Healing Through Grief: Dr. Sabrina Black's Essential Tips
Grief puts so much stuff in your mind that there's no room to process all of it.
Ever felt like grief has taken over your life? In this episode of 'Mental Health Mondays', Dr. Sabrina Black dives into practical strategies to help you navigate through the pain of loss. Building on her previous discussion, she shares eight actionable tips that can make a real difference. One standout technique is the 'four, seven, eight' breathing exercise, designed to reduce stress by regulating your breath.
Another key tip is journaling—no need for perfect prose, just let your thoughts flow freely to clear your mind. Dr. Black also emphasizes the importance of keeping a schedule to combat forgetfulness, a common symptom of grief. She advises on maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated, steering clear of the temptation to binge on comfort foods. Finding solace in good listeners and joining support groups are also highlighted as crucial steps in the healing process.
This episode is packed with compassionate advice and practical tools to help you or a loved one move through grief with more ease and understanding.