Grieving and Weaving: Healing Through Fiber Arts at The Green-Wood Cemetery

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In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula, Traci Arieli sits down with Gabrielle Gatto and Mary Pat Klein from The Green-Wood Cemetery to explore the healing magic of "Grieving and Weaving." This unique program invites people to use fiber arts like knitting, crochet, and weaving to process grief, connect with others, and create something meaningful. 

Gabrielle and Mary Pat talk about how art can help regulate the nervous system, foster deep emotional connections, and provide a safe space for healing. Whether you’re new to crafting or a lifelong fiber artist, this episode offers something special to inspire your own journey through grief and creativity. 

Key Takeaways: 

• How crafting supports grief and trauma processing. 
• The powerful sense of community that fiber arts create. 
• Stories of healing, connection, and transformation. 

This conversation reminds us that grief doesn’t have a set path—and sometimes, healing is found in the gentle rhythm of creating with our hands. 

Links/Resources 

• The Green-Wood Cemetery: https://www.green-wood.com 
• Grieving and Weaving Program: https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-matters-of-the-heart/ 
• Book: Knitting Yarns by Ann Hood 
• Book: The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood 
• Short Film: Visible Mending by Samantha Moore - https://directorsnotes.com/2024/01/26/samantha-moore-visible-mending/ 
• Host: Traci Arieli's Website - https://www.comfortingclosure.com 

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