The Apprenticeship Way with Marc Alan Schelske You Need an Architecture of Grief (TAW039)
Dec 1, 2020
Joining the conversation is James Prescott, an author and podcaster from England renowned for his candid discussions on mental health and grief. He shares insights on the necessity of creating an 'architecture of grief' to effectively process our emotions. The talk highlights how our unconscious structures may shield us from pain, encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort for personal growth. Prescott emphasizes the transformative power of community and authenticity in navigating collective grief and developing healthier coping mechanisms.
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Authenticity Builds Solidarity
- James chose to be authentic and vulnerable on social media to show others they aren't alone in their struggles.
- Sharing personal growth publicly can foster solidarity and encourage others to do their work.
Healthy Architecture of Grief
- A healthy architecture of grief lets us explore and process pain deeply without being controlled by it.
- This approach contrasts with living under an architecture of certainty which hides and suppresses grief.
James Prescott's Journey Through Grief
- James built a stable life but ignored unresolved grief beneath the surface until a betrayal forced him to face it.
- He worked through suicidal thoughts by building a new architecture that allowed him to process pain healthily.
