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Grief’s Five: The Essential Pillars of Healing.
Grief, Loss, Death, Anticipatory Grief, Self-Care Lisa Rainwater Grief, Loss, Death, Anticipatory Grief, Self-Care Lisa Rainwater

Grief’s Five: The Essential Pillars of Healing.

Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming journey. It can consume your energy, alter your perception of the world, and make even the most basic self-care practices feel like monumental tasks. While there is no roadmap to healing, there are five foundational elements—what I call Grief’s Five—that can help support you during this difficult time: sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and socialization. These pillars serve as gentle guides to sustaining your well-being while navigating loss.

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Anticipatory Grief & The 3 E’s of Self-Compassion
Grief, Loss, Anticipatory Grief Lisa Rainwater Grief, Loss, Anticipatory Grief Lisa Rainwater

Anticipatory Grief & The 3 E’s of Self-Compassion

Caregiving is an heroic act that needs more recognition and support. From spouses to adult children to pet parents and veterinarians to nurses and physicians, the level of care provided to one living with a serious health condition takes an existential toll.

In this blog series, I explore the life of caregivers and offer tips on how to walk the noble road while maintaining one’s emotional, cognitive, and physiological health. This week, we look at anticipatory grief and its impact on the mind, body, and spirit. We then review the 3 E’s of Self-Compassion: Expression, Engagement, and Empowerment and their protective factors for those experiencing anticipatory grief.

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