Grief

Taking a Deep Dive into Loss, Grief, and the Grieving Process

Taking a Deep Dive into Loss, Grief, and the Grieving Process

As a newly trained Certified Grief Educator, Karolyn has new insights into the complex topic of grief and grieving. On this show, Lise interviews Karolyn about what she learned during the certification program and how to apply those strategies to daily living. Lise also shares her thoughts on loss and grief. Karolyn was trained by world-renowed grief expert David Kessler who has authored many books on this topic, including books with Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, a pioneer in the area of death, dying, and grieving. This is a difficult topic but it's one that deserves more attention!

Dealing with Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder

Dealing with Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder

Understanding grief and coping with a loss can be very difficult. On this show, Karolyn talks with two experts about grieving with a specific focus on the new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder. Practical advice to help people cope with a loss is provided. Her experts are both professors at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. Dr. Heather Coats is also Director of Research for the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association and Dr. Kerry Peterson is the Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program.