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This is one of THE most powerfully inspiring episodes I've done to date. PLEASE, if you are a loss parent and even if you are not, listen to this episode....Dr. Joanne Cacciatore is a bereaved mother to her daughter Cheyenne born still 30 years ago. She is also the founder of the MISS Foundation, an international NGO that serves families whose children have died. She is also a tenured research professor and senior Wrigley Institute of Sustainability Scholar at Arizona State University, spearheading the Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Bereavement. Her best selling book, Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief, is a national award winning best seller that has helped revolutionize the way our culture thinks, and feels, about grief. She works with and counsels families from all around the world who have experienced catastrophic deaths. Dr. Jo, believing that current practices around food production are a social, ethical, and environmental justice issue, is a vegan and hasn't eaten meat since 1972.  She also teaches meditation, mindfulness, and compassion and ahimsa practices to students and clients from around the world.  Dr Jo started The Selah Carefarm just outside of Sedona, AZ. It is the first carefarm for the traumatically bereaved in the U.S. It is a very special place on 20 acres of beautiful farmland where bereaved family members can come to both give and receive connection, compassion, and understanding. All the animals on the carefarm have been rescued from abuse, neglect, torture, or homelessness. Our grieving families know what it means to suffer, and so do these animals. Dr Jo is truly a power house and a dream guest of mine, I am a different person after getting to speak with her.To get more info on the carefarm: The Selah CarefarmI mention her Open Letter to Grievers. I saved it to my phone screen and read it almost every day after losing Brody. Read it here: Open Letter To Grievers This pod is brought to you by LossLink  *************************************NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions!For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Instagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com Some helpful resources:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/https://www.pushpregnancy.org/https://www.tommys.org/ Local to Atlanta:https://www.northsidepnl.com/ 

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, Groundbreaking Study on Mass Grief After Sandy Hook After the loss of her newborn daughter in 1994, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore devoted her life to studying traumatic grief and conducted a groundbreaking study on mass grief after Sandy Hook.  A research professor at Arizona State University, founder of the MISS Foundation (an international organization for families experiencing the death of a child), and author of the award-winning book, "Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief," Joanne and I have an honest conversation about the different kinds of psychological and emotional loss, the effect of loneliness, the importance of compassion, understanding death, how animals and pets are powerful crisis support systems, and the human need for emotional connection.  You'll also learn how she founded the Selah Carefarm in Arizona for the traumatically bereaved that also houses rescued and abused animals. This podcast will make you think, feel, and understand how you can live a more meaningful life. Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

Join Ned Buskirk in conversation with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, bereaved mom, founder of the MISS Foundation, author of "Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, & the Heartbreaking Path of Grief", Arizona State University Professor & director of its Graduate Certificate in Trauma & Bereavement Program, while they talk about the death of her daughter in 1994, how it led to her work in the world, & the story of founding the Selah Carefarm, the first carefarm for the traumatically bereaved in the United States & a haven for animals rescued from abuse, neglect, & torture.dr. jo'swebsite: https://www.centerforlossandtrauma.com/ selah carefarm: https://www.missfoundation.org/selah-carefarm/ ”open letter to grievers”: https://www.centerforlossandtrauma.com/an-open-letter-to-grieversbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bearing-the-Unbearable/Joanne-Cacciatore/9781614292968 Produced by Nick JainaSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick JainaTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU.Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

Can you remember a time when you felt completely lost, with nowhere to turn? Picture yourself trying to navigate through the heartbreak of reproductive trauma and grief. Our guest for this episode is Debbie Fischer, a specialized therapist who's personal experience with reproductive trauma has helped her guide countless others through their darkest times. We tackle tough topics, from the complexities of grief to unique experiences of partners and grandparents. This is not a conversation that stops at struggle. We also bring light to resources like the Star Legacy Foundation, a beacon of support for those grappling with the void left by pregnancy and infant loss. As we journey through this episode, we emphasize the importance of caring for oneself amidst the heartache. Handling grief is a tough road, whether you're the one living it or supporting someone who is. So, sit back and join us as we navigate through these tough waters, offering comfort, knowledge, and understanding.Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve To Reach Debbie:Email:  info@partnersinfertility.netWebsite:  https://partnersinfertility.net Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/partners_in_fertility/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/partnersinfert/Additional Resources:Return To Zero H.O.P.E. : https://rtzhope.org/Faith's Lodge: https://faithslodge.org/Miss Foundation: https://www.missfoundation.org/Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod Support the show

