Saturday, December 6, 2025
Special Edition: Grief Therapist’s Guide to Holidays After Loss
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The holidays can bring joy and connection — but they can also deepen grief and heartache. Whether you’re navigating the loss of a loved one yourself or trying to support someone who is, this episode offers honest, compassionate, and practical guidance for getting through the season.
Grief therapist and clinical psychotherapist Kelly Grosklags shares how to handle holiday gatherings after loss, what to say (and not say) to those who are grieving, why “time heals all” misses the mark, and how to create space for both sorrow and meaning during the holidays.
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Guest: Kelly Grosklags
Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC, FT, is a highly renowned expert and compassionate clinical psychotherapist in the areas of oncology, palliative care and hospice.
With over 28 years of experience, she has dedicated her life to supporting patients, families, and healthcare providers on their healing journeys, offering solace and guidance through grief and end-of-life care.
The founder of Conversations with Kelly, an online and live interactive speaking engagement platform, Kelly is also an executive producer, author, and international speaker who embodies the art of compassionate communication through transformative guidance, supporting and empowering medical professionals and patients during times of serious illness, grief, and loss.
Check out Kelly’s Books:
When Love Meets Grief: A Grief Therapist’s Reflections from the Bedside and Beyond
Instagram: @seemygrief
Facebook: conversationswithkelly
Podcast: seemygrief
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