The 6th Stage of Grief no one talks about - Anxiety

About this episode

James Moffitt discusses the connection between anxiety and grief, particularly for fathers, and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging anxiety in the grieving process.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt delves into the often unspoken connection between anxiety and grief, particularly for fathers. He discusses the sixth stage of grief, as identified by Claire Bidwell-Smith, which is anxiety. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Moffitt emphasizes the importance of acknowledging anxiety as a natural part of the grieving process. He encourages listeners to seek support and share their experiences, highlighting that v...

People in this episode

Host: James Moffitt

Topics covered

• grief
• anxiety
• fatherhood
• mental health
• support

Keywords

• grief
• anxiety
• fatherhood
• mental health
• support
• Claire Bidwell-Smith

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