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Grief counselors offer advice for those who have lost a loved one to COVID-19
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Brittany Jean-Louis (left) and Rebecca Sharbono share advice about getting through the holidays after losing a loved one to COVID-19. (Courtesy photos)
MIAMI – Thousands of South Florida families will spend the holidays with an empty seat at the table after losing a loved one to COVID-19.
Ahead of what may be a difficult holiday season for many South Florida families, Local 10 News spoke with two grief counselors currently working with families who have lost a loved one to the virus.
Brittany Jean-Louis is a therapist, grief expert, speaker, and mental health advocate. She is the content advisor for Still Kickin and the CEO of a mental health clinic, A Freeman’s Place Counseling, LLC, where she and her staff serve adolescents, women, and families. Rebecca Sharbono manages Still Kickin’s programs and online communities, including the Hot Young Widows Club.
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Nora McInerny is the creator and host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, and the founder of the Hot Young Widows Club, an online support group. She talked with Jill about grief.and gratitude. Listen to the interview above, and read a transcript of the complete conversation below.
Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 CST, Jill connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to voting and civic engagement. Looking for more resources and support? Visit our friends at Call to Mind, MPR s initiative to foster new conversations about mental health.