Dr. Shikha Soni: Grief, loss, and healing with positive psychology

Have you ever felt consumed by grief and loss, struggling to cope with the overwhelming void it creates? Whether it’s the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, a devastating breakup, or even a job loss that shatters your identity, grief comes in many forms.

Yet, there’s an unspoken pressure to “move on” quickly, leaving many to grapple with complex emotions alone. How do we process the numbness, anger, and guilt that often accompany grief? How can we find closure when loss leaves us with unanswered questions and regrets?

In this powerful episode, we dive into the depths of grief and loss with Dr. Shikha Soni, a Clinical Psychologist at DocVita and expert in positive psychology. Through empathetic storytelling and candid insights, Shikha reminds us that healing isn’t about letting go, but carrying our loved ones’ memories forward.

So, grab a cozy spot and let’s enter the therapy room.

Quote from the conversation

“It’s the labels or the words which people talk about that move on. Just leave it in the past…those memories and the person and the kind of moments which you have shared will always move forward with you.”

We talk about

• Understanding positive psychology
• Different types of loss
• Challenges in grieving
• Ways to process grief
• Managing guilt in grieving
• Understanding and practising gratitude
• Men and emotions

Shikha’s bio

Dr. Shikha Soni is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in positive psychology to help clients deal with loss and grief through their life stories. She integrates several other approaches like psycho-diagnostics and therapies like cognitive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, marital/family therapy, and various other therapies.

Shikha has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology. She completed her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and then obtained a PhD in Psychology from IIT, Hyderabad.

Connect with Shikha

Website | LinkedIn

Our partner

This episode is made possible thanks to support from Docvita, a platform that aims to make mental health more open, supportive, and accessible through their services.

Resources

• What is positive psychology?
• A practice towards achieving your best positive self
• Understanding and practising gratitude
• Three good things: A way to tune into positivity in life

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*Disclaimer – The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.