Rachelle Bensoussan and Michelle Williams of Being Here, Human challenge and deconstruct the common myths and misconceptions about grief and give new language around recognizing and honoring your own grief, and the grief of those around you.
Topics include:
00:03:48 - Personal Stories of Grief 00:12:05 - Definition of Grief and Mourning 00:15:14 - Shifting Cultural Perspective on Grief 00:15:49 - Rethinking Grief Culture 00:17:27 - Collective Grief in a Pandemic 00:18:53 - Permission to Grieve 00:21:33 - Dismissive Cultural Narratives 00:25:17 - Rethinking Five Stages of Grief 00:29:34 - The Nature of Grief 00:30:07 - Unprepared for Grief 00:31:35 - Social Perception of Grief 00:34:28 - Misconceptions About Grief 00:37:20 - The Role of Literacy in Grief 00:43:20 - Understanding Grief and Mortality 00:44:23 - Unhelpful Narratives Around Grief 00:46:15 - Realistic Portrayals of Grief in Media 00:48:29 - Recommended Resources for Grief Literacy 00:51:03 - Validating Grief and Providing Support 00:56:31 - Rethinking Grief and Mourning 00:57:49 - Honoring Grief and Supporting Others 00:59:15 - Embracing Feelings and Allowing Grief
CW: This episode includes discussions about death and dying.
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