Giving Voice to Grief, with Yolanda Booker

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Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity

Rochelle Peterson-Ansari-Perceptions Unlimited LLC

41 episodes

6 days ago

Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve? Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!

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Giving Voice to Grief, with Yolanda Booker

Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity

56 minutes 30 seconds

2 months ago

Giving Voice to Grief, with Yolanda Booker

Overview

In this episode of the "Rooted2Thrive," host Professor P (Rochelle Peterson-Ansari) speaks with Yolanda Booker, a mental health therapist and the founder of the nonprofit organization Grief Speaks. Drawing from the profound experience of losing her son to cancer, Booker introduces the often-overlooked stage of grief: insecurity, which arises from the significant life changes and identity shifts that accompany loss. She critiques traditional support groups for sometimes being exhausting and emphasizes her organization's focus on providing tangible coping skills and building a supportive community. Booker advocates for grievers to find personal, practical ways to cope—such as journaling, lighting a candle, or caring for plants—and to embrace vulnerability by articulating their needs. The overarching message is that grief is a continuous journey, and through intentionality, community, and self-compassion, it is possible to grow through the pain and find a meaningful "life after loss".

Topics Covered in This Episode:

Insecurity as an overlooked stage of grief
Navigating the identity crisis that follows a loss
The importance of community and tangible coping skills
Giving a voice to grief beyond emotion
Practical ways to support a grieving person
The role of vulnerability in the healing process

Guest Information:

Yolanda Booker

Mental Health Therapist, & President and Founder of Grief Speaks Non-profit Organization

Social Media:

Facebook : Yolanda Grief Speaks

Instagram : @GriefSpeaks1

Website: www.griefspeaks1.com

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