Healing Through Gratitude: Navigating the Holidays with a Thankful Heart
This week's episode is all about thanksgiving. Whether we're looking forward to celebrating the holidays or are in the midst of profound pet loss and grief, Mindy Meiering of Rainbow Bridge Deck gives tons of helpful tips for being true to ourselves and our emotions this holiday season.
Isabel and Mindy discuss how holidays can be overwhelming for many. Mindy gives us permission to skip the party, leave early, and take care of ourselves this time of year.
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BIO:
The goal in all of Mindy Meiering's work is to help ease suffering and assist individuals in thriving and creating greater emotional resilience and well-being in their lives. She began her career as a psychotherapist 25 years ago and worked in a variety of outpatient and inpatient behavioral health and healthcare settings. Meiering's work now is primarily focused on coaching, teaching mindfulness, and leading retreats. She also offers cognitive-behavioral-based psychotherapy for individuals for individuals who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression. She's passionate about helping her clients bring more gratitude, self-compassion and other mindfulness-based practices into their lives as the basis for creating greater genuine happiness and wellbeing.
Meiering is also the Creator of Rainbow Bridge Deck, A powerful, one-of-a-kind healing tool was created to offer comforting wisdom and tangible coping strategies to guide people through their grief after the loss of a pet.
After the devastating loss of her first dog, Ellie, in 2019, Meiering drew upon her personal grief journey and professional experience to create what she wished she’d had after Ellie died - a supportive, easily accessible resource to comfort, support and guide her as she navigated that painful time.
Each of the 52 cards has specific ways to guide users from feeling heartbroken to peaceful as their hearts begin to heal. A wide range of exercises and healing tools are offered to draw upon for support as individuals navigate the different stages of grieving. Each card is paired with custom artwork by Amy Frank to complement its message.