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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