When You Feel Numb or Empty
Module 3:
“Numbness is protection, not a failure to feel.”
Focus: Understanding emotional shutdown and fostering acceptance.
Key Concepts:
Numbness is protection, not a sign you're broken
Grief and depression can look similar but aren't the same
Acceptance doesn't mean being happy about loss
Healing isn't linear—you'll have good days and bad days
You'll Learn:
Why your brain creates numbness
When to seek extra help for depression
What real acceptance means
How to take care of yourself on empty days
Activities:
Body scan to notice what you're feeling
Identify things that help you feel grounded
Practice acceptance phrases
Create a self-care plan for hard days
Listen to the lesson
Join the weekly Psychoeducation Presentation on Grief by Kongit Farrell
Apply to be in a therapist led grief processing group
Apply to work one on
one with Kongit
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