Embracing Grief: A Path to Healing with Gris Alves
All trauma work is grief work. Most therapy is grief work because you realize some ideas that you had about life that aren't really true, and when you slow down to feel it, there's going to be some grief.
January might signal a fresh start on the calendar, but for many, it’s still a time of introspection and slow healing. In this episode of 'Tales of Recovery', Gris Alves invites listeners to sit with their grief rather than rush through it. She challenges the societal push to 'get it together' instantly and emphasizes the importance of taking things one day at a time, especially in the cold, reflective months of winter.
Gris dives into how acknowledging grief is crucial for true recovery. She shares that most trauma work inherently involves grief work. Whether or not we've experienced a recent loss, we all carry some form of grief that needs recognition. This episode encourages us to be gentle with ourselves, to let the tears flow, and to understand that feeling our emotions is a vital part of healing.
Gris also highlights the power of somatic work—how our bodies play a significant role in processing emotions. By tuning into our physical selves and allowing our bodies to express and release stored emotions, we pave the way for deeper healing. She urges listeners to stop repressing their feelings and start honoring their emotional experiences. A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of self-love and acceptance.
Gris explains that by giving ourselves the love and acceptance we seek from others, we open our hearts to genuine healing. It's about taking responsibility for our own worth and finding balance amidst the chaos of grief and loss. This episode of 'Tales of Recovery' is a heartfelt reminder to honor our grief, be kind to ourselves, and embrace the journey of healing through somatic work and self-love.
Tune in to discover how these practices can help you find peace and recovery.