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Jan 23
Guiding Children Through Grief: The Power of Play Therapy
Helping Children Heal Through Play Therapy Grief is never easy, especially for children. They experience loss in deeply personal ways and...
Dec 5, 2024
Breath Taking: Jessica Fein on Presence, Advocacy, and Navigating MERRF Syndrome
In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula , I had the privilege of sitting down with Jessica Fein, the...
Nov 21, 2024
Coping After Suicide: A Conversation with Joanne Harpel
This episode discusses suicide and its impact on those left behind. If you find this topic distressing, please take care of yourself and...
Nov 7, 2024
The Power of Clay: Ritual, Healing, and Connection in Grief with Dr. Lula Buzz
Grief is a deeply personal journey that often feels overwhelming. Many of us search for ways to cope, and one powerful method is through...
Oct 31, 2024
Beyond Burial: Deathcare and Community at Green-Wood Cemetery
In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula , I’m joined by Gabrielle Gatto, manager of public programs from...
Oct 17, 2024
In Life and Death: How We Shape and Are Shaped by Our Dead
In our latest episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," we discuss the ways history has shaped our practices...
Sep 26, 2024
Listening to Our Children: Empowerment in Pediatric Palliative Care
Caring for a seriously ill child is a journey no parent ever expects to take. Yet, within this heartbreaking challenge lies an...
Aug 22, 2024
Understanding Decedent Affairs: A Conversation with Stanford Hospital’s Charles Tigard
Have you ever wondered, "What are decedent affairs?" It’s an often-overlooked aspect of end-of-life care. In a recent episode of...
Aug 8, 2024
Understanding Grief Among Police Officers: A Discussion with Nicole Junkerman
Grief is something we all face, but for those in high-stress jobs like law enforcement, it can be especially tough. In this episode of...
Jul 18, 2024
Coping with the Loss of Both Parents: A Discussion with Victoria Beelik
How traumatic is the death of a parent? For many, the loss is a deeply emotional and complex journey. In our latest episode of...
Jun 20, 2024
A Call for Kindness: The Humane Approach to End-of-Life Care in Prisons
Can Incarcerated People Get Hospice? Exploring Compassionate Care Behind Bars What happens to terminally ill individuals in prison? This...
May 30, 2024
Navigating Pet Loss: Paws to Remember & Heal
In this episode of Comforting Closure, host Traci Arieli is joined by Maryglenn Warnock from Paws to Remember to explore the complex...
May 9, 2024
The Sacred Thread: Weaving Rituals into the Fabric of Life
In this episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," host Traci Arieli is joined by Megan Sheldon, the visionary...
Mar 21, 2024
Beyond Fear: Understanding and Comfort in the Final Journey
In this episode of Comforting Closure – Conversations with a Death Doula, Traci Arieli, an end-of-life doula, talks with Gabby Jimenez, a...
Feb 22, 2024
Healing Connections: Affirmations of Heart and Hope
In this episode, we're honored to have a special guest, Kim Moldofsky, the founder and CEO of Scrappy Affirmations and the author of the...
Nov 30, 2023
From Grief to Growth: Reclaiming Quality of Life After Limb Loss with James Jones
In this intimate episode, James Jones, founder of the QOL Group, shares his profound journey following a life-altering accident in 2018....
Oct 19, 2023
Jewish Traditions of Remembrance with Rabbi Heather Paul
Loss and remembrance are universal experiences, yet the way we handle them is deeply rooted in our cultural and spiritual backgrounds. To...
Oct 12, 2023
Exploring Grief Beyond Belief: Navigating Secular Grief in a Spiritual World
In our journey to understand the complexities of human emotions and experiences, one subject is universal yet unique for each person:...
Sep 28, 2023
Grief Integration: A Deep Dive into Holistic Healing with Alyssa Akerman
In life's most challenging moments, understanding and integrating grief becomes an essential part of our healing journey. In the latest...
Sep 12, 2023
Art as a Path to Healing Grief
Join us for a conversation with therapist and author Bradie Hansen to explore how art can transform the grieving process. Bradie, a...
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