In this episode, Jessica discusses stigmatized grief with Jessica Barboza. This is grief that is often dismissed or minimized due to people's judgments around the loss.  Types of loss that often contribute to stigmatized grief are suicide, incarceration, death while intoxicated, and more.  We explore how all loss is worth grief, as well as worth support.  We explore how to help loved ones as well as how to get help for yourself.  Jessica Barboza specializes in grief and meaning-making and is a fantastic resource.  If you want to reach out to her you can find her at the Grief Recovery Center Houston, in Texas or through her private practice.  Jessica Barboza, LMFT-S, EMDR-Trained Pacem Family Therapy, PLLC  www.pacemtherapy.com   Grief Recovery Center 200 N Loop W #100  Houston, TX 77018  www.griefrecoveryhouston.com Home | Pacem Family Therapy, PLLC If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected] You can also find Jessica online at: www.hopeagaincounseling.com www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, we have a conversation with Tanya Stevenson about being a Survivor of Suicide Loss as well as helping Survivors of Suicide Loss. We explore a bit of Tanya's story, a bit of Jessica's story, the definition of stigmatized loss, normal reactions to grief, the language around suicide, ways to find support for yourself, and ways to support loved ones.  This episode is full of useful and practical information. Below are some links to resources to get you started.  USA Resources 988- a three-digit number that connects you with crisis counselors 24/7 Alliance of Hope- An online community of support for all survivors of suicide loss: https://allianceofhope.org/ The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- They have a large section for SOSL: https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone Australia Resources: Tanya Stephenson: https://thegriefrecoveryspecialist.com.au/author/tanya/  Lifeline 13 11 14 (National number) StandBy Support After Suicide 1300 727 247 Additional resources including full toolkit available at: www.standbysupport.com.au/resources/ If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected] You can also find Jessica online at: www.hopeagaincounseling.com www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica converses with a fellow Grief Recovery Specialist and Christian Clinical Counselor on the unique challenges of grieving during the holidays. We begin this conversation by learning about Phil’s journey to grief recovery. We then explored what loss is and how sometimes grief becomes our identity.  We then touched on what the Bible says about grief and loss as well as what it says about experiencing joy.  Next, we talked about how the Holiday season can often intensify our grief, how the holidays bring up many unspoken questions, what to do about it, and more.   If you enjoyed this conversation please like and subscribe. And if you are interested in having a discussion with Dr. Phil Cox you can reach him here: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/phil-cox If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected] You can also find Jessica online at: www.hopeagaincounseling.com www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

The Saturday before Thanksgiving is National Survivor of Suicide Loss day and we wanted to shed light on this population and instill hope in anyone grieving the death of a loved one suicide.  In this episode, Jessica interviews Martina Meyer, a fellow Grief Recovery Method Specialist and fellow survivor of suicide loss. We explore suicide awareness, language, taboo, stories of struggle and recovery, and end with hope for brighter days. Martina loves teaching what she’s learned and offers a broad portfolio of specialty certifications:  - Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist- Conscious Uncoupling – creating your “Happy EVEN after” - Calling in “The One” – living your own unique vision for true love - DreamBuilding and LifeMastery – applying principles of success to YOUR life - Movement Education – offering a whole body-mind-soul experience (Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), Tango dancer, Alexander Technique Apprentice).   Link to Martina’s site: https://MartinaHMeyer.com - prospective clients can find out more about who she is, and what she teaches - and they can schedule a complimentary discovery session or initial Grief Recovery Consultation with her.   If you enjoyed what you heard and want more from Martina she has provided a special code for Hope Again listeners. Her next group course is a relationship course for women only. It’s a guided book study of Allison Armstrong’s “The Queen’s Code”: Learn to unlock and apply the secrets of communicating more effectively with men, and adopt a “code of honor” that will change your relationship to yourself and men forever - in personal and professional settings. It’s fun; it’s fascinating; it’s life-changing… It starts Wednesday, Dec 7th at 2 pm ET, and we meet 9 times - on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month…   Link to register:  https://martinahmeyer.as.me/QueensCode - Add coupon Code “QUEEN” for a $100 “Thank you for listening” bonus… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica has a real conversation with Holly Kaufman about suicide awareness and prevention. Holly is a US veteran and a grief recovery method specialist with personal experience with mental health struggles and suicidal ideation. Her story is one full of hope and recovery and this episode provides some tips and tools for anyone struggling You can learn more about Holly here: https://www.griefrecoverysource.com/about If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected] You can also find Jessica online at: www.hopeagaincounseling.com www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica discusses with a fellow therapist and parent how to best support our children during all stages but especially during transitions and adulthood. Kim Dixon is a faith-based counselor in Alabama who treats anxiety, depression, children and adolescents with behavioral problems, grief, divorce, and stress management. She also has years of experience working and parenting children in foster care and her own children.  