Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington

Not My Child!

Greg Washington

In this episode Greg speaks with Helene Rennervik and they discuss the power of hope as she had to go through her son getting diagnosed with cancer at a young age. 

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Website: http://www.helenerennervik.com/
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenerennervik/

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[0:01-2:05] Opening Segment

 

[2:05-11:07] Helene’s Background and Story

  • Helene speaks about her upbringing and whether or not she was taught how to deal with trauma and grief
  • Helene talks about her own experiences with trauma and grief
  • Is there differences in the way different cultures cope?

[11:07- 28:08] Her Son’s Story

  • Helene shares the story of her son being diagnosed with cancer at a young age
  • What were some healthy and unhealthy coping habits that Helene developed during this time? 

[28:08-57:06] Reflection

  • What kind of support did you want from others throughout all of this?
  • How do you re-energize yourself?
  • What was the toughest part of your journey?
  • Helene speaks about the book that she wrote about her story?

[57:06-59:41] Closing Segment


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