We are joined by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, best-selling author, professor, and expert on traumatic death, and the foremothers of grief education. She is also the founder of the MISS Foundation and the Selah Care Farm and a Zen priest.We talk about defining traumatic loss, how our body reacts to trauma, how she coped with the death of her baby daughter, coping after losing an animal, how to grow your “grief muscle”, plus much more.Find out more about Jo and connect with her at centerforlossandtrauma.com.Connect with usBuy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastCheck out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.auFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I have the pleasure to delve deeper with Katja Faber, who has been a guest on the Podcast in Season 1. If you haven't already, go check out her episode which has been one of most downloaded and listener showed a clear interest to know more. Among other things, today Katja and I speak about the important topic of victim blaming and defamation, the changes in personality due to dealing with such a traumatic loss and the loss of innocence. Katja shares:‘I cannot image that however much I have come to accept the reality, that I'm a loss mother I will ever accept that Alex is dead. These are just two things that I can know for myself that this is something I am now. That my son does not live anymore, I still struggle with. And I always will.'About this week's guest Katja Faber is the mother of three children. Following her 23-year-old son's murder in Switzerland, she used her legal training to work closely with lawyers and the State Prosecutor to secure justice for her dead son. Through her writing at Still Standing Magazine and other grief-related publications she hopes to break the taboo of homicide loss and child loss. She runs her own fruit farm and is an advocate of ecotherapy as a means of finding healing following traumatic loss. Katja is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care® counselor through the Center for Loss and Trauma in partnership with the MISS Foundation and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust.Make sure to listen to the podcast to the very end as there are some gems to be found there. I am sure you will enjoy and learn from today's episode.Katja's Links: Website Articles on Still Standing MagazineFacebook pageInstagramTopics discussed in this episodeThe challenges of being in court, both as a grieving mother and as a plaintiffThe invaluable support of friends and familyVictim blaming and defamationThe changes in her personalityThe loss of innocenceLinks--> For more information, please visit Nathalie's website. --> Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.--> Join the podcast's Instagram page.Thanks for listening to HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA. If you'd like to be updated on future episodes, please subscribe to my newsletter on Nathalie Himmelrich.comIf you need grief support, please contact me for a FREE 30 min discovery session.HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is produced and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Support this PodcastTo support this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe to, or follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you.Remember to keep breathing, I promise, it will get easier. Follow on socials Instagram Facebook Website

To continue with our focus during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dvora Entin joins us for her second time on the podcast. Today, she will tell us more about the clinical side of perinatal grief and loss and deepen our understanding of how we can better help those in the grieving process. Join us to learn more! Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health with advanced training by Postpartum Support International, ASRM, and the MISS Foundation in compassionate bereavement. Dvora is a clinical consultant for several non-profits and is a lead trainer for Postpartum Support International. As an adjunct professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, she developed a maternal mental health curriculum for MSW students and teaches Coping with Loss. A recent graduate of the Council For Relationship's Sex Therapy post-graduate training, Dvora maintains a group private practice in Philadelphia and consults and presents nationally about mental health and supporting those who may be struggling. Show Highlights: What people might be surprised to understand about the perinatal grief and loss process Why experiences in the perinatal loss realm are under-acknowledged and confusing for people How perinatal loss encompasses so much more than just miscarriage and stillbirth How our society struggles around loss because we aren't at all comfortable with death What the grieving person deals with over times, holidays, and special dates How Dvora helps clients deal with the fear of unraveling into grief How partners may grieve a loss and associated trauma in totally different ways Why grief is difficult when society and culture don't allow us to experience our feelings What Dvora wants grieving parents to know about being present and mindful of their loss experience Why another child doesn't fully fill the space for–or replace–your baby who died Why Dvora created a data-driven, compassionate grief course for therapists and others who support those in grief Resources: Connect with Dvora: Website Visit www.postpartum.net for resources! Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darcy shares openly about her secondary infertility issues with the miscarriages and stillbirth she experienced. We mention The Compassionate Friends, and The Miss Foundation, which are two nonprofit resources for grief and loss. Darcy shared her journey to wellness and healing with Traditional Chinese Medicine and her own personal practices that led to her starting A Deep Well, her business offering alternative support services specifically in the birth field. Click HERE for more information. Part of that journey included Darcy reading the book Zero Limits The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace and More by Joe Vitale and Ihaleakala Hew Len, PhD. In the book she learned about the practice of Ho'oponopono, which has influenced her entire life. Darcy also emphasized the importance of naps. If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if you know someone who would be interested in being on the podcast, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Samadhi Podcast, David is joined by Dr Joanne Cacciatore, an expert and acclaimed public speaker on grief and traumatic death. She is the founder of the MISS Foundation and the Selah Carefarm and a tenured professor and researcher at Arizona State University. She is the author of the best-selling book “Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief” and the most recently published, “Grieving is Loving.”During this conversation, we look at how to bear the unbearable. Exploring Joanne's personal journey with grief, the Selah grief model and hearing her thoughts on some questions from our community.Joanne's insightful words we're sure will resonate with many.

