Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #25 Navigating New Norms: Young Adult Grief and Growth with Shea Wingate, LCSW (Part 2)

In this insightful episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes back Shae Wingate, a licensed clinical social worker, for an in-depth discussion about self-care and debunking common myths related to grief. The conversation explores the unique challenges of managing grief in your twenties, the importance of communicating your needs, and the delicate balance between grief and self-care. Shae shares practical strategies and routines for actively engaging in your healing process, as well as understanding the importance of intentional grief moments. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone in a season of grief or those supporting someone through their journey. Additionally, Shae introduces her upcoming projects, including a mini-series on grief myths and a holiday support group.   After losing both her parents and older sister in her 20s, Shea Wingate experienced firsthand how little society understands grief. Throughout her grief journey, she struggled to find professionals who truly comprehended grief and could offer her the help she needed. This experience led her to open her grief counseling practice in 2021, drawing from her training as a therapist and her personal experiences with grief to help others navigate loss.  Shea is known online as The Grief Girlie. You can find her on Instagram, where she gives practical advice and tangible support to all grievers. You can also work with Shea in her 1:1 virtual grief counseling practice or download her course, The Grief Myths Mini-Series. https://www.instagram.com/thegriefgirlie/ https://linktr.ee/griefgirlie https://www.thegriefgirlie.com/grief-and-loss-coaching   ---------------------------------------------- I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist in Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process. https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com [email protected]   Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights and resources at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/resourcesandnewsletter https://www.themourningmovement.com [email protected] ------------------------------------- Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved.   This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.