Navigating Holiday Grief with Dr. Jessica Rabon In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor speaks with Dr. Jessica Rabon, a licensed psychologist from South Carolina, about the complexities of experiencing grief during the holiday season. They discuss how grief manifests in various forms, such as death and non-death losses, and offer practical strategies for coping, including setting boundaries, creating new traditions, and finding support. This episode is a resource for those who are grieving or supporting someone in grief, providing insights on managing emotions, honoring loved ones, and navigating family dynamics during one of the most challenging times of the year.

00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal

00:28 Meet Dr. Jessica Rabon

00:39 Grief During the Holiday Season

03:55 Navigating Traditions and Nostalgia

08:16 Emotional Challenges of the Holidays

11:41 Practical Strategies for Coping

18:07 Supporting Others in Grief

30:21 Self-Care During the Holidays

33:24 Family Traditions in Different Settings

35:30 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

37:03 Conclusion and Resources

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Dr. Jessica Rabon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders. She has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers and a book on topics such as suicide, depression, anxiety, self-compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness. Additionally, Jess creates mental health content on TikTok and Instagram and hosts two podcasts, Psych Talk and Welcome to Group Therapy, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health.

Instagram: @jessicaleighphd

TikTok: @jessicaleighphd

Threads: @jessicaleighphd

Podcasts: Psych Talk & Welcome to Group Therapy

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I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed, PsyPact psychologist based out of Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process.

https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com

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Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights and resources at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/resourcesandnewsletter

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