75: Couples and Grief: Insights from Couples Therapist Katie Rössler

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this episode, Jennifer talks with Katie Ressler about handling grief within relationships, informed by Katie's personal experiences with loss and her professional practice in couple therapy. Katie has connected how grief is often the root of couples' issues and stresses the importance of open communication. Katie shares her insights on how grief can resurface years later and the necessity of addressing these emotions. She also gives us great advice for starting tough conversations with partners, maintaining connection, and the importance of seeking professional support. Finally, Katie introduces her books and the Level 10 Relationship Assessment to help couples rebuild their relationships after a significant loss.00:00 Introduction to Grief and Fertility Issues00:44 Personal Loss Story: Katie Ressler02:49 Navigating Grief in Relationships03:59 Support Systems and Shared Experiences08:19 The Impact of Grief on Identity10:23 Hidden Grief and Societal Expectations13:38 Long-Term Effects of Grief on Couples18:10 Resentment and Unspoken Feelings24:26 Navigating the Journey of Grief25:02 The Importance of Seeking Help26:51 Communicating with Your Partner28:38 Starting Difficult Conversations30:22 Effective Communication Strategies32:54 Rebuilding Relationships35:47 Professional Support and Resources42:24 Books and Relationship AssessmentsFind out more about Katie Here-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/Website- https://katierossler.com/Relationship Assessment- https://katierossler.com/relationship-assessmenthttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshopFree workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.jennifersenn.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA