Navigating Grief: A Journey of Healing with Dr. Jerry Woodbridge
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In this conversation, Dr. Jerry Woodbridge shares her personal journey through grief after losing her husband to colon cancer. She discusses the importance of journaling as a tool for processing emotions and how her experiences led her to write children's books that address grief. The conversation emphasizes the role of faith in navigating loss and the significance of love in the grieving process. Dr. Woodbridge highlights the need for resources to help children and adults alike deal with unresolved grief, advocating for a narrative approach to healing.
Takeaways
Dr. Jerry Woodbridge lost her husband to colon cancer in 2004.
Journaling became a crucial tool for processing her grief.
Children need narratives to understand and process their grief.
Faith plays a significant role in coping with loss.
Grief can draw individuals closer to God or create distance.
Unresolved grief can affect adults who lost loved ones as children.
Love is the foundation of both joy and sorrow.
Writing for children about grief is essential for their healing.
Support from the community is vital during the grieving process.
Dr. Woodbridge's books aim to help children navigate their emotions.
Dr. Woodbridge's information:
Website: drjerrylwoodbridge.com
Blog: https://jerrylwoodbridge.blog/
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