Growing Around Grief: Staying Connected While Living Forward with guest, Charlotte Shuber

If you've wondered whether it's healthy to stay connected to someone who died, you're not alone. Many grieving people struggle with how to carry their loved one forward while continuing to live and grow. In this insightful episode (24) of the GRIEF Ladies Podcast, Charlotte Shuber, a licensed clinical social worker, shares her personal journey and professional expertise in navigating grief. Discover how Charlotte emphasizes the importance of interacting with our emotions and memories to foster connectedness and adaptation. Through her unique approach, she guides listeners on maintaining connections with loved ones, and including them in our relationships with other significant people in our lives, as we grieve on our own terms. For Charlotte, the F, or Finding (Figuring Out What Comes Next), of the GRIEF Ladies Framework represents an ongoing discovery versus a final destination as she approaches the 25th anniversary of her loss and continues to be a student of her grief. Guest Bio: Charlotte Shuber is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in grief and loss. She works with children, teens, and adults, combining professional expertise with her own lived experience of loss. Charlotte is passionate about creating a compassionate space where people can explore grief openly, adapt to life changes, and discover meaningful ways to stay connected—with loved ones who have died, with others, and with themselves. Connect with Charlotte:  https://www.creatingspacetherapy.com/charlotte-shuber-lcsw Images from Podcast: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D6vvr1y2A_64gyKqSkuwi2ITkHE-ooss?usp=sharing References:  Tonkin's Growing Around Grief as discussed by What's Your Grief?  https://whatsyourgrief.com/growing-around-grief/ Compassionate Bereavement Care® Certification https://www.missfoundation.org/compassionate-bereavement-care-certification/   GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ Karyn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services.