138 Soul Injury and Healing: An Insightful Conversation with Deborah Grassman ARNP

138 Soul Injury and Healing: An Insightful Conversation with Deborah Grassman ARNP In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Deborah Grassman ARNP , a seasoned nurse practitioner who served in hospice care at the VA for 30 years. Deborah, who has coined the term 'soul injury,' shares her profound experiences caring for over 10,000 dying veterans. She discusses the unique concept of 'soul injury'—a separation from one's sense of self that extends beyond PTSD and moral injury. Deborah emphasizes the importance of addressing unfinished business and emotional pain at the end of life. She introduces a simple but powerful formula for healing: asking for forgiveness, offering forgiveness, expressing Thanks also including gratitude & love. A continuation by saying goodbye, opening up, and letting go. Grassman's insights offer valuable lessons for both caregivers and those facing the end of life, advocating for a conscious and peaceful transition. The episode wraps up with information on how to access  Deborah's resources and books.   00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:36 Meet Deborah Grassman: A Pioneer in Hospice Care 03:13 Understanding Soul Injury 05:51 Lessons from the Dying 10:06 Practical Advice for Healing and Letting Go 15:45 Connecting with Deborah Grassman and Her Work   18:58 Conclusion and Call to Action https://opuspeace.org/ To purchase the book:https://opuspeace.org/product/presale-soul-injury-healing-the-relationship-you-have-with-yourself/ Website:https://opuspeace.org/ Soul Injury Inventory:https://opuspeace.org/soul-injury-inventory/ MasterPEACE online learning program:https://courses.opuspeace.org/ 4-day Leadership virtual training: https://opuspeace.org/soul-injury-inventory/soul-restoring-resources/intensive-training/       Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5  The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/  Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com