The Sixth Stage of Grief with David Kessler - Terri Cole

I am thrilled to welcome world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler, to the show to talk about his new workbook, _Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love._ Unresolved grief is so common, and I love the way David makes this topic so accessible. During this conversation, we talk about ALL kinds of grief, because it's not just about losing someone you love. It's also about endings and abrupt changes. David is such a kind soul and no matter what loss you've experienced, I think you'll find comfort and hope in his message. *Time Stamps* 0:00 - Quote from David 0:34 - Intro from Terri 3:02 - David's experience with grief 7:20 - Impact of helping others 9:22 - Love is the antidote 11:10 - What is grief? 12:30 - Grieving lifecycles and aging 15:09 - The power of being present 19:46 - Live like you're dying 22:38 - Working through the loss of a child 25:54 - 6th stage of grief 28:33 - Creating meaning 29:50 - Post-traumatic growth 33:05 - David's biggest boundary struggle 37:12 - Anticipatory grief 39:34 - Addressing unattended grief *If You Enjoyed This, Watch These Videos* https://youtu.be/ZnD1Ep-WlV8 - Managing Love + Grief with Shaun Galanos https://youtu.be/VfMrbmiUiCc - What To Do When Life Falls Apart with Kris Carr https://youtu.be/8TNgoX0eQ-s - Boundary Scripts & Strategies for Grieving https://youtu.be/64-YVThZTNE - Post-Traumatic Growth | Transformation After Trauma https://youtu.be/GZPXH_TG6dE - Overcoming Trauma to Thrive, with Tana Amen *About David Kessler* David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even afterlife’s tragedies. He's the author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, while his first book, The Needs of The Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. His new workbook, Finding Meaning (October 1 2024) is filled with navigation techniques for complicated grief, and tools for guilt, rumination, and overwhelming feelings. For most of his life, David has taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief. He facilitates talks, workshops and retreats for those experiencing grief. However, despite his vast knowledge on grief, his life was turned upside down by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. It inspired him to write his newest book, Finding Meaning. He is the founder of www.grief.com which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries. Workbook: https://amzn.to/3T7k0lE Social: https://instagram.com/iamdavidkessler / https://tiktok.com/@iamdavidkessler *About Terri Cole* Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over 450,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see https://www.terricole.com/ *Connect With Me* Instagram: https://terricole.com/ig Community: https://terricole.com/fbg TC's VIPs: https://terricole.com/membership Newsletter: https://terricole.com/newsletter *Resources* Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency: https://hfcbook.com Boundary Boss Book: https://amzn.to/44DZID9 The Boundary Boss Workbook: https://amzn.to/3Ra7CRU Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/cpKnbJB4KDb (I have a bunch of free meditations on here and love this app!) BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/terricole I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources. https://www.terricole.com/gethelp/ -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help. _Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust._ #terricoleshow #grief #griefandloss #griefawareness