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The Grieving Body
How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing
Book • 2025
In *The Grieving Body*, Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor delves into the physiological effects of grief, exploring its impact on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems.
The book combines scientific research with personal stories to provide a comprehensive understanding of how bereavement affects physical health and offers pathways for healing.
It addresses questions such as the physical effects of grief, how coping behaviors influence health, and why stress increases susceptibility to illness.
The book combines scientific research with personal stories to provide a comprehensive understanding of how bereavement affects physical health and offers pathways for healing.
It addresses questions such as the physical effects of grief, how coping behaviors influence health, and why stress increases susceptibility to illness.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by Flora Lichtman as the author of the book, discussing the physiological effects of grief.
What Happens To Your Body When You’re Grieving
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Timothy Frie , highlighting her work on the neurobiology of grief and the concept of neuroplasticity in healing.
Timothy Frie , highlighting her work on the neurobiology of grief and the concept of neuroplasticity in healing.
Neuro-Nutrition Can Help your Brain & Body Heal from Trauma with Timothy Frie, DHS(c), MS, CNE
Mentioned by Michael Kovnat as a new book exploring the connection between loss and physiology, offering insights into healing.
Can the Stress of Loss Be an Opportunity for Healing?
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Jonathan Fields as a groundbreaking book on grief and healing, featured on Oprah's best books list.
Jonathan Fields as a groundbreaking book on grief and healing, featured on Oprah's best books list.
The Grieving Body: What Really Happens When You Lose Someone | Mary-Frances O'Connor
