Healing the Pain of Sudden Death and Traumatic Loss with Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT
In this profound episode of the Sober is Dope podcast, we welcome nationally recognized grief and trauma expert Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT to explore the complex emotional terrain of sudden and unexpected loss. Whether it’s a suicide, overdose, accident, or sudden medical event, the aftermath of traumatic death can derail even the strongest among us.Dr. Levin is a Fellow in Thanatology, the highest distinction in the field of death, dying, and bereavement brings over 30 years of clinical expertise to this critical conversation. Together, we unpack the distinctions between traumatic grief, PTSD, and post-traumatic growth (PTG), and how these challenges intersect with sobriety and addiction recovery.From coping with “grief attacks” to rebuilding a sense of emotional safety, Dr. Levin shares actionable strategies for those navigating overwhelming grief, as well as for those supporting them.🆕 About the Book:Dr. Levin’s new book, The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating the Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death, drops on July 1, 2025 (New Harbinger Publications).This compassionate and practical guide offers tools based on CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, and is an essential resource for those facing grief, as well as the professionals who serve them.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How sudden or traumatic loss differs from "normal" griefWhat to say (and avoid) when someone dies suddenlyThe unique challenges of grief in sobriety and recoveryHow trauma shows up in the body and brain after lossTools to stabilize, find meaning, and move forward after traumaStrategies for dealing with grief in the workplaceWhy we often feel “unsafe in the world” after sudden death — and how to reclaim that safetyUnderstanding “grief attacks” and how to cope in the momentInsights into Dr. Levin’s proprietary workplace grief response modelThe concept of being “untethered” — and how to reconnect with life after loss📘 Grab the Book:The Traumatic Loss WorkbookAvailable July 1, 2025, wherever books are sold.Publisher: New Harbinger PublicationsGrab Book Here: ( https://traumaticgriefsolutions.com/the-traumatic-loss-workbook )📞 Connect with Dr. Jennifer Levin:💻 Website: https://www.TraumaticGriefSolutions.com🎙 Podcast: Untethered: Healing the Pain From a Sudden Death💬 Book 1-on-1 sessions or speaking engagements:https://DrJenniferRLevin.OnlinePressKit247.com📧 Media Inquiries: Michelle Tennant, Publicist – [email protected]
