Episode 20: How Our Body Has a Story to Tell About Grief

This podcast episode focuses on the concept that the body has a story to tell, particularly in grief, with Cami Beecroft-Mann discussing her approach to grief companionship and the upcoming Center of Sorrow in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cami explained how the body communicates through sensations and gestures during grief, emphasizing the importance of gentle invitation rather than expectation when working with clients. She described her work with both death and non-death losses, noting distinct differences in how the body manifests grief in each case. The episode concluded with details about Camille's new Center of Sorrow initiative, which will offer individual and group sessions, drop-in cry sessions, and sorrowing ceremonies, with virtual services also available.GUEST BIO:Cami Beecroft-Mann joins us with 28 years of pastoral care experience in one-on-one, group, and organizational settings. For the past 11 years, Cami has been practicing soulcare companioning. While being trained in a classical, contemplative model of spiritual direction, and Grief Companion Training through The Metta Center, Cami has enhanced her practice through additional trainings in trauma-informed care, somatic practices, and breathwork facilitation. She is currently in the process of founding a public service non-profit, The Center of Sorrow, to offer individual and communal experiences of attending the sorrows of non-death, as well as death losses. She resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Creator, Physio Divina Sacred Body Method  physiodivina.com