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What are short-term energy relievers and how do they contribute when it comes to grief? Are they helpful with the healing process? We explore that in today's episode.  Buy the book!  - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Share your thoughts! What are some things you have learned? What questions do you have about this topic? I would love to hear your feedback. Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/[email protected] Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

We are diving into the first two homework assignments from The Grief Recovery Handbook!!! Get ready for thought provoking questions that will show you a lot about yourself and how you see grief currently. It all starts with Awareness.  Buy the book!  - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Share your thoughts! What are some things you have learned? What questions do you have about this topic? I would love to hear your feedback. Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/[email protected] Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

Here is part two of how friends and family, though with good intentions, are ill prepared to help us with grief. Being mindful of these ways  can help us better understand what we may need when grieving and how to better be there for others when they grieve.  Buy the book!  - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Share your thoughts! Do you agree with what the book is saying so far? I would love to hear your feedback. Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/[email protected] Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun Music: https://www.bensound.com

Friends and family, though with good intentions, are ill prepared to help us with grief - and that's okay!! None of were trained on how to help others through grief. We simply know all that we were taught growing up. Today, we explore in detail what those road blocks are and how we see them in life.  Buy the book!  - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Share your thoughts! Do you agree with what the book is saying so far? I would love to hear your feedback. Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

Today we talk about 6 ideas that John and Russell say we often believe that haven't been helpful in the healing process of grief: 1. Don't Feel Bad 2. Replace the Loss 3. Grieve Alone 4. Just Give it Time 5. Be Strong for Others 6. Keep Busy.  Buy the book!  - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Share your thoughts! Do you agree with what the book is saying so far? I would love to hear your feedback. Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

Here we go with part one of our Grief series. Today we touch on some of the difficulties of or inability in  processing grief and the importance of completing the grief (or recovering from it).  Buy the book!  - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman Share your thoughts! Do you agree with what the book is saying so far? I would love to hear your feedback. Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

I am excited to be starting a series on grief based off the following books: - The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman - Grief ebook by Matthias J Baker (Go get it, it's free!!!!)  This episode is a mini intro to get your mind rolling about the idea of grief in your own life. And I share an interesting cat story so :') Quite the roller coaster of emotions.  Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! On my last Car Ride episode, I share my beginning story of my experience with mental health, counseling, and life coaching.  Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

On my second to last car ride episode, I chat about my recent findings/education in polyamorous relationships and the message behind jealousy. I'm still wrapping my head around it all. Lots of love for you! Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

Another car ride episode as I’m traveling back home from my volleyball clinic. Today I talk about the weird wall between logic and emotions when navigating through life’s lessons.  Lots of love for you! Write me a letter: https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun

This is a rare episode where I go on a little rant with love songs. Buckle up!! You’ll hear me sing, learn a lot about me and my story in this car ride episode. Lots of love for you guys.  Contact me and share your stories. Or if you need a friend and want me to give advice on your situation? Write me here:  https://forms.gle/FQke8ZbMacVVmQms8 Connect: Instagram: @gabs_sun