How Do We Heal From Loss? with Wendy Walin and Karyn Rosenberg

In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin is joined by Wendy Walin, a mental health professional and the immediate past president of Temple Beth El, and Karyn Rosenberg, a psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss, for an honest conversation about what it means to heal after losing someone we love.

Together, they explore the realities of grief, challenging common misconceptions like the idea that grief follows a predictable series of stages or gets easier with time. They discuss why every person's experience is different, how our relationship with the person who died shapes the grieving process, and how we can carry the memory of loved ones forward while continuing to build meaningful lives.

They also offer thoughtful guidance on supporting someone who is grieving, helping children navigate loss, and why simply showing up, even months after a loss, can make all the difference.