Podcast appearances and mentions of jana decristofaro

In this episode, Sascha, Jana DeCristofaro and I open a discussion with our death companions about how we might spend our final incarnate moments together.Being variously acquainted with/inclined toward the idea of death companions that are born alongside us and accompany through mortality teaching and reteaching us ways we might fall into their arms, this experiment plays out a little differently in each of us.In the end we talk about: shame and guilt, cougars, respectful informality, Sicily and trust. I do not officially sign up to be death-witness for the general public, but do gladly and gratefully accept the position for Sascha's and Jana's deaths. Gladly and gratefully.

In this very special episode Sascha, Jana and I introduce ourselves and each other to our disappointment creatures. They are a rag-tag crew, but (in my opinion) overall pretty great. I would send them on any number of missions together. We talk about the utility of disappointment, it's reasons for being, what kinds of disappointment was served up at our various childhood tables, the appropriate age for disappointment to go into private legal practice and what conditions might prompt her to give the courtroom up  for a nice, plush couch and some daytime TV. I find out my disappointment could use some plumping up and long quite sincerely for a way to send her to camp with Sascha's and Jana's creatures.Overall I couldn't be more satisfied with a conversation. This is one of my favorites. Give it a try - I don't think it will disappoint!

In this special episode Sascha, Jana DeCristopharo of the Dougy Center and I search out and approach our wild grief creatures. Some of them are lava monsters, some are trapped behind sliding doors. They are vaporous, shocked, frozen and misunderstood.  They grieve death, separation, abandonment and things unknown. They are adrift and anchored and swimming strongly in their own and a big communal river of loss.  We make contact and start up conversations and then wonder about how this work might work in the bigger world.Featured: The Dougy Center and The Grief House. Mysteriously Alluded To: Jana's snake haired dream baby. 

Told through individual stories with families, and grief experts, the documentary explores how we can normalize grief in our society and actively help others to process the pain of losing a loved one. Actor-author Anthony Rapp (Broadway's RENT, StarTrek: Discovery), author and grief expert David Kessler (Finding Meaning, ABC Good Morning America contributor) and actor John Farley ( the brother of late comedian Chris Farley), will attend the world premiere on Sun July 2 @ 12:15 PM to share their experiences dealing with grief, both personally and collectively, in a country reeling from multiple tragic events in recent years. “Meet Me Where I Am” is directed by Grant Garry and produced by Stacy Roque, Lisa Kauls and Sharolyn Schmiederer. James Slaven, Director of Photography, worked with Garry for the duration of production, collaborating on their worldwide tour of interviews for the film, The 86 minute documentary also features a mixture of families, counselors, grief advocates and experts including Ron Marasco, Julie Shaw, Cynthia O'Neal, Donna Schuurman, Jana DeCristofaro, Lisa Kauls, Mike Reynolds, Ken Ithiphol, Alicia Forneret, Julisa Golden, and Natalie Kazarian. Director Garry has always been curious about grief, from his first experience when his grandmother died when he was a teenager to his most recent loss, the death of his uncle. "Meet Me Where I Am" is the culmination of that curiosity, and a dedication to ensuring we all feel better equipped to talk about grief. “After being contacted by our film's executive producer, Lisa Kauls, and hearing her story, I knew her grief and others' grief must be witnessed. I was honored to sit down with some of the world's most renowned grief experts as well as individuals with lived experiences. The rare opportunity this film provides is that the expert talkers also have unique experiences of grief themselves, “ says Garry. more: getthefunkoutshow.kuci.org

Long before I put my professional experience out on the air waves, I listened to the Grief Out Loud podcast. It's hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and is produced at the Dougy Center. If you are not familiar with the Dougy Center, it is an organization in Portland, OR that provides support to grieving children, teens, and young adults. The Dougy Center is highly acclaimed for their work. In fact, many other organizations throughout the United States base their work off of the model provided by the Dougy Center. Today, I am proud to share my interview with Jana DeCristofaro from the Dougy Center. Our conversation entails Jana's commitment to 20+ years of consistent efforts to de-stigmatize grief and grieving. I deeply respect Jana's professional expertise. It was an honor to interview her. For more support and companionship on your grief journey, download the Grief Refuge app to get daily comfort, care, and compassionate inspiration to help manage grief (on iOS and Android).

