Grief

Rachelle Bensoussan and Michelle Williams of Being Here, Human challenge and deconstruct the common myths and misconceptions about grief and give new language around recognizing and honoring your own grief, and the grief of those around you.

Topics include:

00:03:48 - Personal Stories of Grief

00:12:05 - Definition of Grief and Mourning

00:15:14 - Shifting Cultural Perspective on Grief

00:15:49 - Rethinking Grief Culture

00:17:27 - Collective Grief in a Pandemic

00:18:53 - Permission to Grieve

00:21:33 - Dismissive Cultural Narratives

00:25:17 - Rethinking Five Stages of Grief

00:29:34 - The Nature of Grief

00:30:07 - Unprepared for Grief

00:31:35 - Social Perception of Grief

00:34:28 - Misconceptions About Grief

00:37:20 - The Role of Literacy in Grief

00:43:20 - Understanding Grief and Mortality

00:44:23 - Unhelpful Narratives Around Grief

00:46:15 - Realistic Portrayals of Grief in Media

00:48:29 - Recommended Resources for Grief Literacy

00:51:03 - Validating Grief and Providing Support

00:56:31 - Rethinking Grief and Mourning

00:57:49 - Honoring Grief and Supporting Others

00:59:15 - Embracing Feelings and Allowing Grief