The Mourning Meeting: Season 3, Episode 13

Dec 14

Caring for the Caregiver

Melissa Lunardini and Mandi Zucker both founded organizations focused on supporting people after a loss. They are both frequently asked how they maintain their own mental health in such an emotional draining job. In this episode, Mandi and Melissa share some of their own strategies they use to avoid burnout and focus on their own self-care.

Melissa Lunardini, MA, MBA, FT can be reached at www.radicalgrief.org.

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