S2. EP 11: Interconnection of Grief and Trauma Therapy

In this episode of the Been There, Dunn That podcast, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge engages in a profound conversation with Samantha (Sam) Pitkin, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in grief and trauma therapy. Sam shares her journey into trauma work, highlighting the intersection of grief and trauma, and the importance of community support in the grieving process. They discuss common myths surrounding grief, the role of shame and guilt, and the complexities of bereavement. The conversation emphasizes the need for hope and resilience in navigating grief, and the significance of understanding neurodivergence in the context of loss.

Sam recommends local hospice and looking for grief therapy as a specialty when finding resources. She also recommends the following books:

⁠Grief Recovery Handbook⁠

⁠Grieving Brain⁠

⁠There is No Good Card for This⁠

Sam can be reached for professional connections only through through her email: sam@kawacounseling.com