Help and Hope for Grief During the Holidays {Episode-136 with Marci Pecora}

I’m so happy to share my friend, Marci Pecora, with you. Marci is a licensed marriage and family therapist, well-acquinted with grief.  After a nearly 5-year battle with cancer, Marci’s husband went to heaven 10 years ago, leaving behind Marci and their two children.  Through grief groups and with the support of family and friends, Marci has not only survived, but found healing and purpose in walking others through their unique stories of grief. I am so grateful that she would join us to share some helpful tips and wisdom for understanding and walking through seasons of loss – anytime, but especially during the holidays.

Whether you are grieving a loss now, or know someone else who is, I think you’ll find this to be a really helpful conversation.  What Marci shares will be useful to all of us eventually, and I hope you’ll consider sharing this episode so those who need it will find it.

NOTES:

Marci on the Soul Restoration website

Website: Whatsyourgrief.com (some helpful holiday-related posts there as well!)

Books:

 A Grace Disguised

Prayers and Promises When Facing a Life-Threatening Illness: 30 Short Morning and Evening Reflections

For help with sleep:
Psalm 91:1-2: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

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More about Marci…

Marci Pecora lives in the beautiful beach town of Seal Beach. She is blessed with two fun, smart and active teenagers, Lucia (17) and Mateo (14). Marci is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She enjoys the work  she is blessed to do. Marci was drawn to this field after the death of her husband when she was 35 years old, following his 4.5 year battle with cancer. She has a special interest in working with clients who are grieving many different types of losses. Through her own therapy and various grief groups she has been a part of, and her faith, Marci has found purpose and healing after loss.