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Jana DeCristofaro. Jana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of experience coordinating peer grief support groups for children, teens, young adults, and adults. She also provides consultation and training for families, students, and community members who are grieving, as well as professionals locally and nationally. In her role as the Community Response Program Coordinator, Jana has facilitated numerous community responses for Oregon and SW Washington schools and community organizations after a death. In addition to her extensive experience as a grief support coordinator, trainer, and community responder, Jana serves as the host and producer of Grief Out Loud, Dougy Center's podcast. With more than 200 episodes, Grief Out Loud features interviews with other professionals in the grief world and those with lived experience of grief. Jana has also co-authored many of Dougy Center's Tip Sheets, guidebooks, and workbooks for children, teens, and young adults.  Social Media: * Instagram: @TheDougyCenter * Facebook: Dougy Center * Website: www.Dougy.org * Podcast: ‘Grief Out Loud' - https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Have you subscribed to our Podcast? Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts : https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=bhNl9GjJRxKXUvTdwZme6Q Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb3dlcm9mbG92ZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Other podcasts: https://anchor.fm/thepowerofloveshow Did you know you can support DDJF through any of your Amazon purchases? Simply click link below and select Dee Dee Jackson Foundation as your charity of choice: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/dashboard/ref=smi_nav_surl_mi_x_mkt Once done… bookmark and use your smile link to support DDJF! The Power of Love Show is a weekly show sponsored by The Dee Dee Jackson Foundation where we shine a light on loss and grief and how it impacts our lives. Our aim is to build a community where we share inspiring stories, interview experts, learn, grow and empower one another to find proper and healthy healing. Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Donate to DDJF (501c3): https://app.mobilecause.com/form/xDJ0Cg?vid=74qmm Check Out DDJF Merch: https://teespring.com/.../collection/All%20Products... Join the Dee Dee Jackson Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571 Follow us on Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation • https://instagram.com/deedeejacksonfoundation?utm_medium=copy_link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepowerofloveshow/support

Harry, Madison, and Gabby chat with Jana DeCristofaro about what it's like facilitating a grief group at The Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon. Topics include: what attending a grief group might look like (virtually and in-person), the importance of community while grieving, communication/listening tips, and much more. Jana is also the host of the Grief Out Loud podcast, so check that out for even more of her brilliant griefy wisdom! If you're a fellow grief baby and want to share your story on Monday Mourning, feel free to reach out at www.deadparentsclub.rip or @deadparentsclub.rip on Instagram! Submit a topic, question or banger at deadparentsclub.rip/submission (or say what's up, we just want to chit chat honestly).

34, You're Gonna Be Okay "Go do somethin' and be good at it." That's what Jeff's dad always told him. And Jeff has done just that. He has created a little corner of the world for others to gain Dad wisdom while enjoying beautiful scenic Italy through bike rides with Jeff at the wheel. Buck, as everybody called him, was Jeff's motorcycle riding, bee keeping, tomato selling dad. Buck had a love of adventure as well as for his family. He helped Jeff realize that he was going to an okay dad himself when Jeff was a young man expecting his first child with his wife. Now Jeff strives to give the same kind of Dad advice to his own kids, as well as inspire anyone that comes across him on social media. Jeff's advice to himself in his early grief days: You're gonna be okay. Instagram: @rideswithdad Youtube: Rides With Dad Recommended Book: Grit - Angela Duckworth Read Jeff's article about his dad, and browse the site here: https://supportivefathers.com/coping-with-the-loss-of-aparent/ Podcast Spotlight: Grief Out Loud Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by Dougy Center, Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Hosts: Jana DeCristofaro Instagram: @thedougycenter website: https://www.dougy.org/ This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds. Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @parentlesspodcast Voicemail: 623.396.6069 You are not alone.

