Julia says she has relied on rituals to help her cope with grief and trauma. Having a good no means that when you say yes, it's a really good yes, writes Julia. Rituals like making tea are also important in dealing with the pain of losing loved ones. "It signals to the subconscious part of my brain that there are some parts of life that are still ok"
Julia Samuel is one of the world’s leading grief therapists. She joins Maya to talk about why it’s important to engage with our grief, and offers strategies for how to do that.
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