Beyond the Five Stages of Grief with Julianne Manske Rollefson
This podcast explores the significance of grief education and the Grief Mentor Method with guest Julianne Manske Rollefson, a grief educator and podcast host. Listen as Laurie and Julianne discuss the universal experience of grief, the necessity of acknowledging and processing it in various life changes, and the role of rituals in coping with losses like death, divorce, or job loss. Rollefson introduces a holistic approach to grieving, emphasizing mindfulness, energy management, nourishment, outdoor activities, and the importance of incorporating rituals and rest in navigating grief. Takeaways Grief is inherent in change and is experienced by everyone at some point in life. There is a lack of education and support around grief in the workplace and society. The five stages of grief model is limited and does not capture the complexity of grief. Acknowledging and understanding grief is essential for providing effective support. Continuing bonds with loved ones who have passed can be a helpful way to navigate grief. Continuing bonds in grief allow for a healthy and ongoing relationship with the deceased in a different way. The Grief Mentor Method, which stands for mindfulness, energy, nourishment, translation, outside, and ritual/rest, provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the grief process. Grief is a complex and multifaceted experience that involves holding multiple emotions simultaneously. Rituals and rest are important components of the grief process, allowing for the integration and honoring of the loss. Grief can be experienced in various contexts, including death, divorce, and job loss, and finding ways to acknowledge and mark these losses is essential. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:58 The Impact of Grief and Loss 06:01 The Need for Grief Education in the Workplace 11:30 Exploring the Limitations of the Five Stages of Grief 20:14 Continuing Bonds: Honoring Loved Ones in Grief 21:51 Introduction to Continuing Bonds in Grief 30:23 The Grief Mentor Method: Mindfulness, Energy, Nourishment, Translation, Outside, and Ritual/Rest 37:09 The Complexity of Grief: Holding Multiple Emotions 38:14 Integrating and Honoring the Loss: Rituals and Rest 39:06 Grief in Different Contexts: Death, Divorce, and Job Loss Julianne Manske Rollefson Julianne Manske Rollefson, MS, LPC-IT, is a grief educator, psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss, and host of The Art of Losing podcast. She and her business partner, Meghan Riordan Jarvis, provide grief education and support to companies, small groups, individuals, and clinical service providers. Prior to completing her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Julianne spent fifteen years working as a communications consultant, experiential training facilitator, and learning and development leader at companies including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Harley-Davidson. To learn more about Julianne and her work, visit www.juliannemankserollefson.com, or follow her on Instagram at @juliannerollefson. Grief Group At Shoreside Therapies https://shoresidetherapies.lpages.co/grief-therapy-group/
