Episode 11: In this podcast episode, we talk about the complex feeling of grief that comes with death and saying goodbye, and how we can deal with it.

It is quite natural to grieve when you have to say goodbye to someone. But how a person grieves and for how long varies greatly.
Grief is an individual process. In this podcast episode, we talk about the complex feeling of grief that comes with death and saying goodbye, and how we can deal with it.

In addition to strong psychological side effects, many people also experience physical reactions such as abdominal pain or sleep disorders. Others experience anger or feelings of guilt. This is all part of the grieving process.

"Those around us often react strangely to the grief reactions," explains psychologist Alexandra Rettinger. "It's not uncommon for the grieving person to ask themselves: Am I still normal?".

As a life situation coach at pme Familienservice , Alexandra Rettinger accompanies group coaching sessions with mourners, among other things. In the podcast, she explains what grief is and how you can support yourself and others in the grieving process.   

In the 11th episode of "Heiter bis stürmisch", podcast host Olli Schmidt talks to psychologist and life coach Alexandra Rettinger:

- What is grief?  

- What emotional and physical effects does grief have on the body and mind?

- What stages of grief are there?

- What can I do to deal with grief and support myself or others?

- When should I seek professional support?

- Which mourning rituals can help?

- How do other cultures deal with grief?