.
14 min
April 07, 2023 Grief and Anxiety
I talk about how anxiety can show up in grief and why that is. I also offer some ways to navigate anxiety.

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For more info about my Writing for Wellness Workshop on April 23, go to writingforwellness.eventbrite.com .
16 min
March 31, 2023 Conflicted Grief
In this episode, I share what conflicted grief is and how it can manifest. I also share some personal details about how this type of grief impacted me.

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11 min
March 24, 2023 Loss of a Parent
Death of a parent can stir up a multitude of emotions. I mention and dive into a few of them on this episode and I also provide some gentle suggestions on how to help yourself grieve.
I mention a book resource in this episode. I've written a book about writing and grief that will be released in late 2023. Look for "Writing Through Your Grief" soon wherever books are sold.
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11 min
March 17, 2023 Children & Grief, Part 2: How to Help a Child Grieve
This episode is Part 2 of a two-part miniseries on children and grief. If you care for a child who has lost someone, I encourage you to tune into today's episode as I give some concrete suggestions on how to help a child who's grieving.
Grief Resources:
1. The Dougy Center, a national organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.dougy.org
2. Children's Bereavement Center: https://childbereavement.org
3. The Highmark Caring Place, a Pennsylvania-based organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.highmarkcaringplace.com
4. Center for Loss and Life Transition: www.centerforloss.com
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6 min
March 10, 2023 Children & Grief, Part 1: What Does Grief in a Child Look Like?
There is a common misconception that children do not grieve. In this episode, I explain how grief in children does exist and how it manifests, depending on the age of the child. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on children and grief.
TW: Grief in children
Resources:
1. The Dougy Center, a national organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.dougy.org
2. Children's Bereavement Center: https://childbereavement.org
3. The Highmark Caring Place, a Pennsylvania-based organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.highmarkcaringplace.com

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
14 min

About This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss

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If you're looking for gentle yet frank and authentic conversations about the ins and outs of grief, loss and life in the aftermath, then this is your place. I'm Lori Peters, a veteran griever and…