34, You're Gonna Be Okay"Go do somethin' and be good at it."That's what Jeff's dad always told him. And Jeff has done just that. He has created a little corner of the world for others to gain Dad wisdom while enjoying beautiful scenic Italy through bike rides with Jeff at the wheel. Buck, as everybody called him, was Jeff's motorcycle riding, bee keeping, tomato selling dad. Buck had a love of adventure as well as for his family. He helped Jeff realize that he was going to an okay dad himself when Jeff was a young man expecting his first child with his wife. Now Jeff strives to give the same kind of Dad advice to his own kids, as well as inspire anyone that comes across him on social media. Jeff's advice to himself in his early grief days: You're gonna be okay. Instagram: @rideswithdadYoutube: Rides With DadRecommended Book: Grit - Angela DuckworthRead Jeff's article about his dad, and browse the site here: https://supportivefathers.com/coping-with-the-loss-of-aparent/Podcast Spotlight: Grief Out LoudRemember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by Dougy Center, Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Hosts: Jana DeCristofaroInstagram: @thedougycenterwebsite: https://www.dougy.org/This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.

34, You're Gonna Be Okay "Go do somethin' and be good at it." That's what Jeff's dad always told him. And Jeff has done just that. He has created a little corner of the world for others to gain Dad wisdom while enjoying beautiful scenic Italy through bike rides with Jeff at the wheel. Buck, as everybody called him, was Jeff's motorcycle riding, bee keeping, tomato selling dad. Buck had a love of adventure as well as for his family. He helped Jeff realize that he was going to an okay dad himself when Jeff was a young man expecting his first child with his wife. Now Jeff strives to give the same kind of Dad advice to his own kids, as well as inspire anyone that comes across him on social media. Jeff's advice to himself in his early grief days: You're gonna be okay. Instagram: @rideswithdad Youtube: Rides With Dad Recommended Book: Grit - Angela Duckworth Read Jeff's article about his dad, and browse the site here: https://supportivefathers.com/coping-with-the-loss-of-aparent/ Podcast Spotlight: Grief Out Loud Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by Dougy Center, Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Hosts: Jana DeCristofaro Instagram: @thedougycenter website: https://www.dougy.org/ This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds. Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @parentlesspodcast Voicemail: 623.396.6069 You are not alone.

Join Jana and I as we shed some light on the most common questions that come up around supporting grieving children. She is outlining the importance of taking the pressure off of yourself to best show up for your kids, the power of peer support, and why resiliency shouldn't ever be the end goal. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/60

Thank you Jana DeCristofaro of The Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon, for joining me for this special episode. We discuss creative ways to support each other during this time of ‘social distancing.' Here is the question I teed up for Jana: If we have grieving teens in our families, some of us may be thinking about this: do we set up some kind of limits that keep them from their friends that might ordinarily provide support? Or do we make exceptions that might put them and others at risk? Or ... are there some other options? This discussion was recorded on March 21, 2020.

Episode 35 Show NotesI asked my community for questions on how to support and help grieving children. Some of these are their questions, some are mine! :)-Who is Jana, and who do you help, and how do you help them-How do you respond and support children when they tell strangers they don't have a sibling because they don't want to feel sad that they don't?-How can we tell the difference between behaviors that are grief-related, versus unruly behavior? And with that, how to know what's normal for a child, versus needing extra support through grief?-How can I teach others to be gentle with grieving children? When they are acting out, to tell that they are grieving?-How little is too little for a child to grieve the loss of a sibling? As they get older, will they grieve in different ways?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedougycenter/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedougycenter/Website: https://www.dougy.org/Recommended Reading: The Light of the world

Hello guys, hope you are doing well, here is another episode of our bonus series, Screwed Up Moments Plus. In today's episode I am really excited to be presenting something different. Over the course of producing Screwed Up Moments I've always wondered if there were other shows like this around, and thankfully, I found one called Grief Out Loud produced by the Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families! Here we will be speaking with the wonderful host of Grief Out Loud, Jana Decristofaro, as she shares more about her work at the Dougy Center, how they came to start a podcast, and what it's like to work with grief. Hope you enjoy! You can check out Grief Out Loud here: https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/grief-out-loud-podcast/ Also, just a heads up, we are currently scheduling and conducting interviews for Screwed Up Moments season 2, more updates to follow! You can reach out to us through these links: Happiness Initiative Website: happinessinitiative.sg/ Facebook: facebook.com/happinessinitiative.sg/ Instagram: instagram.com/happinessinitiative.sg/ Fabl Productions Facebook: facebook.com/fablproductions Instagram: instagram.com/fablproductions/ If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.

