Mary Frances O'Connor's book, "The Grieving Body," explores the physical and emotional responses to grief. It delves into the physiological changes that occur during bereavement, such as increased blood pressure and heart rate. The book examines the impact of grief on various organ systems and the role of inflammation. It also discusses interventions, such as mindfulness and muscle relaxation, to help manage the physical and emotional challenges of grief. Ultimately, the book aims to provide a scientific understanding of grief to help individuals cope and support others.
In this episode, Mary-Frances O’Connor joins us to discuss her latest book, The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. Mary-Frances is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, where she is the director of the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab – a place where researchers investigate the effects of grief on the brain and the body.
Mary-Frances’s work focuses on the physiological correlates of emotion, with an emphasis on the range of physical and emotional responses during bereavement. Can a clinical science approach to the experience and mechanisms of grieving optimize interventions for prolonged grief disorder? She sits down to explain…
Listen now to find out:
- How the body reacts to waves of grief.
- Why some people are more at risk for cardiovascular complications following the death of a person close to them.
- What we can do about the issue of acute bereavement.
- The role that mindfulness plays in the way we process emotional pain.
Whether you've faced deep, lasting grief yourself or witnessed a loved one struggle, this conversation will bring valuable insight and clarity. Join the conversation to get familiar with Mary-Frances’s cutting-edge research into this important topic.
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Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C
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