20. How Childhood Loss Shows Up in Adulthood with Anne-Marie Conlan, LMHC

I am so grateful to sit down with friend and old co-worker Anne-Marie Conlan in today’s episode.  Anne-Marie is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in bereavement support and is the director of the Bereavement Center of Westchester.  Anne-Marie and I talk about the impacts of childhood loss and the reality of the continuous processing that is required throughout the stages of life.  Anne-Marie shares her knowledge regarding bereavement and the importance of seeking support from a counselor.  

This episodes dives into:

Anne-Marie debunks the myths surrounding grief counseling. Understanding and defining grief. Childhood loss and how processing this loss may be long term.  Anne-Marie shares her own story of loss in her young adult years. Childhood loss and the possible shifts in perspectives regarding life. Life cycles stages and the impact of continual grief. The distinction between loss in early childhood versus teenage years.  Factors that impact the grieving process. Finding new meaning and purpose and accepting a new path. Anne-Marie’s advice for recent loss, those experiencing loss and those supporting others.

Guest Info:

Connect with Anne-Marie Conlan, LMHC on Instagram @thebcwtreeehouse or his website here. 

Resources Mentioned: 

Bereavement Center of Westchester: https://www.bcwtreehouse.org

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