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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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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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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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.

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.

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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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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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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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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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

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