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How widowhood made me happier | Tabby Kerwin | TEDxTeesside
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-25 16:35
In years gone by, this is how I, as a widow, would have been portrayed. Veiled and shrouded in sadness, a widow was to be seen but not heard. Silent but strong as they carried the burden of loss for family and friends for a set amount of time as dictated by culture, religion, society, and men.Historically, there was a timeline and a guideline for a widow's grief. Well, we can forget all of that. Hello, I can see you now.[laughter] My name's Tabby Kerwin. I am a published coaching psychologist and a widow. A ...
A daughter's words inspire her parents to embrace life
60 Minutes· 2025-11-24 00:02
60 Minutes overtime. >> What was Gracie like. >> She was lively.>> Very >> like Yeah. Just full of life. Love life.Love people, you know, was adventurous. >> Your face lights up just thinking about >> cuz she was, you know, just super special girl. This week on 60 Minutes, I worked on a story with producer Katie Brennan about the empty rooms that are left behind by children who have been murdered in school shootings.>> I'd gotten a sense that the country had grown numb to all the school shootings, and I tho ...
Giving validation and language to climate grief | Cindy Chia | TEDxSaltLakeCity
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-19 17:54
Climate Change Impacts on Mental Health - The report highlights that in 2024, over 8,000 premature deaths in Utah were linked to air pollution, nearly equivalent to the population of Park City, indicating a significant public health crisis [1] - Climate change-related events such as air pollution, wildfire smoke, drought, and heat waves are impacting people's physical and mental well-being, leading to feelings of tiredness, detachment, helplessness, and anxiety [2] - Studies indicate that nearly half of the children exposed to wildfires develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, demonstrating the profound psychological impact of climate trauma [6] - Climate change is causing a form of grief related to environmental loss, often misunderstood as a personal issue, but is a valid response to a world in crisis [4][12] Physiological and Neurological Responses - Exposure to climate change can shift the nervous system into survival mode, affecting mental health physiologically and neurologically [7] - Climate change-related stress can irritate the vagus nerve, increase inflammation, disrupt sleep, and spike cortisol levels, leading to physical symptoms like a racing heart and exhaustion [8] Coping and Healing Strategies - Naming and acknowledging climate grief can reduce internal chaos and help individuals understand their emotional experiences [14][15] - Grounding in the present moment through sensory awareness and mindful movements can help the nervous system feel safe and ease stress [15][16] - Maintaining a consistent sleep routine and using air purifiers can regulate mood, reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, and build resilience [17][18] - Acknowledging that symptoms may be related to climate change impacts can shift individuals from feeling broken to feeling empowered [19]
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir
MSNBC· 2025-10-25 17:59
Themes and Grief Exploration - The book explores grief, not only from losing loved ones, but also from the loss of culture, community, family, friendship, trust, illusions, dreams, and childhood [4] - The book meditates on long-lasting grief and what it means to survive grief [4][5] Immigration and Identity - Immigration can be a lonely experience requiring courage and can incite rage in both immigrants and those who oppose them [6][7] - The book addresses prejudice, abuse, bullying, and feelings of not belonging that many immigrants and immigrant teenagers face [5] Universal Experiences - College rejections are portrayed as a universal crisis, especially when college is seen as the only way out of a difficult situation [8][9] - Music plays a central role, providing a sense of understanding and connection for young people navigating their emotions [13][14]
3 ways to rewrite how we grieve | Grace Barnes | TEDxUniversityofPretoria
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-09 15:45
Core Message - Grief is not a problem to be solved but an experience to be acknowledged and integrated [3] - Grief is not linear but layered, shapeshifting, and embodied, moving through our bodies [4] - Grief is a universal human experience, not an exception [5] Reframing Grief - Instead of resisting grief, the industry suggests welcoming it as a teacher about love [2][3] - The industry proposes giving grief a name, voice, and purpose, particularly through creative expression like poetry [8][9] - Poetry, with its fragmented and rhythmic nature, provides a language for grief when ordinary words fail [10][11][12] Practical Applications - The industry recommends naming grief, imaging it, and sharing it to create community and lessen loneliness [14][15][16] - The industry encourages a shift in language, replacing "I'm fine" with more honest expressions of grief's weight [17] - Grief is not the opposite of love but another face of love, emphasizing the importance of sitting with grief [18][19]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-07 04:00
