Published Jul 16, 2020

[Unedited] Pauline Boss with Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett engages Pauline Boss in an enlightening dialogue on the complexities of ambiguous loss, examining how immigrant experiences, poetry, and evolving family roles intersect to challenge traditional notions of grief and attachment, while advocating for resilience and meaning in living with unresolved loss.

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[Unedited] Pauline Boss with Krista Tippett

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Resilience and Psychological Family

Finding Meaning in Loss

Ambiguous Loss and Complicated Grief

The Kinship Between Poet and Therapist

Embracing Ambiguous Loss

The Grief of Immigration

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The Myth of Closure

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Finding Meaning, Relieving Guilt

Redefining the American Family

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Generational Trauma

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[Unedited] Pauline Boss with Krista Tippett

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Cultural and Personal Narratives

Ambiguous LossPauline Boss, a family therapist and expert on ambiguous loss, explores the complexities of grief without closure. She discusses how this unique form of loss affects individuals, families, and societies, offering insights into coping mechanisms and cultural perspectives.

Ambiguous Loss

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