S4 Episode 59: Grief Literacy, Coaching and Community with Mary Ellen MacDonald

Today, Claire Pedrick speaks with Mary Ellen MacDonald about her extensive experience in palliative care and the importance of grief literacy. They discuss the challenges families face after someone dies, the societal stigma surrounding grief, and the need for open conversations about loss. Mary Ellen shares her journey into the field, the development of grief literacy as a concept, and practical tips for engaging in meaningful conversations about grief

 

• The emotional impact of loss is profound and often overlooked.
• Grief literacy is essential for understanding and supporting those in grief.
• Communities need to create safe spaces for conversations about grief.
• People often avoid discussing grief due to fear of saying the wrong thing.
• Grief can manifest in many forms, not just through death.
• Community events can help normalise discussions around grief

Listen to Mary Ellen’s TED talk: Grief, memory, and caring for the dead 

 

And contact her through www.griefmatters.ca

 

Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or checking out her 3D Coaching Supervision Community

 

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Key Words

 

grief, loss, grief literacy, palliative care, community support, conversations about death, emotional intelligence, compassion, bereavement, healing