Healing Through Art
September 17, 2018
Hosted by Addie Anderson
[Download MP3] [itunes] [Bookmark Episode]
Guest Information
Episode Description
Prior to his death, nurse and artist, Joan Cantwell was one of the caretakers and the main coordinator of medical services for her 90-year old father. This entailed keeping track of the numerous appointments he had with his eight doctors, reading and explaining prescriptions, and frequent trips to the pharmacy. The shear complexity of it all required that she be diligent and precise in fulfilling her role. Joan found solace in her art. She began to focus her art on her father’s failing body parts by collaging pieces of medical bills, benefits statements, prescription labels, etc., that she collected during her medical journey. In this episode, Joan will share with us how art has allowed her to work through existential questions about life and how it has made it possible for her to move beyond feeling stuck.
Let’s Talk About Grief!
Archives Available on VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel
Hello and welcome to Let’s Talk About Grief! Each week I talk to professionals and non-professionals about things related to grief, loss, death and dying. Grieving is an experience we will all have in our personal lives. Yet, it’s one of the least talked about subjects around. Well, avoid no more! On our show you learn about the transforming nature of grief.
Expect to gain insight on how to have difficult conversations about grief with family members who try to avoid it like the plague. Learn what it takes to get your financial and legal affairs in order to prepare for the inevitable. And also learn about grief from the viewpoint of funeral directors. But, most of all, be prepared to be informed, inspired, and uplifted.
Tune in to Let’s Talk About Grief!, with Addie Anderson.
Addie Anderson
Addie W. Anderson is the owner and founder of Begin Within Counseling and Coaching Services, Inc., and has been a licensed clinical professional counselor since 2002. After working with hundreds of clients on various mental health issues, Addie recognized that people dealing with grief and loss presented with the most intense pain. With a strong desire to help, Addie became a certified grief counselor and a Grief Recovery Specialist. She specializes in helping grievers manage difficult emotions and create a different life for themselves after a major loss.
In addition to seeing clients, Addie loves connecting with people when she speaks at conferences and organizations. She also partners with funeral homes to provide grief education to the families they serve.
Addie is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. She loves her work and greatly values the opportunities she has each day to help her clients achieve the best life possible.
Episode Directory
October 2018
September 2018
- 9/24/2018: Coping With Grief After a Sudden Death Listen Now
- 9/17/2018: Healing Through Art Listen Now
- 9/10/2018: The Grief Recovery Method Listen Now
