Hunker down with Now’s The Time hosts Tara & Melissa as they invite returning guest-host Brianna back onto the scene. With her, Bri brings an additional guest, Jess Therrien, an Area Advisor for Hospice for a conversation about navigating the end of life and the support that is available, the tough conversations that need to happen and many steps in between

Tara starts off with a story referencing an undergraduate essay she wrote for a midlevel psychology class in 2000 (Psy 290-03). She titled it “Meaningful Loss: The Death of My Grandpa.” She continues in this essay, to discuss & educate on the topic of Disenfranchised Grief & Developmental Thanatology (the process of death & dying).

Bri then takes it away with pertinent supplementation points made by Melissa. Together, these three women invite Jess to discuss her experience in supporting the person & their loved ones as they are faced with the transition process. She does this from under the lens of a hospice care provider. Jess weighs in on this delicate topic as she has worked with a wide variety of people throughout her career. Her journey began while working with children experiencing intellectual & developmental disabilities, autism & other vulnerable populations. Eventually she shifted providing Hospice navigation to those in need; primarily but not limited to senior citizens.

Each woman’s contribution to this episode is mixed with personal stories, experiences, perspectives, perceptions & provide unique insights. Congruent with integrative health coaching, every part of the human system is addressed at least once in conversation; meaning - the intention to speak on the mental, emotional, physical & spiritual connection regarding life, living & the inevitable next step- becomes apparent by the end of this collaborative piece.

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