The Healing Trauma Podcast Permission To Grieve With J.S. Park
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Nov 1, 2024 J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author of 'As Long As You Need,' dives deep into the intricate nature of grief. He shares how his role as a 'grief catcher' helps validate people's pain and confront societal myths around sorrow. Park candidly discusses his own journey with trauma, revealing his ACE score of nine and the impact of childhood experiences. He emphasizes the importance of rituals in mourning, advocating for a bodily approach to grief while integrating memories of loved ones to enrich our lives.
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Chaplains At The Heart Of Crisis Care
- J.S. Park described his role as a hospital chaplain supporting patients during crises and deaths.
- He often listens, assists with end-of-life decisions, and provides a non-anxious comforting presence.
Two Layers Of Grief
- Grief contains both the raw loss and extra pain added by suppression or social minimization.
- Allowing people to say “this is terrible” reduces the additional harm of shame and cliches.
Catch Emotion — Don’t Shrink It
- Give people space to express extreme emotion without shrinking or fixing it immediately.
- Catch stories at the bedside by inviting family to share memories and preserve the person's life in words.
