Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode 11 Meeting in the Messy Middle with Jen Reisinger, LMHC

Grief is the New Normal

Navigating Grief and the Journey to Motherhood with Jen Reisinger

In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal', Dr. Heather Taylor discusses the complexities of grief and transitions into motherhood with her guest, Jen Reisinger LMHC, a mental health counselor and my business partner in The Mourning Movement. Jen shares her personal journey into specializing in grief and loss, emphasizing the importance of supporting individuals through the 'messy middle' of life transitions. They explore themes such as the societal pressures on motherhood, the iterative process of finding supportive self-care practices, and the critical role of compassion in navigating grief and the postpartum period. The conversation covers how acceptance and commitment therapy can aid individuals in these challenging times and the significance of speaking openly about grief and fertility struggles. Additionally, Jen introduces the Mourning Movement, their initiative aimed at building community and providing varied support for people experiencing grief.

Jen Reisinger is a mental health therapist in private practice and is the co-founder of The Mourning Movement alongside Dr. Heather Taylor. Jen is passionate about supporting those who are experiencing some of the most challenging seasons of life when the sense of who they are is shaken. It has been with a deep sense of gratitude that Jen has come alongside those who are experiencing or have experienced the death of a loved one and are navigating grief journeys. Additionally, Jen is passionate about supporting women on their motherhood journeys and holds advanced training in perinatal mental health including perinatal loss. Jen holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology and is Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington.

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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

psychologist and grief specialist, delves into the topic of the spectrum of grief. She explains the differences between emotive and instrumental grief and emphasizes that neither form is better or worse than the other. Dr. Taylor discusses how grief can vary within family systems, the impact of developmental age, gender, personality, and even daily conditions on how individuals experience and express grief. She stresses the importance of finding a balance between grief work and restorative work and giving oneself permission to grieve in a way that feels right for them. This episode serves as the conclusion to a four-part series aimed at helping listeners understand basic grief concepts.

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

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