Season 1 · Episode 3 — December 19, 2021
Grief and the Holidays
with Garrick Colwell
Holidays and grief don’t mix well. Tips and tricks for getting through the holidays while honoring your loved one’s memory and being patient with your own feelings.
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About This Episode
Holidays — Christmas, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or birthdays — whatever it is you’re celebrating, when you throw grief into the mix, things can change rapidly.
How can we possibly celebrate when we’re feeling the loss of a loved one? How can we even participate in events linked so closely to the memory of a partner, a parent, a sibling, a child, or a grandparent? How can we honor their memories and incorporate them into new traditions going forward?
And what about the support system? How can we support people who have lost a loved one, especially during this difficult time?
I had a chat with my friend Garrick Colwell, a grief expert and the co-founder of Kitchen Table Conversations, to get some tips on how to navigate the holidays while allowing space for your grief.
About the Guests
Garrick Colwell
Garrick Colwell is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and a Grief Educator with an extensive background in every aspect of grief and loss. He is the co-Creator of Kitchen Table Conversations, a nonprofit providing education and resources that empower people to have conversations about Advance Care Planning, End of Life and Grief. Garrick is a widower and served his late wife Kinsloe as her patient advocate, caregiver, and end of life companion.
kitchentableconversations.org→David Kessler
David Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief and loss. He is the author of six books, including “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.” He coauthored two books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, including “On Grief and Grieving” which updated her 5 stages of grief.
grief.com→Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners.
centerforloss.com→Resources & Links
Kitchen Table Conversations
Education and resources for end-of-life conversations.
kitchentableconversations.org→Recommended Books
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