Artful Mourning: Navigating Grief with Creativity (ft.Dr.Frida Rundell)

Join us in this profound episode of "The Creative Soul Sanctuary" as we explore the transformative power of creativity in navigating grief and mourning. Dr. Frida C. Rundell, a seasoned expert in narrative and solution-focused therapies, guides us through understanding the difference between grief as a personal journey and mourning as a communal process. Through her extensive experience, she illuminates how creativity serves as a pathway to healing, offering insights into the therapeutic sound and action of creative release during times of loss.

In this episode, we delve into personal grief processes and communal mourning rituals, emphasizing the importance of community support and the cathartic release found in creative expression. Join us as we uncover how art, storytelling, and other creative practices can facilitate profound emotional and spiritual healing.

About Dr. Frida C. Rundell: Dr. Frida C. Rundell, Ph.D., LPC, is a distinguished faculty member at IIRP and a passionate advocate for restorative practices in education and community settings. With over 50 years of experience, Dr. Rundell specializes in using somatic experiences to heal trauma in children and families. Her work spans international seminars and workshops, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Prof. Rundell is committed to empowering people and helping them reach their potential. She has presented her work at seminars, workshops, and international conferences in over 10 countries. She earned her M. Ed. Psychology from the University of Natal, South Africa, and her Ph.D. in Community Psychology from the University of Zululand, South Africa. She is a licensed professional counselor in the USA.

Prof. Rundell's recent publications are:

Rundell, F.C. The Art of Narrative.(2023).
available at www.restorationmatters.org  or
https://www.amazon.com/Art-Narrative-Frida-Rundell-PhD/dp/0972306730/

Rundell, F. C. (2022). Systemic racism: A transgenerational trauma haunting the soul of South Africa. Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice. https://proctor.gse.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/SystemicRacism_SA_0.pdf

Rundell, F. C. (2021, Summer). Processing trauma using the Relational Care Ladder. IIRP Presidential Paper Series, 4, 1-20. https://www.iirp.edu/images/pdf/Processing_Trauma_Using_the_Relational_Care_Ladder.pdf

Rundell, F., Sheety, A., & Negrea, V. (2018). Managing trauma: A restorative process. In E. Sengupta & P. Blessinger (Eds.), Refugee education: Integration and acceptance of refugees in mainstream society (pp. 17-31). Bingley, England: Emerald Publishing.

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