Grief Matters

Anna Adams, founder of International Doula Life Movement chats will Lee Ellison, director of marketing and media at Quinlan Care Concepts about their Quinlan Palliative Care program.Support the show

Tracey Jaworski-Lucas - nursing supervisor at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice chats with Anna Adams - founder of the International Doula Life Movement about the services provided at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJSupport the show

Lorri Opitiz chats with Anna Adams - founder of International Doula Life Movement about the important work being done at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center and the services that are offered there. Support the show

This November, as we celebrate National Hospice Month, IDLM kicked things off by spotlighting one of their valued partnerships. Today's guest is Lee Ellison, Director of Marketing and the Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Care Concepts End-of-Life Doula Navigator Program. Throughout the month, we'll also be sharing insights about the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, their dedicated palliative care team, and the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center. Join us as we explore the impactful work happening in these essential areas of care.GRIEF MATTERS - Hosted by Lorri Optiz will be back soon...but in the meantime enjoy learning about Quinlan Care Concepts and the work they do.Support the show

Anticipatory Grief. The feelings of loss before the actual death occurs. Special guest Emma Jobsis.Support the Show.

A Lifetime Only Lasts So Long...Support the Show.

Judgements About GrieversSupport the Show.

A few of the ways that grief changes us...Support the Show.

Bereavement Support Groups - the pros and consSupport the Show.

What to say (and not to say) at a funeral. When we feel awkward, we often offer clichéd platitudes while trying to comfort the grieving. Support the Show.

Why we do what we do.Support the Show.

How we bond with our animal companion will reflect how we mourn themSupport the Show.

...Whose pain is worse, and what does it matter anyway?Support the show

Variables of Grief.  Why we grieve the way we do.Support the show

Ambiguous Grief.  What it is and what we can do about it.Support the show

Disenfranchised Grief...what is it and how do we handle it?Support the show

Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center discusses remembering that after a significant loss, a person doesn't get to go home to their normal, and being appreciative of the time we have with our loved ones.Support the show

Explore how the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center shares information and ideas on how to educate children about grief in ways they can remember.Support the show

A new law in New Jersey requires that grief education be taught to students in grades 8-12. The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center is offering a one day training "Curriculum Ideas and Strategies for Teaching Grief and Loss in grades 8-12" on March 22nd. More information can be found: https://karenannquinlanhospice.org/events/curriculum-ideas-and-strategies-for-teaching-grief-and-loss/Support the show

What does it mean when a loved one dies and they are suddenly elevated to Sainthood in the eyes of their loved ones. Lorri Opitz discusses how letting go of the negative only leaves room for the positive.Support the show

Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center tell how to find your place of refuge and comfort.Support the show

Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center debunks to grief myths that well-meaning friends and loved ones often repeat in an effort to help us heal.Support the show

In grief we are asked to go outside of our comfort zone. It forces us to be braver and stronger than we ever imagined we could be. Support the show

It's good to reflect on the year or year's that have passed since your loss. It's normal and good. I assure you...it will get better. Support the show

During this season of giving and celebration it's helpful to know how to support someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Support the show

Hosted by Lorri Opitz this week's podcast explores the grief surround mourning the loss of who we were before our profound loss.Support the show

We learn early in life that we have to deal with loss. So why do we grief? It's because "grief" is all about "us." It's the last act of love we have to give. Listen to Lorri Opitz as  she talks about this topicSupport the show

"Magical Thinking" in the grief process can negatively sabotage ourselves into thinking we are bad people because our love wasn't enough to cure our loved one. Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center, offers tips on how to break the cycle of "Magical Thinking."Support the show

The Holiday is not just a day, but an entire season. Listing to learn some tips on how to navigate the holiday season when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Support the show

Listen to Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center as she discusses some the emotional and spiritual ways that grief affects us. Support the show

What is grief, mourning and bereavement? The normal, natural responses to the death of someone we love.Support the show

Podcast with Janine Kwoh, author of "Welcome to the Grief Club: Because You Don't Have to Go Through It AloneSupport the show

In our most recent podcast, Robert Rosolanko, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center speaks with author and psychotherapist Mia Roldan,  MSSW, LCSW, LCDC about making meaning of loss, the value of journaling through the grief process, and how her personal experiences inspired her writings and her practice.Support the show

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Mary Frances O'Connor, as she discusses her book "The Grieving Brain - The Surprising Science of how we Learn from Love and Loss".  Dr. O'Connor discusses the many ways our brains process grief, how our neurons help us to form attachments, and how with loss our brain must come to terms with where our loved ones went, or how to imagine a future that encompasses their absence. Support the show

This podcast discusses what to tell friends and family when they have suffered the loss of a loved one and how best to support them.Support the show

Rob Rosolanko, MSW, MBA, LSW, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center interviews Gary Roe, author, speaker and grief specialists, about the grief process and surviving the loss of a loved one. Gary tells us how to use grief as a fuel for good. Support the show

A discussion with author and therapist Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP, author of "When Someone Dies: A Children's Mindful How-To Guide on Grief and Loss."Support the show

This special podcast deals with the feelings of sadness, anger, confusion and helplessness – grief, that we all feel in the wake of the unspeakable tragedy that occurred on May 24.Support the show

Feeling the loss of a mother can be especially difficult on a day meant to celebrate our moms. Working through our grief while still celebrating what she meant to us can be challenging but rewarding as we move through the grief process.Support the show

Overdose deaths have risen in the last five years. Dealing with grief after a drug overdose death has its own unique emotions and challenges.Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

What do we need to grieve?..time. This podcast challenges societies idea of how long it should take to recover from a loss. Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

How aging changes the way we experience loss in respect to our behavior, thoughts, emotions and body.Support the show

Setting up expectations can help reduce some anxiety surrounding the grief process. This podcast reviews 12 "normal" reactions to grief so you can better understand what you may experience during this time. You may not experience all 12 or you may experience a reaction that isn't discussed, but please remember that each experience is unique. Call us at 973-948-2283 if you need to discuss counseling options. Support the show

Understand what disenfranchised grief is and how to manage the effects of it.Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

End of year transitioning - there is no right or wrong way to transition to the new year when it comes to grief. Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

Reinvest in life. Part of the healing process is to begin to think and act outside yourself.Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

Celebrate the life of a loved on at our 6th Annual Celebrate A Life 5K Walk to be held on Saturday, September 25th at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds in Augusta. Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

Facing the loss of a beloved pet can change your entire world. It becomes important to honor and experience your needs and emotions as they are, not how you or anyone else wants them to be or thinks they should be. This is your time to do what is best for you and your beloved pet. Please know you do not have to walk this road alone.Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

The effects of unresolved grief on children can be devastating. From a child's perspective, the experience of loss is not only overwhelming emotionally, but affects cognitive functioning as well. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center invite teachers, school counselors, social workers and psychologists to participate in “Healing in the Classroom.” This program is designed to help educators create onsite grief support systems for bereaved students.Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

The podcast discusses how a Bereavement Facilitator can make a difference in the lives of those suffering grief due to the loss of a loved one.Support the show (https://karenannquinlanhospice.salsalabs.org/counselingfee/index.html)

This podcast deals with how to cope with guilt and regret after a loss. Support the show