Although many hardships have come her way, Dr. Erica Kosal has used each one to learn and grow, becoming the resilience expert she is today. Just as her first child was learning to walk, Erica's husband, Jim Young, became very ill. Life can change in an instant.
One minute, everything is going incredibly well.
Then, all the sudden it can feel like the whole world is crashing down on top of you.
For this reason, it's important for everyone in all walks of life to learn how to cope with tragedy.
While everyone responds to tragedy in different ways, grieving– while painful – is nonetheless essential for true healing to begin.
No one knows this topic better than Dr. Erica Kosal, as her husband became very ill just as her first child was learning to walk.
Unfortunately, her husband's condition only got worse, and he eventually passed, leaving Dr. Kosal heartbroken and struggling to cope with these traumatic events.
Listen in as Dr. Kosal shares her personal story of grief and shares ways you can effectively cope with tragedy.
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Coping with Tragedy
Guest
: Erica Kosal, PhD
From the Show: Health Radio
Summary: How can suffering through a tragedy actually help your future?
Air Date: 11/18/15
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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