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Adding the "AND" of Grief During the Holidays

Hosted by Expressing the Art of Grief, Linda McCabe

Adding the "AND" of Grief During the Holidays
In this workshop, we will explore the "and" of grief. Loss can be here, along with glimmers of contentment, loneliness can exist right next to companionship, & absence can invite presence.

In this experiential online workshop we will explore how grief can exist right up next to contentment or even joy.

We will look at some of your grief thoughts and experiences (ex "My person is gone and I'm all alone") can exist along with other possibly seemingly contradictory ones ("I still feel my person with me and that makes me feel content").

We will be using writing (journalling- no previous writing experience necessary) and art (NOT fine art! scribble-coloring-with-whatever-markers-or-pencils-you-already-have-in-your-house art).

We will explore glimmers, a term coined by Psychologist Deb Dana. Glimmers are small moments of contentment and feelings of safety (think the feel of your dog snuggling next to you or the sound of a well-loved cat purring) that help regulate your nervous system. Glimmers can help provide sustenance during a season when feelings of grief and loss can feel overwhelming.

Linda Shanti McCabe is an expressive arts therapist and widowed mom. She works with women recovering from disordered eating/body hatred and/or those who are learning to carry grief with grace.

You can learn more about her and her offerings at: DrLindaShanti.com or @griefAndart

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Track:

Spirituality Grief Isolation & Connection Anticipatory Grief Holiday Grief

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