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Grieving the World We’ve Lost

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Today’s Facebook Live discussion focused on the idea that grief doesn’t just come from the loss of a loved one. The recent events surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) have led us all to actually grieve the loss of the world. Nothing is the same since this pandemic took over the globe. And, it’s forever changed how we see ourselves and maybe how we greet each other and interact. Joining us on the show today to discuss grief and the Coronavirus is David Kessler, bereaved dad and renowned grief expert.   He is the co-author, with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, of “On Grief and Grieving: Finding […]

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Coronavirus and Finding Ways to Cope with Anxiety and Loss

Monday, March 23, 2020

Today, I hosted a Facebook Live session with my daughter, Heidi, to discuss the impact of the coronavirus.  Tambre Leighn, an Open To Hope author, certified coach, Funder of Well Beyond Ordinary, and behavioral change expert, also joined us. Contracting the Coronavirus Our session started with the news that my daughter, Heidi, took a coronavirus test this weekend and learned last night that she has tested positive. After starting to develop symptoms last week, she took action and got tested. Now, she is self-quarantining for the next 14 days, using protective gear and self-isolation to protect her husband and children. […]