Parenting and supporting adult children has its challenges, especially when mental health plays a role in the relationship.  Listen to this episode for tips and tools to support your children during times of growth, struggle, transition, and more.  For more about Kimberly or to know when her next workshop goes live, see her contact information below.     Kimberly Dixon, M.Ed., LPC, NCC  Pathways to Hope Counseling, LLC 334-690-HOPE (4673)  naturecounseling.com/  https://www.facebook.com/PathwaysToHopeCounseling/ If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected]  You can also find Jessica online at:  www.hopeagaincounseling.com  www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling  www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc  https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica has a discussion with Claudia Sotelo, a fellow Licensed Professional Counselor servicing clients throughout the state of Texas.  Together we explored the definition of stress and overwhelm as well as ways to get to a place of wellness. She provided physical and personal tools as well as encouragement on when it’s time to seek out a professional for further support.  Listen to this episode for some quick tips to get on the road to wellness as well as some validation for some of the symptoms you may be experiencing that others have dismissed. Some of the resources Claudia shared with us are Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/ and the book, Try Softer by Aundi Kolber  To connect with Claudia and learn more about how she can help you, connect with her here: www.counselorclaudia.com, https://www.instagram.com/counselor_claudia2022/,  and [email protected]  I pray this episode leaves you feeling hopeful for a future of wellness. If you would like more information about Hope Again Counseling with Jessica Frasier, LPC, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected]  You can also find Jessica online at:  www.hopeagaincounseling.com  www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling  www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc  https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica has a discussion with Dr. Shiven Chaudhry, an integrative physician servicing patients in Nevada and California using a team approach to wellness.  Together we explored what it means to experience wellness. Dr. Shiven believes our mind, body, and soul need to be balanced to be well. He has a 6 pillar approach to helping his patients achieve wellness and we touch on many of the components in this episode.  Listen to this episode for some quick tips to get on the road to wellness and some validation for some of the symptoms you may be experiencing that others have dismissed. I pray this episode leaves you feeling hopeful for a future of wellness.    To connect with Dr. Shiven and learn more about how his practice can help you, connect with him and his team here: www.doctorshiven.com If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected]  You can also find Jessica online at: www.hopeagaincounseling.com www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc  https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica finished up the conversation on COVID Aftershock by discussing the idea of getting back to a place of wellness with a friend and fellow therapist, Dawn Coryat-Hon. In the episode, we explored the good and bad habits learned during COVID and discussed ways to let go of the bad habits and reincorporate the excellent and healthy ideas and behaviors.  This is a fantastic episode on our Journey back to Wellness.  To learn more about Dawn, you can find her here: http://www.ichoosemecounseling.com/counseling/ If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected]  You can also find Jessica online at:  www.hopeagaincounseling.com  www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling  www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc  https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support

In this episode, Jessica continues the conversation on COVID Aftershock with a special guest,  trauma therapist Becca Ferguson, LPC.  In this episode we define trauma, talk about why we are using this word so much, explore how trauma looks different for everyone, and end with tips and tools to navigate this post-pandemic world while healing from our experiences these past few years.   To hear more from Becca you can find her here:  https://www.beccafergusonlpc.com Email: [email protected] If you would like more information about Jessica, have topics you would like to learn more about, or need help finding someone to walk through your journey with you, email her at: [email protected]  You can also find Jessica online at:  www.hopeagaincounseling.com  www.facebook.com/hopeagaincounseling  www.instagram.com/hopeagaincc  https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/jessica-frasier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeagain/support