Gently into the Night

Episode 5: Alanna Knobben - Community Supports & Personal Grief Journeys

Host: Kirsten White Season 1 Episode 5

Guest: Alanna Knobben Author, Grief Mentor, Educator

Alanna Knobben is the founder of Carry You With Me. Alanna is an author, community builder, international speaker and grief mentor. She is dedicated to helping others transform their grief and cherish the love that remains after the death of a loved one.  

 Carry You With Me includes the treasured storybook, online community, meaningful mementos collection, live workshops, education and the Carry You With Me Online Program and grieving hearts support gatherings.  Alanna is a member of the Global Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance’s (PLIDA) leading the Member Engagement Committee and collaborates with various bereavement organizations across North America. 

Topics Discussed: 

  • What is grief 
  • Different kinds of support. 
  • Giving support after experiencing grief. 
  • Holding space for grief
  • Challenges in supporting someone who is grieving
  • Finding Community 
  • Child Loss - the many experiences of losing a child.
  • Labels and theory about finding certainty 
  • Comparing in grief.
  • Intentionality to each support we are offering.
  • Writing a story book and sharing these grief expressions with others. 
  • Loss of self


Visit Alanna’s Website

https://carryyouwithme.com/


The Bridge - Grief Group Support

“A six week online group session (over a three month period) to offer you support, reflection, tools and transformation as you explore and integrate your grief and love after the death of a loved one.”

https://carryyouwithme.com/thebridge


Carry You With Me Online Program 

https://carryyouwithme.com/cywm-program


Carry You With Me Storybook

“Carry You With Me is a heartfelt story written from a Mother’s perspective on love, loss, healing and hope. Messages that speak to all touched by the loss of a pregnancy, infant or child.”

https://carryyouwithme.com/mementos/p/cywm-storybook


Host: Kirsten White, R. Psych (Lark and Raven Wellness)

www.larkandravenwellness.com


Music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay

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