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Julia's Personal Grief Journey
- Julia Samuel found herself drawn to grief therapy influenced by her own family's history of silent, traumatic bereavements.
- Her childhood environment, where death was not discussed, shaped her fascination and eventual career in bereavement counseling.
The Illusion of Emotional Control
- The illusion of controlling feelings shatters after profound loss, revealing overwhelming, chaotic emotions.
- This loss of control often leads to defensive behaviors like busyness and avoidance to regain a sense of safety.
Pain as an Agent of Change
- Pain in grief acts as an agent of change, transmitting information for cognitive adjustment.
- Gradual facing of painful reality helps build new identity and meet emerging needs.