Season 9, Episode #74 – Eluna Resource Center
Guest Hosts:Sarah Behm Guillén, MBA, MA, PPS – Director at Eluna Resource Center
Summary:
In this conversation, Sarah Behm Guillén discusses her work at Eluna Resource Center, focusing on grief support for children and families impacted by loss and addiction. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing ambiguous loss, which includes non-death losses such as illness and estrangement. Sarah shares various coping strategies, including the Seven Cs model and the significance of community support. The conversation highlights the need for open discussions about grief and addiction, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage families to seek help.
Initiatives Featured in this episode:
National Resource
Takeaways:
- Ambiguous loss includes non-death losses like illness and estrangement.
- Eluna offers grief camps and addiction prevention programs for youth.
- Ceremonies can help families honor their feelings about loss.
- The Seven Cs model helps youth understand their role in addiction.
- Community support is crucial for families facing loss.
- Stigma around grief and addiction can prevent families from seeking help.
- Eluna provides resources and personalized support year-round.
- Connection and shared experiences are vital for healing.
Social media: @wondersandworries @ACLP @elunanetwork
Website: https://elunanetwork.org/