Bereavement During the Holidays
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In these content segments, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses various aspects of grief and bereavement, particularly during the holiday season. She addresses the challenges individuals face when dealing with loss and provides strategies for coping and moving forward.
Dr. Snipes begins by discussing anticipatory bereavement, acknowledging the importance of acknowledging feelings and deciding how to spend remaining time with a loved one. She then explores grief and mourning after a death, emphasizing the normality of grief and the goal of integrating it into one's life. She also highlights the physical impact of grief on sleep and suggests using guided imagery to promote better sleep quality.
The importance of engaging all the senses, including taste, in guided imagery is emphasized, along with the need for proper nutrition during grief. Dr. Snipes also discusses the connection between grief, pain, inflammation, and the immune system, emphasizing the importance of addressing these factors.
Dr. Snipes encourages individuals to embrace the "and" by acknowledging both grief and the possibility of a meaningful holiday. She discusses the emotions of anger, guilt, jealousy, and irritability that can arise during grief and emphasizes the importance of examining these emotions and evaluating the best course of action to cope with them.
She also addresses anxiety during the holidays, particularly in children, and emphasizes the importance of addressing anxiety and having open conversations. Dr. Snipes discusses the cognitive impact of grief, the presence of environmental triggers, and the significance of taking breaks from them when necessary.
The impact of COVID-19 on grief and the holiday season is also discussed, with an emphasis on recognizing triggers and developing a plan for emotional well-being and support. Dr. Snipes suggests using technology to include loved ones who cannot physically be present and emphasizes the importance of virtually touching people and meeting their basic needs to prevent feelings of isolation.
Overall, Dr. Snipes provides valuable insights and strategies for navigating grief and bereavement during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of self-care, support, and acceptance.
In these content segments, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses various aspects of grief and bereavement,