#15 Dealing with Loss and Addiction with Belinda T. Mooney

We know that in grief there can be unspeakable pain. A pain that sometimes is so hard to endure that there seems no way out. And its in those moments its easy for people to want to numb or escape the pain through drugs or alcohol. Belinda Mooney understood this all too well, when she experienced addiction in her own family. And as a result she has made it her mission to share the effects that addiction can play in times of grief. Andrea and Jennifer talk openly with Belinda on this week's episode about the effects of addiction in grief. Belinda shares ways to be supportive to those in crisis and offers support for those going through loss in her journal and what she calls the TLC's (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes). Guest Bio: Belinda Terro Mooney is a widow, mom of 7, Secular Carmelite, Adjunct Professor of Human Services and author of 5 books including My Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Workbook: Creating a Comprehensive Plan for a Calm, Ordered Life. She has personally experienced profound grief and trauma and has worked clinically for 10 years with people with addictions. She currently teaches human services students Basic Counseling Skills and addictions courses to help them become competent. She helps students develop their TLCs and get the therapy they need.  @belindaterromooney and [email protected] If you'd like to share your thoughts about the episode you can contact us at [email protected] www.andreabearauthor.com www.jenniferjthomas.com Follow us on Instagram