‘I wish to be ok with it if for no other reason than I owed it to myself and to my still-living children and those that care about me. Because they have a right to have a full and beautiful life, and having a mother that's traumatised and overwhelmed by something that she has no control over is not doing anybody any favours.'Katja's story is extraordinary and has made waves in the media worldwide. Since the recording of this episode a few weeks ago the court case has taken place at the high court in Zurich, and the killer was convicted. We are planning to do Part 2 of this interview in a few weeks so stay tuned.About this week's guest Katja Faber is the mother of three children. Following her 23-year-old son's murder in Switzerland, she used her legal training to work closely with lawyers and the State Prosecutor to secure justice for her dead son. Through her writing at Still Standing Magazine and other grief-related publications, she hopes to break the taboo of homicide loss and child loss. She runs her own fruit farm and is an advocate of ecotherapy as a means of finding healing following a traumatic loss. Katja is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care® counselor through the Center for Loss and Trauma in partnership with the MISS Foundation and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust.FacebookInstagram account Topics discussed in this episodeHomicide loss – how a parent deals with the loss, the grief, the trauma, and the legal systemSelf-care, writing, nature, family support, support groups Siblings grief, mothering living children who grieve their brotherDealing with the media and the added pain caused by media coverageJudgment or misunderstanding of the surroundingsRe-traumatizing the victim's family through ongoing trialsThe aspect of grief being to some degree public due to trialsHow to continue living with the fact that the killer is still out there aliveThe importance of accountability  Resources mentioned in this episodeNathalie's book Surviving My First Year of Child Loss: Personal Stories From Grieving ParentsThe Compassionate Friends Facebook GroupsLinks--> For more information, please visit Nathalie's website. --> Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.--> Join the podcast's Instagram page.Thanks for listening to HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA. If you'd like to be updated on future episodes, please subscribe to my newsletter on Nathalie Himmelrich.comIf you need grief support, please contact me for a FREE 30 min discovery session.HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is produced and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Support this podcastTo support this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe to, or follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you. Remember to keep breathing, I promise, it will get easier.

In this episode, I have a deeply powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore (@grief_doctor), a grief educator, bereaved mother, tenured professor, best-selling author, and more. Dr. Jo started the first therapeutic carefarm in the world (@selah_carefarm) for traumatic grief which was recently featured on Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry's Apple TV docuseries, "The Me You Can't See."   Dr. Jo and I talk about both the subtle and more obvious ways American culture often marginalizes, invalidates, and oversimplifies grief and human suffering. We share our perspectives on what it means to live with and learn to carry grief in different seasons of life, and how we can responsibly work together to truly honor and hold space for the depth, breadth, and complexity of grief. Dr. Jo highlights some of her research findings that emphasize the unique role that animals can play in helping us navigate grief, and how we can learn from the quality of presence they offer. We also talk candidly about what it means to decolonize grief and trauma work. We also discuss how turning away from any kind suffering is not only unhelpful, but it also enables and perpetuates injustice. When we allow ourselves to feel the pain of another being, it offers an opportunity for deeper connection and an appreciation of our interconnectedness, without the kind of blaming and othering that hurts us all.   About Dr. Jo: Dr Jo is tenured research professor at Arizona State University, where she runs the graduate Certificate in Trauma and Bereavement, and also founded the MISS Foundation. Since 1996, she has worked with and counseled those affected by traumatic death, most often the deaths of a children. She started Selah Carefarm, based on a framework for incorporating 40 domestic and farm animals rescued from abuse, torture, neglect, and homelessness. Her best selling book, Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief, won the Indies Book of the Year Award and her most recent book of meditations, Grieving is Loving, was released in December of 2020. To connect with Dr. Jo, visit her website (https://www.centerforlossandtrauma.com).   Additional Resources & Information Decolonizing Trauma Work by Renee Linklater For practices that can support you in times of transition, stress, and hardship, check out my free 4-part video series on building resilience: https://melissafoynes.com/free-series If you're interested in some support crafting personalized mantras to help you navigate difficult anxiety-filled moments, check out the free guide (https://melissafoynes.com/anxiety-mantras). For personalized support integrating tools from evidence-based psychology and ancient wisdom traditions, check out my 1:1 Coaching Program and if the fit is right, apply today to join the waitlist for 2022: https://melissafoynes.com/1-1-program If you are interested in a free consultation to chat about whether the 1:1 program may be right for you, feel free to email me at @drfoynes on Instagram. Please note that the information provided in this episode does not constitute professional advice or therapy, mental health services, or health care services, & is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional advice or services. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Linda Zaffram received her Master of Social Work degree in 2002 from Virginia Commonwealth University. She works in Richmond, VA as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has spent 15+ years developing community outreach programs as well as program development and coordination in non-profit, government and the private sector. She developed a mental health program where she was the program manager, supervisor and clinician for the program that served adults who were indigent and underserved. She serves as field instructor and mentor for Master's level social work students through Virginia Commonwealth University. She owns a private practice providing therapy for ages 16+ adults with specialties in depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/bereavement, perinatal mood disorders, maternal mental health, emotional, physical & sexual abuse, trauma and birth trauma. She has a certificate of completion in birth story listening through Birthing from Within; perinatal mood disorders and maternal mental health through PSI. Linda became a Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider, through the MISS Foundation, because she was inspired to work with individuals and families affected by traumatic grief, specifically perinatal loss, after her own miscarriage, traumatic births due to NAIT, NAIT mothers who have experienced perinatal loss and working in the birth community. She is a professional birth doula through ToLabor, a breastfeeding counselor through the Elizabeth Project/Lamaze International and acupressure for labor trained. She is a 200 hr certified Integral Yoga Teacher and Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher.

Jason loved learning and was a joy to be around. He dreamt of being a pilot and set out on his life's journey. However, during his first college semester, he broke his elbow, was placed on pain medication and everything changed. He dropped out of college and spent many years in the throes of addiction. His mom, Dianne, dreaded getting “the call” and on July 1st, 2019, that day came when she found our Jason had passed away at 34. Dianne tries to concentrate on not asking “why” but asking how she can find meaning in her life. She honors her son's memory through painting, prayer, poetry and placing her son's picture on a card asking others to perform random act of kindness in Jason's name. She also became involved with the MISS Foundation https://www.missfoundation.org/ where she found support services for her grief. If you would like to join Dianne's support group, please contact her at dslater17@optonline.net  An Invitation to Awaken (Composed by Jason's mom, 3/11/21) The loss of a child ~raw, relentless and unbearable, I refuse to vanish in its wake. To my longing and tired heart, I hold you tenderly bearing witness. To my senseless incessant chatter, I evoke mindful loving kindness. Moments of grace invite Holy reflection, asking me to stay... and to Trust. I died too, to whom I once was; now, a bereaved mother. Yet, I slowly awaken to who I am becoming, God's grace gently renewing my aching soul. I feel more deeply and love more fiercely, with a more divine compassion for all human suffering. Together in Spirit, my beautiful boy and I, as close as my breath. Forever and always, awakening to the mystery. Love, not addiction wins.   If you would like to tell your story about an overdose death, please contact Susan Claire at grievingoverdosedeath@gmail.com http://grievingoverdosedeath.libsyn.com/ Music provided by La Atlántida

In this episode of What About Death, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Joanne Cacciatore, a tenured Professor at Arizona State University in the USA and author of the best selling book, "Bearing the Unbearable - Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief." Dr Cacciatore is also the founder of the MISS Foundation and the Selah Carefarm, and she recently appeared on the Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry documentary series on Mental Health, "The Me You Can't See". Dr Cacciatore's area of expertise is traumatic death and the grief that follows. In part two, of this two part series, Dr Jo tells us about the Selah Carefarm in Arizona, the magic it offers, and why connection is such a fundamental part of healing after traumatic death. https://www.missfoundation.org https://www.missfoundation.org/selah-carefarm This episode of What About Death is hosted by Tsultrim and was edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Verena Coombs, Joshua Byrd, Adair Sheppard, Shannon Callender, Ryan Drover, Kiara Fauzi, and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au https://karuna.org.au/donate-karuna/ Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

After the loss of her newborn daughter in 1994, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore devoted her life to studying traumatic grief and conducted a groundbreaking study on mass grief after Sandy Hook. A research professor at Arizona State University, founder of the MISS Foundation (an international organization for families experiencing the death of a child), and author of the award-winning book, "Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief," Joanne and I have an honest conversation about the different kinds of psychological and emotional loss, the effect of loneliness, the importance of compassion, understanding death, how animals and pets are powerful crisis support systems, and the human need for emotional connection. You'll also learn how she founded the Selah Carefarm in Arizona for the traumatically bereaved that also houses rescued and abused animals. This podcast will make you think, feel, and understand how you can live a more meaningful life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jesse-lewis-choose-love-m/message

