Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Grief Support Mistakes - Megan Devine LPC
Grief Support Mistakes - Megan Devine LPC
Grief Support Mistakes - Megan Devine LPC
Friday 15th March 2019
Megan Devine discusses the 'cult of positivity' in grief support and emphasizes compassion on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Megan Devine on Embracing Grief and Challenging Positivity Myths
When I say that cheering people up and encouraging them to move on and look on the bright side and all of this stuff is not working, the backlash that I get is like you're so negative.
Ever felt pressured to 'stay positive' during tough times? Megan Devine knows this all too well. In this heartfelt episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', licensed therapist Megan Devine sits down with host Paul Gilmartin to share her personal journey through grief and how it led her to challenge the 'cult of positivity'. After the sudden death of her partner, Megan found herself navigating a world that often dismissed genuine sorrow in favor of forced cheerfulness.
She opens up about the importance of holding space for pain and allowing grief to unfold naturally, rather than trying to fix or cheer up those who are suffering. Megan emphasizes that grief is a normal part of life and needs to be met with compassion and self-care.
Throughout their conversation, Paul and Megan touch on the difficulties of having honest conversations about mental health, the significance of truly listening to someone’s pain, and the barriers that shame and secrecy create around emotional well-being. This episode is a powerful reminder that it's okay to not be okay and that honoring our emotions, even the tough ones, is crucial for healing.
If you're tired of being told to 'look on the bright side' and want to understand how to support yourself and others through genuine empathy, this episode is a must-listen.