Episodes

  • Encore: Coping With Grief After a Sudden Death

    Encore: Coping With Grief After a Sudden Death
    Oct 15 2018
    If we had it our way, most of us would like to have the opportunity to say goodbye to the people in our lives before they die. However, in a lot of instances, this is not the case. The sudden death of a loved one can throw your life in a tailspin. Even though grief from a sudden death is not greater than an anticipated death, the capacity to cope with sudden death is diminished. Tune in today to hear La Tanya Cobb and Shandra Summerville tell their stories of grief, heartbreak and resilience after the sudden death of a loved one. What they have to say might be just what you need to help you on your grief journey.
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    56 mins
  • Encore: The Black Man's Grieving Heart

    Encore: The Black Man's Grieving Heart
    Oct 8 2018
    Today's show explores the intersection of race, gender and grief, specifically looking at Black men and the grief process. Although grief is a natural social process, it is often misunderstood and can have negative implications for one's psychosocial development if left unattended or if inadequately processed. Because Black men not only experience normal grief, but are susceptible to egregious injustices and senseless acts that result in grievous experiences; understanding the social, cultural and psychological aspects of Black men’s grief process deserves attention. Join us today as we take a look at gender differences in response to grief, and as we discuss various social and cultural implications related to the Black man's grief experience. Tune in and learn ways that you may be able to help care for a Black man's grieving heart.
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    55 mins
  • Grief and Children: Help for Parents

    Grief and Children: Help for Parents
    Oct 1 2018
    Today's show explores how to deal with death and grief with our children. From deciding how to talk to children about a sick loved one before their death, to making decisions about children going to funerals, to how grief looks different and unexpected in kids, we discuss tips and strategies for parents. This is part of parenting that we usually feel unprepared for and do not talk about like we do so many other parenting milestones. Our impulse is often to protect our children from sadness and loss, but we can also give them the gift of experiencing death in a supported way that will better equip them to manage loss as they grow up. Tune in and learn what to say to kids about death and dying, what to do to support kids in their grief, and what to expect in their grief process.
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    54 mins
  • Coping With Grief After a Sudden Death

    Coping With Grief After a Sudden Death
    Sep 24 2018
    If we had it our way, most of us would like to have the opportunity to say goodbye to the people in our lives before they die. However, in a lot of instances, this is not the case. The sudden death of a loved one can throw your life in a tailspin. Even though grief from a sudden death is not greater than an anticipated death, the capacity to cope with sudden death is diminished. Tune in today to hear La Tanya Cobb and Shandra Summerville tell their stories of grief, heartbreak and resilience after the sudden death of a loved one. What they have to say might be just what you need to help you on your grief journey.
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    56 mins
  • Healing Through Art

    Healing Through Art
    Sep 17 2018
    Prior to his death, nurse and artist, Joan Cantwell was one of the caretakers and the main coordinator of medical services for her 90-year old father. This entailed keeping track of the numerous appointments he had with his eight doctors, reading and explaining prescriptions, and frequent trips to the pharmacy. The shear complexity of it all required that she be diligent and precise in fulfilling her role. Joan found solace in her art. She began to focus her art on her father’s failing body parts by collaging pieces of medical bills, benefits statements, prescription labels, etc., that she collected during her medical journey. In this episode, Joan will share with us how art has allowed her to work through existential questions about life and how it has made it possible for her to move beyond feeling stuck.
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    54 mins
  • The Grief Recovery Method

    The Grief Recovery Method
    Sep 10 2018
    Lois Hall was the first person to do AIDS epidemiology in Ohio back in 1981 when the disease was first recognized. The grief she witnessed was immense! During that time, she met, John James, one of the founders of The Grief Recovery Institute, and invited him to Ohio to share his work with grievers with people working in the AIDS field. What she learned changed her life! In this episode, Lois will talk about her experience as a Grief Recovery Specialist and share how using the Grief Recovery Method has helped to heal the emotional pain of grievers for decades.
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    55 mins
  • How Acupuncture Helps Grief and Loss

    How Acupuncture Helps Grief and Loss
    Aug 27 2018
    The death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship are all losses that could result in feelings of sadness, anger, and resentment. Acupuncture might be a way to find relief from this emotional pain. If you’re wondering how acupuncture helps with grief and loss then listen to this show. My guest, Nick Arestopoulos, will tell us how acupuncture heals the emotional body as well as the physical body. He’ll explain how certain emotions are linked to specific organs. Tune into this show and learn how acupuncture can help release pent-up emotions from your body.
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    55 mins
  • The Business of Funerals

    The Business of Funerals
    Aug 20 2018
    When a loved one dies, the family is left with the privilege of making funeral arrangements. However, navigating this task can be mystifying to downright frightening. Today’s guest, Charles (Chuck) Hitzeman, will demystify the funeral home business. He is a fifth-generation funeral director and owner of Hitzeman Funeral Home. You’ll learn how funeral homes help people during this difficult time in their lives. As a funeral director, what is it like to be exposed to so much death? Tune in as he shares his experience of caring for the deceased and their families.
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    57 mins