In this episode of What About Death, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Joanne Cacciatore, a tenured Professor at Arizona State University in the USA and author of the best selling book, "Bearing the Unbearable - Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief." Dr Cacciatore is also the founder of the MISS Foundation and the Selah Carefarm, and she recently appeared on the Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry documentary series on Mental Health, "The Me You Can't See". Dr Cacciatore's area of expertise is traumatic death and the grief that follows. In part one, of a two part series, Dr Jo explains to us why we are often so terrified of the grief that results from traumatic death and how that fear constrains our ability to connect with, love and support those who have experienced traumatic death. And how from the heartbreak, courage and love can transform those who have experienced loss. https://www.missfoundation.org https://www.missfoundation.org/selah-carefarm This episode of What About Death is hosted by Tsultrim and was edited by Ryan Drover & Kiara Fauzi. Special thanks to Verena Coombs, Joshua Byrd, Adair Sheppard, Shannon Callender, Werner Mathiuet, and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au https://karuna.org.au/donate-karuna/ Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Join Catherine for a wide-ranging and deeply meaningful conversation with Terri Waibel, founder and clinical director at the Center for Compassion. They delve into the experience of grief, the process of mourning, and the compassionate practices you can adopt to better connect with the people on your team and in your life. The resources Terri mentioned in the interview can be found below. MISS Foundation: www.missfoundation.org Selah Carefarm: https://selahcarefarm.com/ Dr. Joanne Cacciatore: www.joannecacciatore.com Refuge In Grief: https://refugeingrief.com/ What's Your Grief: https://whatsyourgrief.com/ Soaring Spirits: https://soaringspirits.org/ Hospice of the Valley: https://www.hov.org/ Parents Of Murdered Children: https://pomc.org/ Compassionate Friends: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/ New Song Center: https://www.hov.org/our-care/grief-support/new-song-center-for-grieving-children/ Billy's Place: https://billysplace.me/ Mindfulness in Grief: https://mindfulnessandgrief.com/ Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/

Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching practice. He also directs the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, which provides online and onsite training internationally in grief therapy. Since completing his doctoral training at the University of Nebraska in 1982, he has conducted extensive research on the topics of death, grief, loss, and suicide intervention. Neimeyer has published 30 books, including Techniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention and Grief and the Expressive Arts: Practices for Creating Meaning, the latter with Barbara Thompson. The author of over 500 articles and book chapters, he is currently working to advance a more adequate theory of grieving as a meaning-making process, both in his published work and through his frequent professional workshops for national and international audiences. Neimeyer is the Editor of the respected international journal, Death Studies, and served as President of the Association for Death Education and Counseling. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, he has been granted the Distinguished Research Award, the Distinguished Teaching Award, and the Eminent Faculty Award by the University of Memphis, elected Chair of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, and given the Research Recognition, Clinical Practice and Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Most recently, he has received the Phoenix Award: Rising to the Service of Humanity from the MISS Foundation, been given ADEC's Lifetime Achievement Award, and been recognized as an Honored Associate of the Viktor Frankl Association for his lifetime contributions to the study of meaning. Additionally, he is a published poet. In this episode, Robert and I discuss the need for additional education to be included in the training of therapists on the topic of grief and loss. He shares his thoughts about how "slowing down" in therapy actually speeds things up to create transformational moments with clients. He additionally shares about the work of his colleagues and himself providing experiential training on expressive methods for transformative meaning-making in grief work at the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition. We talk a bit about the Grief Track (10 workshops) being offered at the upcoming Expressive Therapies Summit, Los Angeles, event. He will specifically be teaching on Writing Through Bereavement: Reconstructing Meaning & Loss at the event. Resources: https://www.portlandinstitute.org/ http://summit.expressivemedia.org/ The Art of Longing: Selected Poems by Neimeyer Techniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention Grief and the Expressive Arts: Practices for Creating Meaning

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore is the founder of the MISS Foundation and the Selah Carefarm. She is a professor at Arizona State University. Her area of expertise is traumatic death, specifically child death, and she is an acclaimed author and public speaker on this topic. She is herself a bereaved mother: her newborn daughter died on July 27, 1994, and that single tragic moment catapulted her unwillingly onto the reluctant path of traumatic grief. For more than two decades, she’s devoted herself to direct practice with grief, helping traumatically bereaved people on six continents. MISS Foundation: https://missfoundation.org/ Dr. Joanne's Book (Bearing the Unbearable): https://amzn.to/35RvwI7 Dr. Joanne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/drjoannec/

There are some emotions that are so deeply tied to the human experience that it’s impossible to avoid them. One of these is grief, which we have yet to discuss in detail on the podcast. On this episode we’re changing that, and have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Joanne Cacciatore to the podcast to explore how we can bear the unbearable, and heal the trauma associated with grief.As with all of our episodes associated with traumatic experiences, please be kind to yourself. Be aware that the material explored here includes descriptions of traumatic events - including bereavement.Dr. Cacciatore is an Associate professor at Arizona State University and founder of the MISS foundation, a volunteer based organization providing counseling, advocacy, research, and education services to families experiencing the death of a child.Dr. Cacciatore is also the author of Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief. Her research has been published in a number of peer reviewed journals, and she’s been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, CNN, NPR, and the Los Angeles Times.If you’d like to support the MISS Foundation, you can make donations to their Selah Carefarm here. Dr. Cacciatore and the MISS Foundation offer a variety of wonderful resources, including:Grief resources and self-help guides.An online course to help individuals through their traumatic grief.Clinical support for traumatic grief, or to become a CBC provider.Connect with the show:Support us on Patreon!Visit us on the webFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunesTimestamps:03:30: Joanne's journey. 11:39: How can we accept and make space for our positive moments even during times of intense suffering?16:10: Developing resources to cope with challenging emotions.17:48: Ways to bear the unbearable. 24:42: Trauma and grief. 34:59: Working with anger. 41:02: If you could speak to a younger version of yourself, what would you say?

