Hey guys!

In this video, I get into how grief exists in all the changes we experience in life and that what you are feeling when things change is normal.

According to the Grief Recovery Institute, grief is the conflicting feelings that come at the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior. Therefore grief is in all changes that we experience as humans.

With the Coronavirus, the stay at home orders, and all the big changes that come with work, socializing, and life in general not to mention all of the grieving experiences that are related to traditional grieving experiences, just know that it's okay to grieve.

A few of the most important things that we have to remember in order to have compassion for ourselves during this challenging time is that:

1. It is ok to grieve (all losses not just death.)

2. Your feelings are legitimate, yours and yours alone. They are normal and they are natural.

3. Remember to acknowledge and validate yourself and others.

4. Whatever you're experiencing is ok!

5. You don't have to compare yourself to others. Comparing leads to isolation.

6. Try not to diminish other's feelings or experiences as well.

7. Relate kindly to yourself.

8. Know your audience and know who can support you!

To learn more, watch our brand new Masterclass: Compassionate Communication 101: 5 Shifts to Confidently Navigate Change and Challenge with Ease.

Hello everyone!

Today I’ll speak about our current lives during COVID-19 and our reaction as a society as it pertains to grief and what to do about it.

According to The Grief Recovery Institute, the definition for grief is, “the conflicting feelings that come at the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.” It is the conflicting feelings that come when things change.

Therefore, the loss of hopes, dreams, and expectations when life is put on pause during COVID-19 is a form of grief as things in our lives change (as well as all of the traditional experiences that we already consider grief.)

So what are we going to do about it?

Having compassion for ourselves and others means relating kindly to ourselves and others during times of suffering and challenge.

Whether the changes in your life are big or small, there's no need to compare yourself to anyone else. Know you're not alone in this. Relate kindly to yourself. Feel your feelings. Practice safe listening.

A way to practice safe listening is by using a method we use in The Compassion Code Academy called, "Vent/Gratitude."

Check out my video for the full breakdown :)

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