23. Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 2

Grief is a natural and necessary part of loss, but what happens when it lingers beyond its season? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore prolonged or complicated grief—what it is, why it happens, and how to move forward in a healthy way.

We’ll discuss:

• Signs of prolonged grief - when grief has become “stuck” and is interfering with daily life.
• Factors that can make prolonged grief more likely.
• Criteria for the diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder
• Practical, biblical steps to help navigate grief and find healing.

Grieving doesn’t mean forgetting, and healing doesn’t mean you stop missing your loved one. God is present in your pain, offering comfort and hope. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief that feels overwhelming, this episode and the first one provide both information and actionable steps toward peace.  Please join me!!

Here are some links to the things I mentioned in this episode:

• If you think you might be experiencing prolonged or complicated grief, take this free self-assessment:  https://prolongedgrief.columbia.edu/brief-grief-questionnaire/
• Kevin Ellers' Workbook:  https://a.co/d/2wCU6Rz
• H. Norman Wright has books on Amazon, but here is the link to his store to see all that he offers: https://www.hnormanwrightstore.com/ 
• Griefshare - check it out to see if there is a group in your area.  https://www.griefshare.org/

If you are interested in teaching your children about forgiveness, check out my book, The Red Ball - A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness.