Grief is Not Linear, But Multi-Dimensional
katherine.wells
Today we spoke with Melissa McCreery Douaire. Melissa is a grief counselor and a change agent for our corporate culture. She focuses on shifting corporate culture toward grief from aversion to acceptance and compassion.
In this video you will learn:
- Grief is not linear, but multi-dimensional
- Social and emotional support are the most important aspects to healthy healing
- Naming your loss, allowing time to lament will help process the loss and bring actions for a more intentional life
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Mavericks of Senior Living is sponsored by Serenity Engage and Assured Assisted Living. This episode was produced by Katherine Wells, Francis LeGasse, and Taylor Hulett. Subscribe to Mavericks for Senior Living on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitcher. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, or via email at ignitehope@mavericksofseniorliving.
- Katherine Wells, Chief Inspiration Maverick at Mavericks of Senior Living, and CEO of Serenity Engage
- Francis LeGasse, Chief Curiosity Maverick, and CEO of Assured Assisted Living, Sevens Residential Care, Sevens Home Care
- Taylor Hulett, Chief Ingenuity Maverick at Mavericks of Senior Living, and Director of Customer Success at Serenity Engage
