The Grief Cocoon

22/03/2026

If you're struggling with environmental grief, join us next week for a free workshop in Cairns with Cairns and Far North Environment Centre ✍️

Drawing inspiration from environmental and nature poets, this workshop explores the transformative power of creative writing for climate-related distress and grief. This workshop is suitable for anyone from environmental activists, nature lovers, or outdoor enthusiasts who have an appreciation for green and blue spaces. No creative writing experience necessary.

It's facilitated by Gabriela Georges from The Grief Cocoon, who has supported hundreds of people to process grief and challenging experiences through creativity, using writing, music, and movement.

Included: Snacks and materials.

Register your place here: https://www.marineconservation.org.au/volunteer-opportunities/

Writing Through Eco Grief workshop: One week go! Have you registered?

Date: Tuesday 24 March, 2026
Time: 6pm-7:30pm (Doors open at 5:30 for snacks and socialising)
Where: Cominos House, 27 Greenslopes Street, Manunda.
Inclusions: Snacks and materials provided.
More info & register here: https://www.marineconservation.org.au/volunteer-opportunities/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQkOHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwTGtlc1Y2M3FPb2xoRWF6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkFMO6SCAviW4gVsEAp4Ilt0Ktt1A3fRSTUpPKTq_dmxgCZwfi5Eb5RE77L__aem_gLQCeE_vFr8i-6XTiffsoQ

05/02/2026

Our latest podcast interview is with Dana Douglas Swann who has an incredible story of strength and courage.

Watch the interview here:

Dana Douglass Swann is a true Texan (born and raised in Leesville, Texas), who loves fashion, baking, teaching zumba, country and western dancing, and making...

05/02/2026

It's been a long time coming, but I'm super proud to release this interview with the incredible Dana Douglass Swann!

Hear her incredible story in this episode where I speak with Dana who's been 3 times widowed about:
• what got her through the toughest days
• how she dealt with awful remarks from others
• finding inner strength
• how she continues to thrive
• where she found support
• what she would say to other widows

Dana is a true Texan (born and raised in Leesville, Texas), who loves fashion, baking, teaching zumba, country and western dancing, and making people laugh. She is the proud mother of 3 sons and 4 beautiful grandchildren, as well as a TedX speaker and the long-standing Executive Assistant at Texas Commission on the Arts . Despite this long career in administration, if asked what she wants to do when she grows up, she would say - “teach Communication at the college level and finish the book that I have started.” Then, laughingly say, “my life is a Lifetime movie waiting to be told”!

This episode is particularly relevant if you've experienced spouse loss, have grieved multiple significant losses in your life, or are struggling to pick yourself up after loss.

Watch or listen by clicking on the following links:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/WWGj6gwIHoU?si=S65Y5NWWmjqHGXEb
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cDEOgRXuT38LI1w5HTeDo?si=173c08fd18994f55
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-31-getting-back-up-after-every-loss-hear-the/id1678465499?i=1000746207875

22/01/2026

Listen to the new podcast episode with Dana Douglas Swann, an incredible woman who's been widowed 3 times and married 4 times.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cDEOgRXuT38LI1w5HTeDo?si=uPJQCWYnTL6xYamAzYd6mA

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