Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss
Dr, Christina Zampitella
60 episodes
1 day ago
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
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In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
054: Navigating Traumatic Loss with Dr. Ted Rynearson
Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss
42 minutes
2 months ago
054: Navigating Traumatic Loss with Dr. Ted Rynearson
Navigating Traumatic Loss with Dr. Ted Rynearson | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Christina Zampitella
In this episode of Phoenix Rising, Dr. Christina Zampitella dives deep into the themes of grief and trauma with Dr. Ted Rynearson, a retired psychiatrist with extensive experience in sudden unnatural deaths. Dr. Rynearson shares his personal story of loss and the importance of resilience and early support in coping with grief. The conversation touches on the impact of violent deaths, the significance of imagery in processing trauma, and the role of group therapy in healing. Dr. Z and Dr. Rynearson also explore the need for community-based peer support groups to address the gap in mental health resources. Join us for an insightful discussion on finding meaning and healing in the wake of traumatic loss.
00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising
00:28 Meet Dr. Ted Rynearson
01:36 Personal Story of Loss and Resilience
03:00 Understanding Unnatural Deaths
03:58 Historical Perspectives on Grief
07:01 The Dual Narratives of Violent Death
08:13 The Role of Imagery in Processing Trauma
16:10 Group Therapy and Resilience
20:16 Personal Reflections and Coping Strategies
22:55 The Importance of Support Systems
27:43 Challenges and Misunderstandings in Grief Therapy
38:49 Creating Peer-Led Support Groups
44:03 Conclusion and Future Plans
46:53 Closing Remarks
Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