Social Impact - The report highlights the devastating loss of homes and memories due to an unspecified event, emphasizing the emotional toll on affected families [1] - The report expresses deep sorrow and grief over the destruction and the resulting loss experienced by families [1] Humanitarian Concerns - The report conveys empathy for families who have lost everything, focusing on the broken remnants of their past lives [1]
Breaking the Cycle of Grief through Communication | Heather Schultz Gittens | TEDxCUNY
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-31 15:05
Grief & Healing Process - The speech emphasizes the universality of grief and highlights that the grief journey is unique for everyone [14] - It outlines a five-step process for navigating grief: communicating with oneself, communicating externally, building a community, releasing grief physically, and becoming a grief cycle breaker [15][16][17][18][20] - The speech suggests various methods for physical release of grief, including yoga, meditation, Reiki, somatic work, acupuncture, running, walking, and dancing [20] - The speaker advocates for breaking generational grief cycles by identifying and accepting the root cause of trauma [15] Personal Journey & Identity - The speaker shares their personal experience as a transracial adoptee, detailing the compounded grief of losing their birth mother and being separated from their Korean heritage [2] - The speaker's journey includes reconnecting with their Korean identity through travel, research, and eventually searching for their birth mother [24][25][26][28][29] - The speaker highlights the importance of writing as a tool for processing grief and connecting with both their deceased mother and their son [4][5][10][11][36][37] Family & Legacy - The speech underscores the potential negative impact of unhealed parental grief on children and the importance of addressing it [15] - The speaker expresses gratitude for their adoptive mother's love and support, while also acknowledging the complexities of their adoption story [13][14][27][35] - The speaker aims to create a loving and supportive environment for their son, breaking the cycle of generational grief and honoring their Korean heritage [33][34][35][36][37][38]
Finding Purpose and Strength in Stillness and Grief | Zymba Ding | TEDxAteneodeManilaU
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-27 15:37
Okay. When I say shisa, you say bad. Shisa. Shisa.Thank you. Sure. Well, I'm not here to do my jump split or perform slay aatak.I am here to talk about something. Can I say Can I say something. Something.Well, okay. My god, you look so pretty. I look pretty, too.Amen. Okay. How do you mourn someone you never got to say goodbye to because you're too busy trying to become someone they'd be proud of.Hello, my name is Zimbading, your queen of the jungle, a drag queen, an artist, a dreamer, and your fifth placer ...
Why we need to talk about grief at work | Montrella Cowan | TEDxClarkstown
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-18 16:22
Employee Engagement & Presenteeism - Employee engagement in corporate America has reached its lowest point in a decade, despite multibillion-dollar investments in workplace wellness initiatives [1] - Presenteeism, where employees are physically present but mentally preoccupied, significantly impacts individuals and organizations worldwide by diminishing morale and workplace efficiency [1] - Intense grief can cause an employee to operate at approximately 70% of their usual productivity in the initial six months following a significant loss [1] - Presenteeism costs the US economy upwards of 15 trillion dollars annually [1] Leadership & Empathy - Traditional approaches to employee performance often involve performance evaluations and outsourcing to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which can leave employees feeling unsupported during personal crises [1] - Companies often invest in equipment but neglect the emotional well-being of their employees, highlighting a lack of empathy in the workplace [1] - Compassionate leaders who create a grief-sensitive workplace can powerfully drive employee performance and engagement [1] Strategies for a Grief-Sensitive Workplace - The three-step strategy involves: Admit (recognize loss), Omit (eliminate judgment), and Emit (demonstrate empathy) [1][2] - Omitting judgment during grief requires patience and grace, acknowledging the various stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) [2] - Emitting empathy involves creating meaningful connections, illustrating empathy in action, and empowering employees [2] Economic Impact & Cultural Shift - Unresolved grief is estimated to cost companies 225 billion dollars annually [2] - True leadership involves embedding support for grief into the company culture rather than outsourcing it [3]