Traumatic loss counselor and founder of the MISS Foundation, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore joins us to discuss traumatic grief, and more specifically the experience of losing a child. Joanne shares her own experience of losing her baby daughter, and how this fuelled her desire to help other families going through the same. *** SUPPORT US ON PATREON *** http://patreon.com/mowe *** SHOW NOTES *** https://mowe.uk/2E11pS6 *** BOOKS MENTIONED *** "Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief" by Joanne Cacciatore https://amzn.to/2E0KEqk *** SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: http://facebook.com/mowepod Twitter: http://twitter.com/mowepod *** CREDITS *** Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010 Podcast Image: Paul Sableman https://flic.kr/p/qQK6cc DISCLAIMER: My Own Worst Enemy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.

On today's episode, we deal with a difficult subject: the loss of a baby. When this happens, many women do not know where to turn to or how to cope. Whether it's a miscarriage in the first trimester, a stillbirth in the 2nd or 3rd trimester, or even the loss in childbirth, this can be devastating. Today, a mom who lost her baby in labor tells us her story. It's our hope that by sharing her experience, other women (and families) that have gone through this might find some comfort and connection and hear an example of how hope and healing is possible again. And we all have been touched in our lives by someone who has experienced a loss like this. Her story will shed light on how to support someone you know that might be going through this.   Resources available for parents: The MISS Foundation: a volunteer based organization providing C.A.R.E. [counseling, advocacy, research, and education] services to families experiencing the death of a child - https://missfoundation.org/ M.E.N.D Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death: non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death - https://www.mend.org/   from Laurie Brooks: "When I got pregnant after years of trying, my husband and I were thrilled. Throughout my pregnancy, I never thought about losing the baby. I knew people had miscarriages all the time and knew it was a possibility, but I was of the thought that if and when it happened, I would worry about it then. It was a wonderful 9 months. Once we got past the first 12 weeks, I just assumed we would have a baby.  I carried our son to term. I went into labor naturally at 39 weeks 5 days. Everything was perfect, until it wasn’t. Our baby boy, Jack Martin Brooks was born still. He was a perfectly formed baby who was not meant for this life."

Summary: During this 15th episode of the Self Care Passport podcast, Janae Fletcher, self-care architect, quiet leader, personal and professional mentor, creator of the Self Care Passport process, and host interviews Karina Kayser, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Massage Practitioner, Proprietor, Wedding Officiating, and HOPE Foundation Mentor. Karina mentors parents who have lost children. Janae and Karina talk about grief and how allowing yourself to feel all the emotions and how self-care plays an important role in navigating the ups and downs of grieving process. Show Notes: The 5 Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance Give yourself space and grace wherever you are in your stages of grief Exercise as a tool for overcoming grief It is easy to neglect yourself when in grief Being in nature is one of the most healing arenas and environments Sleep doesn't ease emotions but it makes the day easier Ask loved ones to support you through the process Being sad is ok People will approach you not knowing how much their words can affect you (the griever) Intention behind words is very important What do you say to someone who is grieving? What do you need was a great question or offering presence helped--no words, simply being with the other person. HOPE--Helping Other Parents Endure foundation. Karina is a mentor for this foundation and is extremely grateful Bearing the unbearable when walking through grief with support Every year, Karina and her family do a random act of kindness on her grandaughter's ¨would-be¨ birthday, Christmas and angelversary. It keeps her memory alive. Doing rituals and having traditions is helpful Kindness is important when you are grieving During the holidays, it is even more obvious when someone isn't there. Remembering is important To pause and take pause is so important. It is ok to say no to events when you are grieving The griever needs to make a clear and concrete sentence about what they need in grieving It is important for people to understand how to be with you. Become part of your own process or reach out if you can. Grieving should be something that you do not have to do alone 3 Key Points: -Grief is a difficult emotion to navigate in a culture who strives for happiness. -Though grief isn't necessarily openly accepted, grievers must allow themselves space and grace to feel all of the feelings while going through the stages of grief. -No one should have to grieve alone. Reach out to loved ones, cherished friends or get connected to the outside resources, like the MISS Foundation.   Resources Mentioned: JanaeFletcher.com – Janae Fletcher website Self Care Passport Facebook page Five Stages Of Grief Brene Brown's video Sympathy vs Empathy MISS Foundation Compassionate Friends Selah House & Dr. Cacciatore

