Grief and Loss, Inside and Outside the Therapy Room

Summary

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my best friend Linzy Boden and explore the complexities of grief, healing, and the therapeutic journey. Sharing personal stories of loss, the importance of connection, and the challenges of how a therapist balances professional responsibilities while navigating their own grief. The discussion emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and the significance of allowing oneself to feel and express grief. Through Linzy's experiences, we highlight the importance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression and the power of community support during difficult times.

Takeaways

Grief is a personal journey that doesn't follow rules.

It's important to honour your emotions and be kind to yourself.

Connection with others can help in the healing process.

Therapists also navigate their own grief while supporting clients.

Empathy is crucial in understanding others' grief.

Grief can be overwhelming and physically felt.

Acknowledging grief is essential for healing.

It's okay to have moments of joy amidst grief.

Grief changes shape but remains a part of us.

Creating safe spaces for sharing stories is vital.

Chapters

00:00 Welcoming a Special Guest

02:31 New Chapter

08:07 The Impact of Loss

19:41 Navigating Grief as a Therapist

22:33 Navigating Grief as Therapists

27:38 The Impact of Personal Loss on Empathy

31:31 Understanding and Expressing Grief

35:18 Supporting Others Through Grief

39:04 The Journey of Healing and Acceptance

42:33 New Chapter 2

If you would like to find out more about Linzy and her work you can visit her website https://www.standtalluk.org/

✨ Stay tuned for Episode 3, where I share my journey into hypnotherapy—why I trained, what it really is (and isn’t), and it can support deep emotional healing.🎙️Fortnightly Episodes

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