Death, Dying and Grief - The Art of Grieving with Dr. Sheila K. Collins

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Dr. Sheila K. Collins shares her profound experiences with grief, having lost both a son and a daughter. She discusses the importance of community support, the role of art in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding the grieving process. Through her personal stories and professional insights, she emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of grief and the transformative power of love and connection during times of loss. We explore the significance of end-of-life discussions, the caregivers' role, and the transformative power of grief. We emphasize the importance of intentionality in life choices, the need to face fears surrounding death, and the value of art and dance in processing grief. We highlight how joy can coexist with sorrow and the necessity of sharing experiences to foster understanding and healing.Sheila K. Collins, Ph.DAuthor, Key Note Speaker, Workshops817-706 4967|[email protected]://www.sheilakcollins.comhttps://www.artofgrieving.usIntro to Sheila’s WorkSheila’s YouTube ChannelHer booksWhen Death Threatens Someone We LoveAging with Aging ParentsDiscovering Healing Through ArtHer BooksHer WebsiteSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....