In this insightful JCACounseling Podcast Short, therapists Rachel and Erica explore the impact of grief on relationships, particularly how it can lead to feelings of loneliness and strain a marriage. They provide valuable insights into the emotional challenges couples face when dealing with loss and offer practical advice for maintaining connection during these difficult times.

Grief & Loneliness: Rachel and Erica begin by discussing how grief can create profound feelings of loneliness. They delve into the emotional isolation that often accompanies loss and its effects on individuals and relationships.

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In this enlightening JCACounseling Podcast Short, therapists Rachel and Erica delve into the complex relationship between loss and trauma. They explore how individuals experience loss differently and provide clarity on the transition from loss to grief, as well as the nuanced differences within grief.

Feeling Loss Differently: Rachel and Erica discuss how people perceive and react to loss in varied ways. This segment highlights the subjective nature of loss and the importance of understanding individual experiences.

Loss to Grief: The therapists examine the process of moving from the initial experience of loss to the deeper emotional journey of...

In this insightful JCACounseling Podcast Short, therapists Rachel and Erica guide you through a profound journey of healing after loss, focusing on the crucial role of acceptance in navigating grief. Using the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), they explore how acceptance can empower individuals to find purpose amidst their pain.

The Role of Acceptance: Rachel and Erica begin by discussing the importance of acceptance in the grieving process. They emphasize how embracing this aspect can facilitate emotional healing and resilience.

DBT Power of Acceptance: The episode delves into Dialectical Behavior T...

In this JCACounseling Podcast Short, our counselors break down the many facets of grief, guiding you through the traditional 5 stages and introducing a potential 6th stage. We explore how understanding these stages can empower you to navigate the complex emotions of loss.

In a recent episode of the JCAC podcast, Erica is joined by grief expert Rachel, an Associate Professional Counselor, to discuss the complexities of coping with loss and the five stages of grief.

For many people, the close of the calendar year is a time of deep reflection. As one year winds down and a new one looms on the horizon, most of us find ourselves considering the events of the last 12 months, and speculating about what the future may bring. Our social media feeds may be full of year-end reflection posts, other people’s highlight reels of their accomplishments and milestones hit in 2021, as well as their bold and optimistic resolutions and declarations for the coming year. For grievers, however, this socially sanctioned proof of the passage of time can be complicated. If you’ve lost someone close to you (or experienced another life-altering change, like a divorce ...

For many people, the close of the calendar year is a time of deep reflection. As one year winds down and a new one looms on the horizon, most of us find ourselves considering the events of the last 12 months, and speculating about what the future may bring. Our social media feeds may be full of year-end reflection posts, other people’s highlight reels of their accomplishments and milestones hit in 2021, as well as their bold and optimistic resolutions and declarations for the coming year. For grievers, however, this socially sanctioned proof of the passage of time can be complicated. If you’ve lost someone close to you (or experienced another life-altering change, like a divorce ...

What is grief?

Grief is an intense emotional, spiritual, and physical experience that tends to follow a loss event or significant life change. Although culturally we tend to associate grief most commonly with things like death and divorce, many experts believe that you can grieve any major change or deviation from what was “normal” before. This includes the changes that our culture sees as being largely positive, like weddings, moves, and retirement. Even in these situations, the “old” way of life is gone permanently, and despite the fact that these may have been intended and anticipated changes, they often do trigger grief responses and adjustment difficulties.

What ...