Understanding Grief, what is it?

Death & Loss are an inevitable part of life and with that comes grief that many don't understand let alone know of healthy coping skills to help them navigate through the grieving process. In the black community we pride ourselves on being strong and having grit based on our keen survival skills however we often forget how essential vulnerability is and necessary during the grieving process.  Dr. Mekel professional expertise and personal experience with grief gives light and understanding. Dr. Mekel explains what helpful and unhelpful grieving approaches look like (Mindful Grieving and Mindless Activities) when facing grief. I believe it so important to extend yourself self-compassion and honor whatever feelings come up for you when you are grieving this can be the most powerful yet comforting thing many can do to process grief in a healthy manner and as Dr. Mekel stated having a good supportive circle can be beneficial too! What stuck with me from this conversation was, awareness is the first step however intentionality & action lend itself to transformation! Dr. Mekel great words of insight! For resources check out Dr. Mekel website Dr. Mekel Harris | Memphis Based Psychologist (mekelharrisphd.com) and her Instagram Page Dr. Mekel Harris | Licensed Psychologist, NCSP, PMH-C, CAGCS (@drmekel) • Instagram photos and videos and Dr. Mekel book, Relaxing Into the Pain: Harris Ph.D., Mekel S. (amazon.com)



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