Yvonne Caputo | Five Wishes That Transformed My Father's End-of-Life, Our Relationship, and My Grief

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Dive into the depths of grief, joy, and the paradox of emotions with Yvonne Caputo on Grieving Voices this week. From personal tales to professional insights, learn how attentive listening can transform relationships and provide peace in life's transitions.
Yvonne reflects on personally challenging life transitions that led her to therapy as she grappled with feelings of loss. Her journey emphasizes not just the grand losses but also those smaller ones that cumulatively shape our lives.
Episode Highlights:

The Paradox of Emotions: Yvonne talks about containing paradoxes—how we can experience joy in sorrow, teaching us valuable lessons about mental health and resilience.
Storytelling & Healing: Listen to how conversations with her father about his WWII experiences helped unearth latent PTSD and transformed their relationship by simply offering an attentive ear.
End-of-Life Wishes: Discover why discussing end-of-life preferences is crucial as Caputo recounts honoring her father's wishes for a peaceful passing versus the traumatic hospital death of her mother without known wishes.
Therapeutic Practices: Learn from Caputo’s approach to providing comfort in therapy—validating experiences without judgment—and its impact on elderly individuals in caregiving settings.
From dealing with personal loss to facilitating meaningful dialogues around mortality, this episode is a testament to the healing power of being heard.
RESOURCES:

• Book | Flying with Dad
• Book | Dying with Dad
• fivewishes.org
• Grief Recovery
• Book by Annie Sklaver Orenstein |

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