In this episode, licensed clinical professional counselor Chelsea Steinsdorfer joins hosts Kim and Ben to discuss grief, its various seasons, and how different Enneagram types may experience loss.

Chelsea shares her personal journey through grief, including the loss of her father and years of infertility, and how these experiences shaped her approach to grief counseling. The conversation explores the five seasons of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - and how grief manifests as waves that come and go.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Grief isn't just about death - it can be any significant loss including relationships, jobs, or life plans
• The term ""seasons"" is preferred over ""stages"" as grief isn't linear and can come back around
• Each Enneagram type may experience and process grief differently
• Processing grief alone isn't recommended - support from others or professional help is valuable
• Accepting grief doesn't mean forgetting or ""moving on"" - it's about learning to live with the loss
• Preparing a ""coping toolbox"" during good days can help during difficult waves of grief
• Resources:
• Books:
• "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" by Mark Vroegop - about discovering the practice of lamenting

RESOURCES

Books:

"Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" by Mark Vroegop - about discovering the practice of lamenting

Counseling Resources:

PsychologyToday.com - find local counselors that match your needs

BetterHelp.com - online counseling platform

Biblical Reference:

Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit"

For more about the Enneagram types, listeners are encouraged to refer to Episode 2 of the podcast.

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Info credit: Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach)

Hosts: Kim Willey and Ben Sorrells

Ben is a Certified Enneagram Coach through YEC and Beth McCord

Helpful Links:

Discover your Enneagram Type: Here's one that we like! YEC Enneagram Type Assessment

Learn about all 9 types: 9 Types Overview

In-depth Enneagram Courses: YEC Enneagram Courses

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