Coping with Grief and Loss with Extra Tips for the Holiday Season
About this episode
Ann Beal discusses coping with grief and loss during the holidays with grief counseling specialist Kristine Rufi and stress specialist Dr. Jim Slaughter.
Ann invites Grief Counseling Specialist, Kristine Rufi, to share how to cope with grief and loss especially during the holidays when the emotions are harder to cope with. Kristine not only shares about her loss of one of her teenage children, but also shares how she learned to cope to survive through that pain and go on to live a thriving, wonderful life. Her tips for the holiday season and other special days are especially helpful to help you navigate those days in ways that allows you to survive through those special times in the healthiest ways to keep yourself well as you grieve. Ann and Kristine are also joined by Stress Specialist, Dr. Jim Slaughter. Some suggestions from Kristine: ~BE FLEXIBLE You can put some traditions on hold or try something new. For example, you could take a walk instead of going to a party, or visit a neighbor or relative. ~ALLOW YOURSELF TO GRIEVE It's okay to cry, feel sad, or want to be alone. But don't stay alone too long. Remember, you can also talk about your grief with others. ~TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF You might feel more tired or have mood swings, so it's important to be patient with yourself. You can try taking a bath, reading a book, or going…
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