Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for grief. She highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and sorrow without the pressure to feel grateful, as this can invalidate genuine emotions. Takeaways It's hard to be grateful when you're in so much pain.Tiny, small pieces of gratitude can be...
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for grief. She highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and sorrow without the pressure to feel grateful, as this can invalidate genuine emotions. Takeaways It's hard to be grateful when you're in so much pain.Tiny, small pieces of gratitude can be...
Building a Grief Sensitive Community - with Dr. Kim Mead-Walters
Growth from Grief
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2 months ago
Building a Grief Sensitive Community - with Dr. Kim Mead-Walters
Send us a text Summary In this episode of Growth from Grief, Dr. Kim Mead-Walters, the Executive Director of Sharing Kindness, shares her personal journey following the loss of her son to suicide and how it led to the creation of Sharing Kindness, an organization focused on suicide awareness and grief support. The conversation explores the importance of community support, the need for grief-sensitive services, and the various programs offered to individuals of all ages. Kim discusses the Hop...
Growth from Grief
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for grief. She highlights the importance of acknowledging pain and sorrow without the pressure to feel grateful, as this can invalidate genuine emotions. Takeaways It's hard to be grateful when you're in so much pain.Tiny, small pieces of gratitude can be...