The Elite Performance Podcast Managing Grief with Sherry Walling, PhD | Elite Performance Podcast #26
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May 16, 2023 Sherry Walling, a grief management expert and author of 'Touching Two Worlds,' dives deep into the complexities of grief. She highlights the dangers of building an identity around loss and the importance of processing emotions amidst stress. Walling contrasts acute vs. chronic stress and discusses how grief can affect leadership and team dynamics. She emphasizes the value of physical activities for mental health and encourages open emotional expression to navigate grief effectively, enhancing resilience and creativity.
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Use Defense Mechanisms For Acute Bursts
- Use defense mechanisms during acute, time-limited stressors and action periods where emotion would impede performance.
- Reserve recovery and introspection for the time between acute bursts to let body and emotion reset.
Process Grief To Avoid Future Disruption
- Process painful experiences early rather than storing them because unprocessed grief will resurface at inopportune times.
- Clearing emotional baggage reduces future disruption and prevents cracks in your foundation.
Lead With Candid Support For Grieving Team Members
- Speak candidly with team members after loss and ask what flexibility or support they need.
- Offer variable responsibilities so they can say 'put me in' when ready or step back when not functioning fully.