Welcome everyone to episode 205 of the Everyone’s Agnostic podcast. I’m Cass Midgley. Today, Dr. Bob Pondillo  I interview Anne Marie Zanzal. Anne-Marie Zanzal has a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School and a graduate certificate in Women's Leadership from Hartford Seminary.   She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and has worked as a church pastor and as a chaplain in both hospitals and hospices. She is a Compassionate Bereavement Provider certified by the MISS Foundation. Anne-Marie is an informed and entertaining speaker and group leader about coming out late in life, end of life issues and hospice, and women and divorce.  You can find Anne-Marie at www.annemariezanal.com, on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, or email her at revzanzal@gmail.com. We taped this conversation on May 12th, 2018. We interview people you don’t know, about a subject no one wants to talk about. We hope to encourage people in the process of deconstructing their faith and help curb the loneliness that accompanies it. We think the world is a better place when more people live by sight, not by faith. Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, we offer these podcasts freely. And your support truly makes a difference. You can support us monetarily in two easy ways: you can pledge a monthly donation through Patreon. that’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast,  or leave a lump-sum donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. Credits: "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" intro by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU The music behind it is "Never Know" by Jack JohnsonThe segue music on this episode is "Release It" by Afro Celt Sound System, one of Raymond's favorite bands. Thanks for listening, and be a yes-sayer to what is. Ivan Coyote's "Hats Off" to Femmes If you've listened to this podcast, you know that Bob and I can very critical of bad religion, especially bad Christianity. We would like nothing more than for it to eliminated and something we look back on someday soon as the silly phase in human history where we believed that shit. However, in the meantime, we occasionally like to highlight when Christianity is done right. In the four years we've been on the air, we've had numerous brave Christian guests in here who have learned to navigate this faith that most commonly corrupts otherwise good people with its fear-ridden, insecurity-appealling dogma that brings out the worst in its adherents. But the Christians we've had on here, like David Dark, Tony Woodall, Stan Mitchell, George Cunningham, Mary and Julia in episodes 4 and 5, Jim Henderson, Benjamin Corey, Jennifer Crumpton, Becky Garrison, Geoff Little, Krista Tippet, Brian Quincy Newcomb, Angela Pancella, William Paul Young, Angela Cantorna, Charlie Smith, and many others who have retained portions of their previous held beliefs while rejecting others, they were willing to bring their stories in here and showed us that there are ways to practice Christianity that truly make the world a better place and don't turn them into assholes. That's certainly the case with our guest today, Anne Marie. In a small way, this is us adopting the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mindset. As we oil the wheels of deconversion and #emptythepews, we also applaud those who, while practicing some form of faith, have not forfeited their intelligence and agency to a false, insecure, jealous, and small God. They celebrate rather than shame what it means to be human. Unlike the majority of their fellow Christians, they do not bury their heads in the sand, and they say yes to what is. Okay, I found a YouTube of someone reciting the poem to which Anne Marie just referred.  The voice here is apparently a lesbian that presents as masculine, perhaps even trans, it's not clear and I'm reluctant to presume but do so to give you a picture of what's happening because it is relevant. I highly value empathy and compassion, and often these virtues are best attained by putting one's self either in the shoes of those we don't understand or at least listening with an ear to learn. My understanding is that the poem is addressing the fact that some lesbians are butch and/or trans men and some are feminine. This is a world that I do not know. And so I insert here a recitation of the poem by Ivan Coyote titled "Hat's Off. Again, that's a poem called "Hats Off" by Ivan Coyote, a trans man, found in his book, "Missed Her."  And now we return to the tail end our talk with Anne Marie. We had some technical difficulty at the end and so it abruptly starts. So that's our talk with Anne Marie Zanzal. Bob and I enjoyed getting to know her. What a tough story. Lots of strength. Lots of courage. Lots of pain. Getting real, getting honest can be really hard work when we're trapped inside false narratives--strong, reinforced, lots of rebar type cemented narratives. Like Han Solo frozen in that giant ice cube and everyone around, also immobilized by self-denying, self-suppressing constraints, doing their best to ignore the cement or wanting everyone to remain incased in it, lest they upend the social construct. But good on you, Anne Marie, or Emery. Congratuations. You know, one thing that makes this so hard is, not only the personal pain, but the pain that getting honest is going to cause others--often those near and dear to us. In fact, while one is getting out of pain, others experience pain. But I think its important to keep in mind that the one getting free, getting honest DID NOT CAUSE THE PAIN. The false narratives cause the pain. Coming out gay or coming out atheist to your loved ones is only painful for them because of the beliefs to which they hold. And they hold them by their own volition...kinda. (that's debatable). But no matter how innocent they're indoctrination was, they are responsible to listen to THEIR own hearts and moral compasses, and ALSO have the courage to do their own breaking out of the lying concrete ideologies that demand allegiance at the price of betraying their own children or friends or siblings. When being a kind, loving person is mutualy exclusive to being faith to your creed, it's time to punt your fucking creed. This is not rocket science. Follow your heart, like Anne Marie is did, and is doing. It's NOT decietful. You're not wicked. You can and must trust yourself, especially more than you trust someone else's made up, over-confident, erection of certainty and projected image of a god to whom one must bow the knee and surrender their freedom and agency. Hell, the word Islam means surrender. The Christians sing "I Surrender All." Bullshit. Surrender nothing to imaginary narratives that are pure speculations derived from anecdotal personal experiences. Stick to evidence and the scientifc method of questioning everything. We are so prone to getting shit wrong that if we don't remain humble and teachable we are doomed to be encased, trapped, imprisoned in a lie to which we pledge allegience and devotion, all the while thinking we've attained the only truth and look down upon anyone who doesn't share in it. Doubly decieved. Doubly duped. and doubly paralyzed to do anything about it. Okay, that's my rant. One quick announcement, Bob only has two more shows with us, the last one of which I will feature your tributary comments and farewells. You can Love Bomb Bob by calling 1 (800) 685-1797 that's 1 (800) 685-1797. I'll repeat that again at the end. I’ve set up a voice mailbox for you to call in and give a toast or tribute to Bob as he’s leaving the show. You may want to write out what you want to say before calling or just wing it. Either way, try to keep it under 30 seconds, unless you really want to pile on the love and go longer, but the average message should be under 30 seconds. Address him in first person, like “Hey Bob (or Dr. Pondillo or Dr. Bob, whatever), I just want to say…” It can be silly or serious, or both, you can mimic him, try to sound like him, and/or share some of your favorite Bob-isms or quips. I reserve the right to edit your message. You can say your name or not. I’d like it if you would say where you’re calling from (at least the State). These messages will be part of a tribute episode to Bob sometime in July. Thanks for participating in this. Call (800) 685-1797. Have a good week everyone. I love you. Peace out.  

This week we explore a sensitive and perhaps under addressed topic, the experience of grief and loss for children and teens with autism. In the course of life, it is inevitable that we are all touched by the loss of a loved one and yet it is not a topic we may think to prepare for. Families with a child who has autism can easily be caught at a loss for what to do or how to best support their child’s natural but painful experience of grief. This week, host Rob Haupt looks at the complexities of supporting children and teens during this vulnerable time. Rob is happy to welcome author Karla Helbert to share her insights as psychotherapist and bereavement counselor who specializes in serving the autism community. Karla Helbert is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and has been working as a therapist since 2000. She operates a private psychotherapy practice with a focus on loss, grief and bereavement and specializes in therapy for people with autism spectrum disorders. Prior to opening her private practice, Karla worked for 13 years for a private non-profit organisation serving children, adolescents and adults with autism. She also facilitates bereavement support groups for local hospices and for the MISS Foundation, an international non-profit helping families grieving the death of a child. As a bereaved mother and a trained therapist, she has a deep personal, as well as clinical, understanding of the difficult issues facing those grieving the deaths of loved ones. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

If you love to laugh and grieve, this is the show for you!  Great conversation with the hysterically funny Todd Glass, and old friend who is one the best comedians working today. Todd loves standup, and he's great at it, always fresh and always real on stage-which is something very rare.  Then we have an encore medley from The Blanks, totally entertaining and unique acapella band who were also known as Ted's Band on the show Scrubs. Then, a fascinating conversation with a guy who has a great sense of humor, and who is The CEO of The Miss Foundation; an organization that helps families deal with the loss of a child. We talked about how Barry deals with the loss of his own daughter Erica, and how he helps others through The Miss Foundation and also is working to get a bill passed in congress to support families dealing with loss. If you want to find out more about these talented people: Barry Kluger on facebook If you know someone, or you yourself is in need of support http://www.missfoundation.org The Todd Glass Show on Nerdist Channel http://www.theblankswebsite.com http://www.nerdist.com/podcast/the-todd-glass-show/ And please write to me and say hello, let me know you're favorite shows and movies to watch when you're sick, or anything else you want to tell me. ed@selfhelpcomedy.com keep coming back it works if you work it!  Come for the celebration, stay for the fear of abandonment. A new episode next week, every sun 11/8ampac  and mid/9pm pac on  http://www.wreckingballradio.com/

Karla Helbert is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a Compassionate Bereavement Care® provider certified through the MISS Foundation and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust, and a certified yoga instructor. Karla’s psychotherapy practice has a focus on loss, grief and bereavement, working in particular with those affected by trauma and traumatic death. Karla’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing on existential, experiential and person-centered approaches. She uses non-traditional therapeutic modalities including trauma focused psychoeducation, mindfulness, meditation and yoga based therapy, breath work, expressive arts, ritual and logotherapy. Karla is a certified yoga instructor with Integral Yoga® and has training in Integrated Movement Therapy ™ a holistic therapy approach using yoga’s philosophical, spiritual and physical framework to address the needs of a whole person. She is also a reiki practitioner and aromatherapist, and uses these modalities in individual ways with clients as well in her own personal practices to support and address spiritual and emotional needs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.