Ep 36: The Power of Grief Literacy: How To Navigate Loss with Gina Moffa

Sep 19, 2023

My guest for this episode is Gina Moffa, a New York-based licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who, for almost two decades, has provided care and counseling for individuals dealing with trauma and grief. Gina's diverse professional experiences, including her impactful work with Holocaust survivors and her tenure as clinical director at Mount Sinai Hospital's Outpatient program, contribute to her unparalleled expertise. She has also recently authored the book, Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go, broadening our understanding of grief and offering a pathway to navigate the complex maze of loss.

We talked about:

00:06:00 - The Importance of Grief Literacy

00:09:33 - Recognizing and Supporting Grief

00:13:32 - Setting Boundaries with Platitudes

00:16:18 - Emotion Phobia and Fear of Loss

00:26:16 - The Full Body Experience of Grief

00:27:19 - Creating a Safe Workplace

00:29:10 - Managing Well-being Outside of Work

00:35:03 - The Limitations of the Five Stages of Grief

Resource mentioned:

Martín Prechtel: Grief and Praise (1 of 3)

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