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Stress & Anxiety Recovery Podcast
BACP Accredited Body Psychotherapist, Shelley Treacher gives "short, inspirational gems of wisdom" in her Stress and Anxiety-focused podcasts.
Shelley's podcasts are about disrupting harmful patterns, from self-criticism to binge-eating and toxic relationships. Learn how to deal with anxiety, stress, and feeling low, and explore healthier ways to connect.
Stress & Anxiety Recovery Podcast
How To Cope With Anniversaries, Occasions and 'Firsts' After a BEREAVEMENT
Here are some ideas for how to take care of yourself the first time you have to do all those things that you used to do with your loved one, alone.
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Hi, this is Underground Confidence with Shelley Treacher. Today I'm just going to give you a very small bite on how to cope with anniversaries or holidays after grief or in grief. This is all about worrying how you will cope, so here are a few things that you can do.
Do things differently. Allow yourself to say no. Grieve if you want to. It's okay not to be perky and to tone down celebration. Practice self care. Do things for you. Don't feel guilty if you're happy in moments. Let kids choose what they want to do. Talk about memories. Allow yourself to talk about the grief.
Reflect on it, at least once a day. But also do one thing for yourself each day. Get support, be with friends, ask for help. Ask friends to call you. Discern who you can and who can't cope with your grief. Look at your traditions. Are they helping or are they not? Have a ritual or honour the loved one. But above all, be kind to yourself and congratulate yourself for just getting through this anniversary or holiday.
This is Shelley Treacher from Underground Confidence. Thank you for checking in again. I'll see you on Wednesday.