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Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness

386: [Healing What You Can't Erase] Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C., on Holding Grief and Joy in Tandem, Navigating Levels of Depression, OCD and Hypervigilance, and Rewriting Internal Narratives

Apr 3, 2024
Debra Fileta, a professional counselor, discusses holding grief and joy together, navigating depression and OCD, and rewriting internal narratives. The conversation dives into acknowledging feelings without judgment, distinguishing depression from a dark night of the soul, embracing change for healing, breaking negative rumination cycles, and transforming trauma into growth.
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  • Acknowledging grief leads to wholeness and allows space for joy to fill the void.
  • Healing is a journey of strength and resilience, involving acceptance and management of mental health struggles.

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Holding Grief and Joy Together

Acknowledging and addressing grief rather than covering it up can lead to a sense of wholeness and provide an opportunity to fill the void with joy. By not avoiding grief, individuals can navigate levels of depression, OCD, and hypervigilance, rewriting internal narratives in the process. Addressing grief allows for a container to be transformed into an opportunity for personal growth and redemption.

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