Navigating Grief and Joy: Jenny Robinson Clark Shares Inspiration for Parenting, Loss, and Connection [56]

In this heartfelt interview, Jenny Robinson Clark shares her journey through grief, the inspiration behind her children's book 'Are You Here?', and practical ways to help children and adults navigate loss with love and understanding. Discover how embracing emotions, spiritual connections, and storytelling can foster healing and resilience.

Key Topics:

• Grief and childhood healing
• The inspiration behind 'Are You Here?'
• Using storytelling to navigate loss
• The role of spirituality and signs in healing
• Parenting and emotional expression during grief

More about Jenny

Jenny Robinson Clark is an author, former dancer and actress, and homeschooling mother of four. Inspired by motherhood, healing, and mindfulness, she wrote Are You Here?, a heartfelt children’s book exploring connection, grief, and the magical signs that remind us we are never alone. Jenny is passionate about meditation, creative living, and building meaningful moments with her family. When she’s not writing or baking sourdough, she can often be found in a hip-hop dance class with her husband, Travis Clark, her biggest supporter.

Www.jennyrobinsonclark.com

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Connect on social @jennyrobinsonclark 

More about Dr. Shainna

Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. She is the creator of The Self-Love Workbook, The Self-Love Workbook for Teens, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, The Self-Love Planner, and Designing Healthy Boundaries. She has been featured through outlets such as Vogue, ABC, CBS, NPR Washington Post, Parents, and Insider. Dr. Shainna’s passion for promoting mental health awareness and access inspired her to host the Mental Wellness Practice Podcast. Dr. Shainna is the owner and operator of Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice located in Central Florida. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors of The Mental Health Association of Central Florida and is a past president of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. Dr. Shainna has been honored with the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Al Dye Award, the Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award, and UCF’s 30 under 30 and Noble Knight distinctions for her efforts in promoting mental wellness. 

Follow Dr. Shainna on Instagram or Facebook →⁠ @drshainna⁠ 

Find more resources, workshops, and support →⁠ ⁠⁠www.drshainna.com⁠

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This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder, please consult with a licensed professional.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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Additional Mental Wellness Resources:

⁠The Self-Love Workbook⁠

⁠The Self-Love Workbook for Teens⁠

⁠The Self-Love Planner⁠

⁠Luna Finds Love Everywhere⁠

Designing Healthy Boundaries