Dr. Leah Todd on Grief Around the Holidays, Creating Quiet Moments, and Leading an Emotionally-Rich Life, Part 2 of 2
And we’re back for Part 2 with clinical psychologist (and my older sister), Leah Todd. In Part 1 of my conversation with Leah, we spent some time on the basics of therapy and how to get the help you need. In this week’s episode, we’re digging a little deeper and discussing how to navigate grief during the holidays. Leah provides so many invaluable tips on how to honor a loved one’s memory, give ourselves space to grieve what’s lost, and even how to grieve for ourselves. We even talk about family dynamics at holiday events and how to set boundaries to create a healthier holiday environment.
S1E3 | None of Us Are ‘Normal’ Podcast
About Our Guest
In private practice, Dr. Todd specializes in the treatment of trauma, with a particular focus on first responders. Dr. Todd's professional experience working within a variety of correctional and psychiatric facilities gives her a unique understanding of the challenges faced by first responders and those working within complex organizations. Informed by her field experience and training in trauma recovery and PTSD, Dr. Todd provides specialized assessment, intervention and therapeutic services to first responders including those in law enforcement, corrections, paramedic services, the military and their families. She also provides assessment and treatment for a wide variety of presenting issues including but not limited to work place stress, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, anger management and emotion regulation difficulties, conduct disorders, relational problems and substance abuse.
Together, Dr. Todd and her clients explore past and present relational patterns and how they contribute to current problems or concerns. Additionally, she focuses on the role of emotion and experience in the process of change.
Show Notes
→ On Finding A Therapist: Visit Psychology Today
→ On Living an Emotionally Rich Life: Read ‘Atlas of the Heart’