Understanding Grief - Support, Healing, and Connection

Grief is a universal experience, yet each person's journey through it is deeply personal. In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we're joined by George Salloom, a retired social worker and long-time bereavement support facilitator with over 30 years of experience.

George shares insights from his decades of work in hospitals, long-term care, and hospice settings, as well as from leading eight-week bereavement support groups. He discusses the many forms grief can take – personal, communal, and ambiguous – and explains the difference between grief and mourning. With compassion and wisdom, George explores how meditation, music, group connection, and even spiritual reflection can create safe spaces for healing and growth.

Listeners will hear about the challenges of moving beyond the "fixer" mindset, the myths around the stages of grief, and the powerful transformations participants often experience when they open themselves to support. Whether you are grieving a loved one, supporting someone else in their loss, or simply reflecting on your own spiritual journey, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and hope.

Resources: [e-mail] https://bereavementcenter.org/ https://www.griefshare.org/ https://www.griefcounselor.org/resources/

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