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Honoring Traditions and Making New Ones This Holiday Season with Jordan Schwartz Hendin
Manage episode 383727344 series 1508100
Cognitive Behavioral and Grief Coach Jordan Schwartz Hendin joins host Stacy Francis to discuss navigating the holidays after losing a spouse. Jordan draws from her personal experiences with grief, having lost her own mother at a young age and supporting her widowed grandmother through multiple losses. Now a professional coach, she works with women struggling with grief and major life transitions. In this week’s show, Jordan and Stacy explore handling loss and loneliness, honoring traditions, and staying financially sound.
- The holidays can bring up complex emotions such as sadness, anger, and loneliness. This is normal after a major loss.
- Avoid unhealthy coping strategies like becoming an "isolator" or "doer." Don't overcommit to events or hide away alone.
- Reflect on your core values. Focus on traditions that align with what matters most, like family time.
- Make new memories and experiences, especially with children. Gift experiences rather than material items.
- Have open conversations with family about your grief. Don't pretend to be okay if you're not.
- Manage your finances by focusing on your values, not material possessions. Stick to a budget for holiday gifts and activities.
- You don't have to navigate the holidays alone. Seek support from family or a grief counselor during this difficult time.
Resources
Jordan Schwartz on Website | Instagram | Email | Phone: 917-947-6037
Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter)
Email: stacy@francisfinancial.com
Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
174 episodes
Manage episode 383727344 series 1508100
Cognitive Behavioral and Grief Coach Jordan Schwartz Hendin joins host Stacy Francis to discuss navigating the holidays after losing a spouse. Jordan draws from her personal experiences with grief, having lost her own mother at a young age and supporting her widowed grandmother through multiple losses. Now a professional coach, she works with women struggling with grief and major life transitions. In this week’s show, Jordan and Stacy explore handling loss and loneliness, honoring traditions, and staying financially sound.
- The holidays can bring up complex emotions such as sadness, anger, and loneliness. This is normal after a major loss.
- Avoid unhealthy coping strategies like becoming an "isolator" or "doer." Don't overcommit to events or hide away alone.
- Reflect on your core values. Focus on traditions that align with what matters most, like family time.
- Make new memories and experiences, especially with children. Gift experiences rather than material items.
- Have open conversations with family about your grief. Don't pretend to be okay if you're not.
- Manage your finances by focusing on your values, not material possessions. Stick to a budget for holiday gifts and activities.
- You don't have to navigate the holidays alone. Seek support from family or a grief counselor during this difficult time.
Resources
Jordan Schwartz on Website | Instagram | Email | Phone: 917-947-6037
Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter)
Email: stacy@francisfinancial.com
Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
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