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...
Navigating the Layers of Loss: With Teresa Quinn, LCSW
Growth from Grief
46 minutes
4 months ago
Navigating the Layers of Loss: With Teresa Quinn, LCSW
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Growth from Grief podcast, host Susan Andersen speaks with Teresa Quinn, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in grief, trauma, and chronic illness. They explore the intersection of grief and spirituality, the nuances of trauma and grief, and the importance of body awareness through yoga and breathwork. Teresa shares insights on expressive arts as a therapeutic tool, discusses the creation of her grief journal, and emphasizes the non-lin...
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...
