Barri Leiner Grant on the Memory Circle and Options for Grief Support

I had such a great discussion with Barri Leiner Grant for this episode. One of the most important takeaways from our discussion is this: grief support comes in different forms, and it’s important to understand some of the options so you can find something that feels right for you. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast app!

Links & resources for this episode

• The Memory Circle

• Washington Post: With therapists in short supply, group counseling offers alternative

• Find Barri @barri on Clubhouse

• Camp Widow

• Motherless Daughters, by Hope Edelman

• Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief, by Claire Bidwell Smith

• Finding Meaning, by David Kessler

More links for listeners

• Download: Kids & Grief: What You Need to Know

• Article: I’m a Widowed Mom: Here Are My 3 Tips for COVID-19 Widows

• Book: Widowed Parents Unite: 52 Tips to Get Through the First Year, from One Widowed Parent to Another

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