Good Grief: The Stages of Grief as a Pathway to Presence | Drama Therapist Anna Beck | Episode 49

Navigating Grief and Healing: Unveiling the Rest in Peace, Rise in Power Retreat

In this episode, Kimber reconnects with drama therapist Anna Beck, one of her favorite guests, to discuss their upcoming 'Rest in Peace, Rise in Power' retreat. They dive deep into the theme of grief, an often-avoided but ever-present emotion, especially relevant with their October retreat's spooky death theme. From exploring the different stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—to sharing personal stories and strategies for coping, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone experiencing grief. Anna and Kimber emphasize the importance of community and acceptance in the healing process, promising that the retreat will be a fun, creative, and deeply supportive environment for all participants.

The RIP (Rest in Peace/Rise in Power) Retreat will be held October 10-13, 2024, in Hildale, UT. For more details on how to attend, please reach out to Kimber on Instagram (@thatkimbergirl).

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:38 Exploring Grief and Its Importance

02:32 Navigating Daily Grief

08:44 Stages of Grief: Denial

09:21 Personal Experiences with Denial

17:04 Stages of Grief: Anger

25:34 Expressing and Managing Anger

28:49 Understanding Bargaining in Grief

30:45 The Role of Anxiety in Bargaining

33:37 Shame and Self-Punishment in Bargaining

36:14 Exploring Depression in Grief

42:27 The Journey Towards Acceptance

49:41 The Importance of Community in Grief

58:30 Retreat Details and Final Thoughts