I had such a great discussion with Brennan Wood and Jana DeCristofaro of The Dougy Center for this episode. The Dougy Center has programs for kids and families in Portland, Oregon, and they are also a national leader in the field of childhood bereavement. They also produce a popular, and long-running, grief podcast called Grief Out Loud, which listeners can find on their favorite podcast app. Some topics we discuss include: Brennan talks about feeling different from her peers after losing her mom at age 12; How attending The Dougy Center as a teen changed her life; Meeting Hope Edelman, author of Motherless Daughters, when she was 19; The Dougy Center's programs for grieving kids and families in the Portland, Oregon, area; Their Pathways program for families facing an advanced serious illness; The Grief Out Loud podcast, which Jana hosts and produces; Being ok with holding 2 thoughts that seem to be conflicting; and What widowed parents should know or consider in the first 90 days. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Brennan Wood and Jana DeCristofaro of The Dougy Center.

What would happen if we gave kids space and support to grieve? This week, I’m talking to Jana DeCristofaro from the Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families. We’re discussing why repeating the facts of what happened is often necessary for kids, why you might consider making a scrapbook or written story of a child’s grief, and how those of us who are childless/child-free can support the grieving kids around us. The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families: https://www.dougy.org/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Get grief support for just $3/month! Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Have your friendships been impacted by grief? Share your story here: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/friends Apply for private grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/ To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com. Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Show Notes: Talking about your personal grief and the process of recovery following a loss can often be isolating and quiet. We welcome Grief Out Loud podcast host, Jana DeCristofaro from The Dougy Center to learn how they are using this medium to help open up the conversation about grief. Then we have tips for self care and share an assessment worksheet, honor hero Doug Colston and answer a listener's question here on episode 111 of The Gifted Life Podcast.

Jana DeCristofaro from the Dougy Center explains how children grieve and how to approach grief with a young one.

In the ninth episode of the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast, we learn helpful and compassionate ways we can help children cope with grief. More importantly, we learn how to help them help themselves, so they can build coping skills that will last a lifetime.  Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW and Community Response Program Coordinator of The Dougy Center shares her wisdom on Children & Grief, including how peer support can empower children, and the many ways we can help at home and at school. Find resources for Children & Grief at The Dougy Center's Web Site , and be sure to listen to their Grief Out Loud Podcast, hosted by this week's guest, Jana DeCristofaro.

This episode of But Why is a serious one. We're talking about death. Why do people die when they get too old? What happens to people when they die? What does it feel like when you're dead? Our guide is Jana DeCristofaro from the Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Oregon, which supports children and families facing serious illness or coping with the loss of a family member.

Jana DeCristofaro (a Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is the Coordinator of Children's Grief Services at The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families in Portland, Oregon. She is also the host of the Dear Dougy podcast which focuses on opening up the often avoided conversation about grief. You can find the The Dougy Center podcast at https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/podcasts/. In this episode we talk about her journey as a social worker, the many deaths she has experienced, and a dream she wants to have.

When someone dies, those they leave behind not only grieve for the present but they also grieve for their loved one's absence in the future. For children and teens, complicated feelings and emotions around future milestones like weddings, starting a family, and graduations can be expected. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast, we invite Jana DeCristofaro from the Dougy Center to talk with us about the many ways that grief can impact children, teens and families when it comes to marriage and weddings.  We also share a few tips and tricks for attending weddings after a death.   Show Notes: www.whatsyourgrief.com/twenty-five

Although your wedding is a happy and joyous occasion, it can be a bittersweet when someone important has died and isn't there for your special day.  There are lots of little ways to bring yourself comfort and honor and remember the person you who has died on your wedding day. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast we invite our grief friend Jana DeCristofaro of the Dougy Center to help us discuss planning and navigating your wedding day after a loss. Show Notes: www.whatsyourgrief.com/twenty-six