It’s been a challenging few weeks here in the United States. There’s been a surge of violence on a number of fronts.
Because of social media and our 24 hour news cycle, we are all a lot more exposed to the violence and trauma of these events.
If you’re like me, it hits you right in the gut and knocks the wind out. When that happens, it’s important to find ways to mourn and grieve.
So this week I’m sharing a wonderful and insightful interview with neuropsychologist and professor Dr. Jennifer Wolkin. She lays out 5 essential steps in the process of mindful grieving.
And one thing that amazed me about this interview – and about grieving in general – is how ultimately life positive it is. As Dr. Wolkin says, we all need to grieve to move forward.
It’s not always easy, but it’s important for the health of our heart, mind, body, and spirit.
The 5 Steps To Mindful Grieving
- Learn more about the work of Dr. Jennifer Wolkin and BrainCurves
- Email Dr. Jennifer Wolkin
- Download this mp3 audio of Ram Dass on grief and loss
Insightful interview indeed. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks Michelle!
Thank you, Michelle. I’m so glad that you found it insightful!
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Maria, Que quieres? Mi email: jenniferwolkinphd@gmail.com. Gracias!
Hi,
Fantastic interview. Just like always.
Dr. Wolkin is right. You can’t be stuck in grieve process. You need to mindful, feel strong and know that better days will finally come.
Thanks Szymon! Glad you enjoyed it.
Szymon, I’m really glad you agree and that my interview resonated with you!
Thanks for this. This is incredibly valuable and sheds some new light on the grieving process. Very needed.
This was very helpful for me today. Yesterday, I attended a funeral of a community friend (an older lady) along with my mom and dad who are the same age as this lady. It has become increasingly imminent to me that my parent’s passing will be happening and I am struggling with the thought of losing them.
I have been thinking more about volunteering for hospice in my area, but I think part of that is to come to terms with my own approaching grief? This podcast was perfect timing and I am accustomed to receiving help synchronistically. I’ve been asking for guidance and wisdom in this area of my life.
I have had glimpses of the fact that death and grief can bring growth and depth and celebration of the moment, the present time and this podcast reiterated that for me. I appreciate that I will have to allow grief to flow through me as it needs to, and I feel strongly that it is through the celebration of life both before and after death where the answers lie.
They’ve lived such loving, full lives of giving and caring and loving each other…it is a beautiful thing to behold and I am so thankful for them being my parents all these years. I want to celebrate them more than grieve them…but I guess I’m going to have to do both.
While I listened to your conversation I did some YIN Yoga as that seems to help move the mix of energy and emotions through my body physically. Thanks so much and I am about to listen to the Ram Dass mp3.
Sincerely, Kelly Sheehan