Lived Experience in Grief and Care: Holding Loss Without Fixing It

Let's dive into the complex nature of grief through the lens of parental trauma, NICU, and leadership experiences. We’ll hear from our host Kiera Sorrells as she discusses these topics with Kara Wahlin with NICU Healing & Dr. Ellen Bartolini with Children’s National and their personal stories on how grief can reshape identity and even influence the role of caregiver and leader. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:58 Lived Experiences of Grief and Transformation 06:13 The Role of Professional Insight in Grief Counseling 09:10 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss 12:08 Navigating Guilt and Joy in Parenting 15:01 The Complexity of Grief and Identity 17:52 Coping with Anticipatory Grief 21:05 The Impact of Trauma on Parenting 23:49 Supporting Families Through Grief 26:54 Distinguishing Grief from Depression 30:16 The Role of Grief in Mental Health 34:48 Navigating Professional Identity and Personal Experience 40:49 Finding Meaning in Grief 46:53 The Complexity of Grief and Love 54:12 Supporting Leaders While Grieving Resources: NICU Healing Children's National Hospital NICU Parent Network (NPN)