Grief is a frequently overlooked topic among expats.
Sarah, the affiliate director of Families in Global Transition, shared her expertise on the subject of emotional logic and how it can assist us through the inevitable loss and grief that creeps in during and after an overseas lifestyle.
What is Emotional Logic
Drawing from her 30 years of experience in social work, counseling, and emotional logic practice, Sarah emphasizes that emotional logic provides a clear, practical, and universal framework to help individuals grow through times of loss and grief.
This approach takes into account the physiological and neurological responses triggered during emotional distress, providing a structured pathway for individuals to process their emotions.
Emotional logic is a practical system of therapeutic coaching tools that anyone can use, anywhere, at any time. It helps us embrace pain, grief, trauma, and loss in a way that promotes growth and healing.
Take Little Steps
In emotional logic, the stages of grief are reframed as states of being. There are seven stepping stones, each with its own meaning and useful purpose. By understanding and navigating these stepping stones, we can regain our sense of control and find a simple way forward from challenging emotions like shock, anger, guilt, and depression.
Effective Bargaining
Bargaining is a key aspect of emotional logic that often goes unrecognized. It involves seeking ways to recover what we have lost and exploring new possibilities. It's important to focus on assertive or effective bargaining, both internally and in our interactions with others, to avoid getting stuck in passive or aggressive patterns.
I invite you to listen to this podcast episode and to learn more about emotional logic and its transformative power in navigating grief and loss.
If you're interested in incorporating emotional logic into your life or would like to get a copy of Sarah's book, feel free to reach out to me. Let's grow through our emotions together!
Good Grief, Turning Loss Into Hope and Resiliance
