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Álvaro Puig Moreno watches television while eating a his Christmas Eve dinner at his home in Barcelona, Spain, Dec. 24, 2020.

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Struggling — and coping — with grief during the holidays

Chicago lights up this time of year. But an empty chair at the dinner table, or a gift not under the tree can complicate the holiday season. If you’re grieving a loved one—or a relationship or job—the grief of that loss can drown you.

Reset talks about grieving, coping and how to find support.

GUESTS: Mary-Frances O’Connor, author of The Grieving Brain and associate professor of psychology at University of Arizona

Cristina Puzio, El Paseo Wellness Coalition leader

Cristina Gonzalez, El Paseo Wellness Coalition grief circle facilitator

Megan Andriano, co-program director at Willow House

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