The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Coping With Major Losses: 4 Practical Tips from Fr. Mike
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Aug 29, 2024 Fr. Mike, a compassionate guide on navigating grief, shares invaluable insights on coping with major losses. He introduces the '4 Rs: Restore, Replace, Redesign, Relinquish,' breaking down how each response can aid healing. Listeners learn that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to grief, encouraging them to choose what resonates with their situation. With thoughtful reflections, Fr. Mike illuminates the emotional complexities of loss and personal adaptation, offering a roadmap to finding peace in difficult times.
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Four Responses to Loss
- When facing loss, consider four responses: restore, replace, redesign, or relinquish.
- Understanding these responses helps determine the best approach for your situation.
Restore vs. Replace
- Restoring aims to get back what was lost, like a past relationship or a familiar lifestyle.
- Replacing involves finding a substitute, like a rebound relationship or swapping bad habits for good ones.
Redesigning Life After College
- Redesigning involves creating something new from the old, like maintaining friendships after college in a new city.
- Former college students can redesign Bible study groups with friends in their new locations.