Sibling Grief Week

A full description of each event- so you can choose what is best for you!

Monday: For those who know the pain of Sibling Loss by Suicide

11/4/24 4:15 - 6:15 PST
(or view the recording)

Understanding and coping with the unique stigma of suicide loss (like those people who define your sibling by how they died 🙄)
Addressing the persistent "why" questions, guilt and learning how to cope with the intense emotions that come from these questions
Managing fears about genetic predisposition and mental health concerns - and learning how to talk about suicide
Processing the complex emotions of this loss, including processing anger toward your sibling, toward yourself, or toward people you feel are responsible for this loss
(we will actually process this anger and listen to it - I'm not hear to tell you not to be angry)
Strategies for discussing the cause of death and setting personal boundaries

Tuesday: For those who know the pain of
Sibling Loss from Addiction

11/5/24 4:15 - 6:15 PST
(or view the recording)

Navigating the concept of ambiguous loss in addiction
(like how even before they died it feels like you lost the person your sibling was before they struggled with addiction)
Addressing stigma, judgment, and shame associated with addiction loss.
We will talk about how to handle when this topic comes up in work situations, social settings and more. And how to care for yourself when triggers come up. e
Processing guilt over past interactions and perceived enablement. I'm here to help you learn to view yourself with compassion when thinking of past 'mistakes'
Coping with traumatic memories related to the addiction journey. We will learn strategies to find past memories with your sibling that feel full of connection - and what to do when all you can see is the memories filled with pain and fear.
Balancing grief with potential feelings of relief and managing associated guilt. It's okay if you are relieved that their struggle with addiction and all the pain it caused is finally over. This doesn't mean you are glad they died.

Wednesday: For those who know the pain of Sibling Loss to Illness

11/6/24 4:15 - 6:15 PST
(or view the recording)

Understanding and managing survivor's guilt, like the never ending questions "Why did they get sick and not me?"
Coping with traumatic memories of decline and medical experiences - and addressing how this painful and traumatic experience is often minimized.
Addressing medical system fatigue and managing personal health anxiety - with tools that you can use whenever these fears crop up.
Processing guilt over missed opportunities during the illness. You may feel like you should have spent more time with them than you did - or feel that you should have had mire deep conversations.
Navigating societal expectations of relief after a long illness - too many people may assume that you are simply glad they are not in pain any more - when in reality this whole experience is deeply unfair and painful.

Thursday: For those who know the pain of Sibling Loss to a Traumatic Event

11/7/24 4:15 - 6:15 PST
(or view the recording)

Managing shock, disbelief, and the sudden disruption of normalcy - it's okay if this never feels 'normal'; we will talk about how to manage that.
Coping with intrusive thoughts, images, and a heightened sense of vulnerability. Daily life might feel terrifying now, and I will help you find ways to feel safe again.
Addressing intense survivor's guilt and "what if" scenarios. Even though you might logically know this guilt doesn't make sense that doesn't make it any less real. You will learn how to confront it each time it comes up.
Developing strategies for managing fear of similar events and processing anger/injustice (including experiencing the court system). Your anger is valid. I will help you process it and listen to it - so you don't feel stuck in it.
Navigating the challenges of discussing the traumatic nature of the loss. Some people aren't going to react well to your loss - let's talk about how to support you in those times.