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Tag Archives: emotional closeness

Caregiver’s Emotional Weight

Steve Durkac Posted on April 21, 2026 by Steve DurkacApril 21, 2026

William was an excellent hospital chaplain. He had the kind of professional pedigree that translated into a rewarding long-term career. He had the education, the experience, and the demeanor that set him apart as a chaplain who would be serving others well into his old age. Except, he burned out before his time. One day William didn’t show up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Self-Care Notes | Tagged coping, emotion, emotional closeness, grief, Mark 6:31, relationship, rest, sadness, sorrow, stress, suffering

The Neuroscience of Grieving

Steve Durkac Posted on April 21, 2024 by Steve DurkacApril 2, 2026

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and university professor at the Stanford School of Medicine who offers YouTube videos and podcasts on the neuroscience behind human wellness. Not long ago I listened to a two-hour explanation by him on the neuroscience behind why we grieve after a loss of a loved one. I found it to be absolutely fascinating and thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Support | Tagged 1 Thessalonian 4:13, Andrew Huberman, brain, brain function, emotional closeness, grief, grieving, loss, Neuroscience, relationship
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