David Kessler
Grief Expert | 'Finding Meaning' Author & Thought Leader
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David Kessler is a leading expert on grief, having written six bestselling books, including the New York Times bestsellers 'Finding Meaning' and 'On Grief and Grieving. ' As the founder of grief.
com, he has helped millions cope with loss. Kessler's insights on the psychology of loss have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME magazine.
His keynotes provide research-backed strategies to navigate life's most difficult transitions and find purpose in the face of adversity.
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How to find meaning after loss
You may be familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. After decades of research and his own experience with tragic loss, grief expert David Kessler ventured beyond that classic framework and sought a sixth, crucial stage: meaning. He shares practical wisdom and strategies for anyone seeking to honor a loved one's memory and move through life in light of personal loss. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)
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