On this edition of Your Call, grief expert David Kessler joins us to discuss how people cope after experiencing loss. He says each person’s grief is as unique as their fingerprint.
In his latest book, "Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief," he writes: "Grief is extremely powerful. It's easy to get stuck in your pain and remain bitter, angry, or depressed. Grief grabs your heart and doesn't seem to let go. But if you can manage to find meaning even in the most senseless loss, you can do more than get unstuck. When circumstances are at their worst, you can find your best. You can keep growing and finding ways to live a good and someday even joyous life, one enriched by the lessons and love of the person who died."
Guest:
David Kessler, leading expert on grief and loss, author of six books, and founder of grief.com
Resources:
David Kessler's free lecture, February 11 at 3pm PT: When a Parent Dies
David Kessler's free lecture, February 11 at 6pm PT: Sudden Loss and Collective Grief
National Institutes of Health: Coping with Grief
The New York Times: One Thing to Never Say to a Grieving Friend
Grief.com: The Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief
