The Place We Find Ourselves 137 How to Heal From Sorrow and Grief Part 4 with Heather Stringer
Apr 17, 2023
Heather Stringer, an expert in creating healing rituals, joins the podcast to discuss the transformative power of ritual in healing from grief and trauma. They explore symbols of self-discovery and personal growth, emphasize the role of witnesses and community in accepting and integrating past experiences, and encourage listeners to heed their inner wisdom for clarity and alignment.
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Ritual Counters Perpetual Assault
- Rituals antidote the ongoing assault of unprocessed events by offering meaning and embodied action.
- Choosing to release or prepare for loss restores agency before life takes it away.
Cancer 'Bridesmaids' Prepared A Woman For Surgery
- Heather held a pre-surgery ritual for Casey with friends, singing, water, broken twigs, and anointing oil.
- The ritual created sisterhood, allowed Casey to receive care, and steadied her before a double mastectomy.
Design Rituals With Intention And No Judgment
- Create ritual spaces that match the intensity of the experience and remove judgment or pity.
- Offer practical symbols and touch to allow the person to receive care without strings attached.