As someone who loves the Marvel movies, hated the character Thanos–like most I assume, and rooted for the good guys to triumph, it never occurred to me the meaning behind Thanos; who he was, what he represented. It makes sense that since he’s obsessed with Death (the literal embodiment of death, not just the concept) he calls himself Thanos, since it evokes the words Thanatology, the study of death. Why do I bring this up? Because our guest on this month’s episode, Dr. Erica Sirrine, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of death, dying, and bereavement, not only earned a PhD in social work but was awarded the distinction of Fellow in Thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Thanatology–the study of death.
She frequently presents seminars on bereavement and loss throughout the United States and is known for her interactive and engaging workshops. A former university dean and professor, she has been distinguished as “Professor of the Year” and the National Association of Social Workers Heartland, Florida Unit’s “Social Worker of the Year.”
Resources from Ep. 7:
Clinical Trials
Articles:
New York Times- The Biology of Grief: What Happens in the Body During Grief,
The Columbia Center for Complicated Grief- Complicated Grief,
Heal Grief: Mourner’s Bill of Rights
Blogs:
Grieve Well: 30 Ideas for the first anniversary,
Books:
Dr. Kenneth J. Doka- Disenfranchised Grief: Recognizing Hidden Sorrow
John W. James, Russell Friedman- The Grief Recovery Handbook
For more resources, visit: brainsforthecure.org

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