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Acceptance and Grief

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Diane Wiltshire defines acceptance in grief as 'the opposite of resistance,' explaining why unexpected death shatters our sense of safety.

Licensed clinical social worker Andy Dean interviews therapist Diane Wiltshire about the complex relationship between grief and trauma. They explore how acceptance, defined as the opposite of resistance, is a crucial component for navigating various types of loss, from death and divorce to job loss and loss of identity.

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