There is Life after Loss…

A New Mourning: Growing through Grief addresses the pain, confusion, isolation and disorientation loss generates while providing people with a renewed sense of connection to self and others.

Anchored in narrative medicine methodology individuals and groups acquire a variety of strategies that can be utilized in communal and organizational settings. These include written and spoken word activities, group discussion, peer support, deep listening, and reflection. Individuals and organizations also receive resources for continued support.

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How you or your organization can benefit from A New Mourning:

Workshops

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Professional Development

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One-on-One Sessions

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Watch Regi’s TEDx Talk on Grief and Mourning

Befriending Fear – Adapted and told by Regi Carpenter

Testimonials for A New Mourning

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Thank you for holding space for grief today.

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I appreciate being able to give voice to death. Feels like I might recognize him when he comes.

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We all carry such grief and pain within us---no one is immune! What precious comments were made today about the side-by-side nature of joy and woe.

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You are so brave to help us through the treacherous waters, your willingness to be quiet and wait helps us get there.

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Regi is something of a miracle worker!

Tis a Fearful Thing

“Tis a Fearful Thing

‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.

A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –

to be,
And oh, to lose.

A thing for fools, this,

And a holy thing,

a holy thing
to love.

For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.

To remember this brings painful joy.

‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.”

― Judah Halevi

Why Storytelling?

The Mental and Physical Impact of Stories

“What neuroscientists found when they looked behind the curtain of stories was that stories affect our physical and mental makeup on many different levels. From connecting both sides of the brain to triggering the release of specific neurotransmitters, stories cause real change — to our thoughts, feelings, and often actions.” – Storiusmag.com

Read more about the power of stories…

Empathy, Neurochemistry, and the Dramatic Arc

Neuroscientists agree that stories change people. When we hear a story our sense of connection to one another is strengthened. When we share stories of our experience, strength, and hope the brain releases oxytocin the “bonding” hormone and our ability to feel empathy and compassion for ourselves and one another increases. We become more resilient through the example of others. We feel more connected. We work more efficiently. We’re more creative and productive. We become better listeners, considerate communicators, and stronger team members. Science has proven that stories decrease our stress levels and increase our engagement with life, people, and work. Stories change people.

Watch Empathy, Neurochemistry, and the Dramatic Arc from Paul Zak…