In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming back fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Danni Willow. We are both passionate about supporting people through grief and loss, and we share so much in just one episode, that there will probably be a part 2 coming out next year. If you listen to only one episode, let this be the because it is so vital to our own wellbeing and our child/ren's development.
We discuss:
* The smaller everyday losses, as well as the big losses
* Outdated traditional models of grief vs modern models which are more realistic and supportive
* Rituals to support the grieving process
* How our culture has medicalised death
* How to support ourselves and our loved ones through the grieving process
* Subtle and disenfranchised grief
* The downfall of having "backup toys" if your child loses a loved toy, and the consequential message that sends about loss and grief
* Allowing children to see our grief, as an importance part of their development
* Intergenerational grief
* Plus so much more
Where to Find Danni:
Website: https://www.thewayofthewoman.com.au/
Facebook: The Way of the Woman
Instagram: Danni Willow
Resources Mentioned:
Ep 30. Exploring Food & Self-Regulated Eating with Danni Willow
Ep 10. Creating Villages and Connections on Our Motherhood Journeys with Danni Willow
Ep 39. Reflecting on 10 Years as a Parent (how Expectations are a Loss that lead to Grief)
ABOUT DANNI:
Danni is a Parent educator, Aware Parenting instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary school teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and mumma to two beautiful souls.
She is the founder of The Way of the Woman supporting mothers to reclaim the empowered mother within themselves.
Danni is a woman of the earth who connects deeply with cycles of the seasons. She is passionate about story sharing in motherhood and supporting mothers to build ritual and connection into their everyday lives.
Before having children, she trained as an Early Childhood Educator and worked in a range of early years settings. Once she was qualified, she worked in a primary school setting teaching foundation and grade 5/6.
During her third year of teaching, she completed a Master of Education in Student Wellbeing.
Although Danni felt she could make a difference by becoming a teacher and supporting children, she realised after having her two girls, that the greatest place for supporting others to make changes is with their own mothering.
Danni offers mothers support through 1-1 sessions, circles, workshops and containers.
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