In the third episode of season two of Guide Through Grief, Tom Van Ness and guest Tracy Schlepphorst discuss how important it is to support children through their grief. At the age of 6, Tracy lost her father to cancer. This tragedy affected her greatly, and in her later years, made her keenly aware of the importance of helping children process their grief, not internalize it. Throughout her life, Tracy has experienced great loss with the passing of her mother and, later, her brother. Her grief journey has inspired her to create tools for families experiencing loss in the form of stories. Her books, "Eden and Her Happy" and "My Emotional Belly," aim to support children through their own grief journeys.

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Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma #widow

In the second episode of Season 2 of "Guide Through Grief," Tom Van Ness and Season 1 guest Dr Ryan Stivers return to discuss where Tom's grief journey stands today. Grief traps or "grief ambushes" are a constant reality for those grieving loved ones. It can be something as ordinary as a closet full of their clothes, or even their car, but the grief can come on strong and fast. Learning how to identify and react to grief traps has been an important part of Tom's grief journey. Through this discussion with Dr Stivers, Tom will share how holidays, celebrations, and even anticipated plans take on different and multifaceted meanings when living with grief.

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About Guide Through Grief: Hosted by Tom Van Ness, the second season of Guide Through Grief explores others' grief journeys and the different realities of losing a loved one. Guide Through Grief is a space where people can open up about their experiences, share the lessons they've learned, and reflect on how they've continued to grow through grief. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe and supportive place for anyone navigating a grief journey, a place to lean on one another and share openly. Because there is no single “right” way to grieve, only your way. And remember: I got this. You got this. We all got this. #Grief #Grieving #Widower #grieftraps #griefjourney #widowed #trigger #griefambush #trauma