In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, Guest Host, Trauma therapist Dr. Mark McNear interviews JS Park, a hospital chaplain and author about the complexities of grief and trauma. They discuss the role of a chaplain as a 'grief catcher,' the importance of allowing space for grief, and the impact of personal trauma on resilience. JS shares insights on the significance of rituals in the grieving process and emphasizes the body's role in experiencing and processing grief. The conversation highlights the need for compassion and understanding in the face of loss, as well as the importance of redefining societal narratives around grief.JS Park's book:Take as Long As you Need.https://amzn.to/4f35TH5IG https://www.instagram.com/jspark3000Mark McNear website:https://markmcnear.com/IG https://www.instagram.com/drmarkmcnearRecommended Healing Trauma Books and Resourceshttps://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/Watch this episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/uiU0q2Ls6BoIG Follow The Healing Trauma Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thehealingtraumapodcast/Support @Buy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcast*This podcast contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commissionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-healing-trauma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy