The AC Podcast

186: Talking Honestly to Young People about Grief and Loss

In this Episode

Katrina Shaw, founder of Grow with Grief, joins host Maisie Barlow to share her personal journey of grief and loss, and how this led to her current work, educating, supporting and normalising conversations about grief and loss.

Katrina highlights that grief can stem from various losses and is a highly individual experience without a set timeline, and the need for creating a safe space for emotional expression. She explains that grief and loss will turn up for anyone working with people and stresses the value of learning about grief, being present and honest. Katrina discusses the misconceptions about the stages of grief and provides practical tips for coaches or anyone else working with people experiencing grief and loss.

You Will Learn

• The differences in grieving between adults and children
• The importance of using clear language with young people
• The importance of self-awareness and boundaries

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Guest Bio

Katrina Shaw is a passionate Grief and Loss specialist, committed to creating space for meaningful conversations and breaking the stigma surrounding grief in all its forms. Katrina’s journey has been shaped by lived experiences with loss, as a young person and in adulthood, and she now strives to empower individuals and communities to embrace compassionate and empathetic dialogue.

As a Grief and Loss specialist, founder of Grow with Grief and international speaker, Katrina is driven by a desire to bring the discussion of grief into schools, workplaces, and local communities. Her mission is to normalise conversations around grief whilst providing evidence-informed strategies through workshops, professional development, and speaking events across corporate settings, schools and local communities.

 

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