In this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapists and hosts Lauren Jackson and Laura Deneen navigate the grief of waiting, with compassion and resilience.
In addition to the practical strategies shared in this episode, we kindly invite you to join our free Safe and Connected masterclass. This masterclass will help you identify people who can witness your grief with kindness and understanding.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
- The Process of Grief: Like the ocean tides, grief ebbs and flows. There is not a set path, rather a personal journey. We discuss how the stages of grief provide structure but are not meant to be a limitation for emotional processes. We encourage listeners to honor the grief journey and give permission to feel fully.
- Validating Your Grief: We acknowledge grief in various forms. From life transitions to unmet expectations, and even in the small moments, like missing the fleeting stages of a child’s growth. The pain of waiting (for healing, change, or progress) is also often anchored to grief. We kindly invite listeners to attune to and validate whatever emotions may arise for them during periods of waiting, anger, sadness, and grief.
- Compassionate Care: Grieving involves feeling emotions without judgment. We invite you to approach your grief with compassionate care and cultivate systems of support. We believe we can become anchored in hope and peace in the presence of others who witness grief without judgement.
This episode is full of meaningful reflections, heartfelt encouragement, and practical strategies to support you in your journey.
Join us as we navigate the waves of grief and become anchored in hope!
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At Becoming Anchored, we believe that we can all become more anchored in what is truly important to us. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.
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