Grief Matters
Grief Matters
Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center
The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center will host a monthly podcast featuring conversations about life and death. 
How to give support to someone who is grieving
During this season of giving and celebration it's helpful to know how to support someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Support the show
Dec 23, 2023
10 min
Mourning the loss of our old self
Hosted by Lorri Opitz this week's podcast explores the grief surround mourning the loss of who we were before our profound loss.Support the show
Dec 15, 2023
5 min
Why do we Grieve?
We learn early in life that we have to deal with loss. So why do we grief? It's because "grief" is all about "us." It's the last act of love we have to give. Listen to Lorri Opitz as  she talks about this topicSupport the show
Dec 8, 2023
4 min
What is "Magical Thinking?"
"Magical Thinking" in the grief process can negatively sabotage ourselves into thinking we are bad people because our love wasn't enough to cure our loved one. Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center, offers tips on how to break the cycle of "Magical Thinking."Support the show
Dec 1, 2023
7 min
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
The Holiday is not just a day, but an entire season. Listing to learn some tips on how to navigate the holiday season when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Support the show
Nov 21, 2023
9 min
How Does Grief Affect Us?
Listen to Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center as she discusses some the emotional and spiritual ways that grief affects us. Support the show
Nov 16, 2023
5 min
Understanding the Lingo
What is grief, mourning and bereavement? The normal, natural responses to the death of someone we love.Support the show
Nov 9, 2023
5 min
Reinvestment: Inspire Hope After Loss
Reinvest in life. Part of the healing process is to begin to think and act outside yourself.Support the show
Nov 9, 2021
28 min
Celebrate A Life 5K
Celebrate the life of a loved on at our 6th Annual Celebrate A Life 5K Walk to be held on Saturday, September 25th at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds in Augusta. Support the show
Sep 3, 2021
6 min
Honoring our Beloved Pets
Facing the loss of a beloved pet can change your entire world. It becomes important to honor and experience your needs and emotions as they are, not how you or anyone else wants them to be or thinks they should be. This is your time to do what is best for you and your beloved pet. Please know you do not have to walk this road alone.Support the show
Aug 4, 2021
7 min
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