Dr. Korie Leigh is our guest today on the podcast, sharing with our listeners what grief feels like. Dr. Leigh is a  Child Life Specialist, Thanatologist, Associate Professor, and most recently a Children's Book Author. Katie and Dr. Leigh have an essential conversation surrounding grief and what it feels like and how her new book, "What does grief feel like?" can guide parents and professionals to navigate the questions that come with talking about grief with children.

[3:55] Dr. Leigh introduces herself

[5:00] Sharing her why

[6:24] Growth in grief

[7:49] Dr. Leigh's new book launched

[9:33] Helping children navigating grief

[11:02] Reflecting on the grief process

[12:47] Conversations about grief take place over time

[13:42] How grief is felt in the body

[15:51] Asking for feedback and input to expose pre-teens and teens

[17:43] Dr. Leigh's new book

Connect with Korie

Bookshop link: https://bookshop.org/a/85078/9781631987069

Publisher link -the 20% off code is A23LEIGH

https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit-publishing/p/what-does-grief-feel-like/899857/

Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/What-Does-Grief-Feel-Like/dp/1631987062

My website: www.korieleighphd.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkorieleigh/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkorieleigh

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkorieleigh

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