Grief and the Holidays with Joanne Doucette, RSW

In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined once again by Joanne Doucette, Registered Social Worker to examine ideas to help navigate the holiday season while you are experiencing grief. They discuss various emotions which are commonly experienced and how to manage some of those big emotions. Joanne outlines a script for how to say “no” when it is in your best interest. They describe the importance of identifying your needs and the value of self-compassion.

Resources:

1) https://kidsgrief.ca

2) https://www.dougy.org

3) https://grief.com

4) Sign up for Joanne’s monthly newsletter for further grief-related resources: www.doucettetherapy.com