This episode of Speak Up And Heal with Karyn Youso is the last of a two-part conversation with certified grief recovery specialist Jodi Vickary. Here, they start by breaking down the differences between intellectual and emotional responses to feelings of loss.

Jodi also provides examples of how you can provide an empathetic response to others' grief during this uncertain time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, Jodi stresses that one of the best ways to manage feelings of grief is to remain connected with the people in your community.

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HIGHLIGHTS

(01:02) Handling feelings of loss: intellect versus emotions

(06:08) Being empathetic to people experiencing grief

(08:13) Grief recovery

(10:02) Managing grief by feeling connected

Resources

“The Art of Us: Love, Loss, Loneliness and a Pinch of Humor under Lockdown” by Esther Perel, www.estherperel.com

David Kessler and Brene Brown, “On Grief and Finding Meaning” https://brenebrown.com/podcast/david-kessler-and-brene-on-grief-and-finding-meaning/

“That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief”, Harvard Business Review

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