Karen Sutton on Navigating Grief with Self-Compassion and Understanding
Love, respect and understanding is what everyone needs in life, whether grieving or not. That's why she is passionate about helping you to look after yourself, feel more positive, take back control and to build the life you desire.
Grief is a deeply personal journey, and in this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles invites Karen Sutton to share her insights on navigating this challenging path. Karen, one of the UK's first grief and loss coaches specializing in supporting young widows, offers a compassionate perspective drawn from her own experiences with loss. She believes that grief isn't something to be 'fixed' but rather understood and respected in its unique form for each individual.
This conversation dives into the importance of self-compassion, self-love, and understanding as key elements in the grieving process. Karen emphasizes that while everyone's grief journey is different, respecting others' beliefs and feelings is crucial. The episode also sheds light on the often overlooked secondary losses that accompany grief and how time plays a vital role in healing. Valeria and Karen discuss practical self-care tips and the significance of open communication in supporting those who are grieving.
With a message of hope and strength, this episode encourages listeners to be gentle with themselves and others, reminding us that love and understanding are essential, whether we are grieving or not.