Grief, Trauma, and the Hope of Faith w/Dr. Julia Sadusky | Ep.123

How can Catholics navigate grief and trauma while holding onto hope and faith? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. Julia Sadusky, a licensed psychologist and Ave Maria University alumna,explore the complexities of grief, ambiguous losses, and trauma. They discuss the healing power of connection, routine, and faith, offering practical advice and reflecting on how Christian hope and the promise of eternal life provide strength in suffering. Learn more about Dr. Julia Sadusky and her work in her consulting practice, Lux Counseling: https://www.juliasadusky.com/about Check out Dr. Sadusky's latest books, including 'Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex' and 'Talking with YourTeen about Sex,' both published through Ave Maria Press, and her book with Mark Yarhouse, 'Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Today's Youth': https://www.juliasadusky.com/books ▶ Help support Ave Maria University and this podcast by joining the Annunciation Circle: https://hubs.li/Q03312J80 ▶ Learn more about Ave Maria University: https://hubs.li/Q032PhpS0 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FIND ANSWERS ON SOCIAL: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE:    / @avemariauniversityfl   ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.avemaria.edu ▶ INSTA:   / avemariauniv   ▶ FACEBOOK:   / avemariauniv   Ave Maria University is committed to providing a liberal arts curriculum based on Catholic principles and thought. We strive to enlighten students intellectually and spiritually, to prepare them for a life well lived. 0:00 Intro 1:18 What is Dr. Julia Sadusky's current work? 3:08 The importance of grief and trauma 4:51 How to understand and work through grief 9:53 How to begin the grieving process 14:09 The Importance of embracing the future 15:15 How to talk about grief while validating it while still validating the ultimate character of death 19:07 The ambiguous loss of a spouse 20:35 The Importance of Understanding the Scriptures on Death 27:15 How to draw from the faith in our healing of grief 31:10 How to recover a sense of mission, meaning, and purpose through our divine calling while also having that sense of depression or sadness 34:20 Why does God let people suffer? 38:51 St. Therese of the Sorrows 40:43 What is trauma? 47:47 Practical tips for coping with trauma 53:09 Other things to engage in 59:25 How to follow Julia Sadusky