Exploring Grief and Trauma With Natalie

Understanding Trauma and Grief Process

Supporting Grieving Individuals With Presence

Empathetic Support During Grief

The Art of Presence

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2289623/open_sms">Send us a Text Message.</a>What happens when you lose the people closest to you and turn that pain into a mission to help others? Nathalie Himmelrich joins us on this heartfelt episode of Laughing Through the Pain to share her journey from personal tragedy to becoming a guiding light for those grappling with grief and trauma. With her unique blend of professional training and deep personal experience, Nathalie offers an unparalleled perspective on navigating the turbulent waters of loss. We explore the intricate layers of trauma and grief, beginning with the foundational concepts like the three E's—event, experience, and effect—and contrasting them with broader definitions from experts like Gabor Maté. The discussion takes a cultural turn, analyzing how societal norms influence grieving styles, from the cognitive to the emotional. By unpacking common themes such as disbelief and physical reactions during anniversaries, Nathalie helps us understand just how varied and unique each person's grief journey can be. But how can you truly support someone who is grieving? Natalie emphasizes the power of presence over platitudes. Misguided advice to stay busy often sidesteps emotional healing, but presence and specific offers of help can make a world of difference. Drawing inspiration from specialists like Bessel van der Kolk, we examine the importance of co-regulation and the art of simply being there. Learn practical strategies for offering empathetic support and discover the profound impact that a compassionate presence can have during moments of grief and trauma. Don't miss this enriching conversation filled with practical advice and heartfelt stories. 2.47 - Link to ‘A Year to Live’ and Stephen Levine https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/371830.A_Year_to_Live 3.10 - Link to Working with People https://www.workingwithpeopletrainings.com/ 15.47 - Link to ‘What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing’ (Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53238858-what-happened-to-you-conversations-on-trauma-resilience-and-healing?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=cJAoFbDvOS&amp;rank=1 24.07 - Link to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and the five stages of dying https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10373574-on-death-and-dying-by-elisabeth-k-bler-ross-summary-study-guide?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=dPPjedDWUH&amp;rank=3 45.43 - Link to Bridging the Grief Gap (Nathalie Himmelrich) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61869841-bridging-the-grief-gap?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=HoiilSnF2K&amp;rank=6 55.46 - Link to https://nathaliehimmelrich.com 56.12 - Link to Nathalie's Instagram  https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/about-me/ https://www.instagram.com/mymissbliss/Find us on Instagram Richard @The_Breath_Geek YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_gOq4wzRjwkwdjYycAeng Webiste - www.TheBreathGeek.com Please leave us a review, like and subscribe.

Send us a Text Message.What happens when you lose the people closest to you and turn that pain into a mission to help others? Nathalie Himmelrich joins us on this heartfelt episode of Laughing Through the Pain to share her journey from personal tragedy to becoming a guiding light for those grappling with grief and trauma. With her unique blend of professional training and deep personal experience, Nathalie offers an unparalleled perspective on navigating the turbulent waters of loss.We explor...

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