October 13, 2025

When Grief Turns Traumatic: What Happens After Sudden Loss with Jennifer R. Levin

55 minutes

Dr. Levin on the often misunderstood topic of traumatic grief — how it differs from ordinary grief, why it can feel so overwhelming, and what truly helps in the healing process.

00:00 – Introduction to thanatology and grief work
02:15 – What makes grief traumatic
05:20 – Traumatic vs. non-traumatic loss
07:45 – Common reactions after sudden loss
10:05 – When grief becomes stuck
12:30 – Stabilizing the nervous system
15:10 – How trauma impacts meaning-making
17:40 – The theory of shattered assumptions
20:25 – Post-traumatic growth and hope
23:00 – Continuing bonds with the deceased
25:35 – Integrating loss and healing
28:10 – Supporting others through grief

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October 13, 2025

When Grief Turns Traumatic: What Happens After Sudden Loss with Jennifer R. Levin

55 minutes

Dr. Levin on the often misunderstood topic of traumatic grief — how it differs from ordinary grief, why it can feel so overwhelming, and what truly helps in the healing process.

00:00 – Introduction to thanatology and grief work
02:15 – What makes grief traumatic
05:20 – Traumatic vs. non-traumatic loss
07:45 – Common reactions after sudden loss
10:05 – When grief becomes stuck
12:30 – Stabilizing the nervous system
15:10 – How trauma impacts meaning-making
17:40 – The theory of shattered assumptions
20:25 – Post-traumatic growth and hope
23:00 – Continuing bonds with the deceased
25:35 – Integrating loss and healing
28:10 – Supporting others through grief