On Resilience After Loss

On Resilience After Loss

Author: Henry-Cameron Allen, author of The Lost Traveler's Field Guide January 6, 2022 Duration: 1:15:56

Dr. Barbara J Hopkinson is founder of A Butterfly’s Journey ™ (ABJ), a nonprofit for resilience after loss, plus a Compassionate Friends chapter. She is a GRI-certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method (GRM) Specialist and retired IBM corporate executive who remains resilient after the loss of 3 children, her husband, both parents and sight in one eye. Barbara received a TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) award and multiple awards for her grief recovery and resilience work of 18 years. She also recently received an honorary doctorate in Humanitarianism. Barbara is author or co-author of ten books, including her memoir “A Butterfly's Journey... Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child.” Hopkinson created ‘Faces of Resilience’ photo shoots and book series to encourage open expression of grief. ABJ's website also contains a free Resource Center and information about evidence-based GRM classes. Barbara lives north of Boston, near her adult son, stepchildren, their partners, and her four grandchildren. 

Website: http://abutterflysjourney.org

Books: A Butterfly's Journey: Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child

Faces of Resilience: A modern look at an ageless journey

Referenced in the episode: 

Compassionate Friends International

Grief Recovery Institute

Open To Hope

The Lost Travelers Club


Henry-Cameron Allen, author of The Lost Traveler's Field Guide, hosts this unique audio experience. The Lost Traveler Podcast: Navigating the World to Find YourSelf is less about itineraries and more about the internal journeys that happen when we step outside our comfort zones. Each episode feels like a conversation with a wise friend, blending Henry-Cameron's own real-life experiences with the profound insights of mentors and guides from across the globe. You'll hear stories that aren't just about places, but about the perspectives and essential life skills gathered along the way. This podcast operates on a principle of giving back, with all support and sponsorship funds directed toward noble charitable causes. It’s an invitation to reflect on your own path while learning from others, creating a sense of a global community exploring what it means to grow. Tune in for thoughtful dialogues that help map the terrain of personal development, proving that sometimes you need to get lost to truly find your way.
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