12:00: Writing, reading, and talking about grief: Two authors share their experiences
1:00: "Connections Summer Sessions:' Sharing life lessons across generations
At some point or another, we all grieve over the loss of a loved one. Guest host Julie Philipp talks with two authors about how books can help us work through and live with grief, and how they can help us navigate conversations about grief with our children. This is in advance of A Conversation About Grief, scheduled for September 3 at Hipocampo Children’s Books on South Avenue. In studio:
- Maeve Cullinane, educator and author of “Almost Twelve: Uncovering My Journey through Grief”
- Linda Shanti, PsyD, author of “After Your Person Dies: Affirmations for Grief, Making Meaning, and Going on"
Then in our second hour, "Connections Summer Sessions" continues. In this special rebroadcast about aging, we ask, what can young people learn from the wisdom of seniors? And what can older adults learn from students? Two local programs are pairing young people with senior citizens so members of different generations can benefit from the other’s experience. We hear from participants about what they’ve learned from each other. Our guests:
- Rachel Hucko, middle school music teacher at Allendale Columbia School
- Kate Hucko, seventh grader at Allendale Columbia School
- Rafaela Agi Maluli, seventh grader at Allendale Columbia School
- Sue Covel, resident at St. John's
- Marie Kamin, volunteer services coordinator at St. John's
- David Watkins, executive director of hospitality at St. John's
- Daniel Santiago, job coach at Edison Career and Technology High School
"Connections" is livestreamed each day on the WXXI News YouTube channel. Watch here.
