The Day One Podcast 55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling
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Dec 13, 2024 Agnes Kowalski, an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and registered psychotherapist, shares her valuable insights on grief. She highlights that grief isn't just about death; it encompasses various losses like trust and safety. Agnes emphasizes the healing power of journaling, offering practical prompts to help process emotions and find meaning. The conversation also debunks common misconceptions about grief, urging active participation in the emotional journey for true recovery. Tune in for a compassionate exploration of transforming loss.
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Expansive Grief Definition
- Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.
- This definition includes intangible losses like trust and safety, not just death.
Overlooked Grief
- Many overlook intangible losses as valid forms of grief.
- These include loss of trust, direction, confidence, control, intimacy, and safety.
Embracing Endings
- Acknowledging daily small endings helps us understand larger life cycles.
- Embracing change and endings keeps us grounded in reality, not avoiding it.
