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Kandid Konvos with Dr. K
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Kandid Konvos with Dr. K
Episode 3:Finding Light In Loss
In today’s episode, we explore the complex experience of grieving during the holiday season. Adrienne shares her journey with grief, reflecting on how her perspective on holidays has shifted over the years. She discusses the importance of allowing oneself to feel emotions fully to heal, and Dr. K offers insights into supporting loved ones through their grief. We also touch on creating new traditions to honour lost loved ones, handling unexpected emotional triggers, and the value of compassion and understanding during this time.
Today you’ll be learning the following;
-Grief changes over time, and what it looks like one year may differ the next. Embracing these shifts can help in coping.
- Family and friends play a crucial role in supporting someone grieving during the holidays, whether through listening, being present, or respecting their needs.
- Words of encouragement and understanding can provide hope, especially during emotionally difficult times.
- Grief is unique to each person and has no set timeline. Being kind to yourself and respecting your pace is essential for a healthy grieving process.
- Allowing yourself to feel your grief rather than suppressing it is essential for healing.
- Unexpected reminders of lost loved ones can surface during the holidays, so having coping strategies in place can make these moments more manageable.
- Limiting social gatherings or stepping away from traditional festivities is okay if they feel overwhelming. Protecting your mental and emotional well-being is key.
3:00 Adrienne’s experience with grief and how she coped with grief during the holiday season.
3:14 What is the grief?
3:41 What do we think of holidays?
6:55 How Adrienne's grief has evolved over the years.
8:41 If you don’t feel you won’t heal.
11:05 How family and friends and family can support someone going through grief during the holidays.
14:01 Can it be beneficial for someone to create new traditions that honour their grief and memory of their loved one?
16:59 The unexpected triggers and how to deal with them.
20:53 A word of encouragement from Dr K.
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