Grief and Loss of a Spouse with Maureen McClelland, LPC, RN, BSN

The grief process can vary with each individual, but sometimes it
can be helpful to find commonalities in a journey similar to
yours. In today’s episode, we talk about the loss of a spouse
with Maureen McClelland, LPC, RN, BSN. Learning about different
types of losses can help us better support someone in the midst
of this experience, and Maureen draws on not only on her
professional experience but also her life experience as a young
widow, only parent to her now-grown daughter, as well as a breast
cancer survivor in order to help her clients strive to reach
their full potential. Tuning in today, you’ll learn about the
similarities between PTSD and grief, the differences between
alone time and isolating yourself, and some of the resources
Maureen found helpful during her personal journey with grief, as
well as so much more! Make sure not to miss today’s profound and
insightful conversation with Maureen McClelland.





Key Points From This Episode:


An introduction to today’s guest, Maureen McClelland, her
background, and her practice.

Hear more about Maureen’s personal experience with grief,
which she shares candidly.

Learn about different types of grief and loss, both sudden
and expected.

Maureen reflects on some of the similarities between PTSD and
grief.

How she was affected by the loss of dreams and milestones
when her spouse passed away.

Why it is advised that you don’t make major decisions after
going through a major loss.

Hear how Maureen adjusted to becoming an only parent to her
daughter.

How she learned to care for herself by finding a support
group.

The ways that COVID-19 has compounded the loneliness that
often accompanies grief.

Everyone grieves differently; how the process of grieving
might vary from person to person.

Learn about the differences between being alone versus
isolating yourself and the important role that routine can play.

Preparing yourself for triggering milestones like birthdays
and anniversaries.

Finding happiness and purpose after grief, purpose being the
sixth phase of grief.

Resources Maureen found helpful during her grief journey,
like keeping a gratitude journal.

The small joys she looked for on a daily basis that gave her
hope going forward.

Ending on a story of hope: remembering that these moments of
sadness will not last.






Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Maureen McClelland on LinkedIn


Maureen McClelland on Facebook


McClelland Counseling


Modern Widows Club


Kain Ramsay


The Promise of a New Day