Carolyn Gartner
@integratedgrief.bsky.social
Therapist and Thanatologist. Former hospice social worker. Founder of The Center for Integrated Grief.
https://integratedgrief.com/
https://youtube.com/@grittysideofgrace?feature=shared
https://integratedgrief.com/
https://youtube.com/@grittysideofgrace?feature=shared
This one photo of Matisse says all what home hospice is about: creativity, comfort, and presence. It reminds us that even in our final chapters, life still holds beauty—and everyone deserves the chance to experience that, in the place they call home.
June 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
This one photo of Matisse says all what home hospice is about: creativity, comfort, and presence. It reminds us that even in our final chapters, life still holds beauty—and everyone deserves the chance to experience that, in the place they call home.
Social workers make a difference!
June 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Social workers make a difference!
🌿 Watch my video with a C.G. Jung Quote here: youtu.be/NdNEsmI-r7E
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom #CarlJung #MeaningMaking I
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom #CarlJung #MeaningMaking I
C.G. Jung Quote
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
June 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
🌿 Watch my video with a C.G. Jung Quote here: youtu.be/NdNEsmI-r7E
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom #CarlJung #MeaningMaking I
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom #CarlJung #MeaningMaking I
Healing doesn’t follow a timeline.
Trust takes time. Love, too.
A Home Within offers free, consistent therapy to foster youth—for as long as it takes. Not just six weeks. Not just a school year. As. Long. As. It. Takes. 💛
Grateful to be part of that promise.
#AHomeWithin #FosterCare #Therapy
Trust takes time. Love, too.
A Home Within offers free, consistent therapy to foster youth—for as long as it takes. Not just six weeks. Not just a school year. As. Long. As. It. Takes. 💛
Grateful to be part of that promise.
#AHomeWithin #FosterCare #Therapy
June 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Healing doesn’t follow a timeline.
Trust takes time. Love, too.
A Home Within offers free, consistent therapy to foster youth—for as long as it takes. Not just six weeks. Not just a school year. As. Long. As. It. Takes. 💛
Grateful to be part of that promise.
#AHomeWithin #FosterCare #Therapy
Trust takes time. Love, too.
A Home Within offers free, consistent therapy to foster youth—for as long as it takes. Not just six weeks. Not just a school year. As. Long. As. It. Takes. 💛
Grateful to be part of that promise.
#AHomeWithin #FosterCare #Therapy
from a recent talk:
dying people are people.
end of life is part of life.
not a sidebar or emergency.
part of being human.
this is at the heart of my course, Dying Wisdom.
YouTube Link: youtu.be/jjyET2K8JSM
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom
dying people are people.
end of life is part of life.
not a sidebar or emergency.
part of being human.
this is at the heart of my course, Dying Wisdom.
YouTube Link: youtu.be/jjyET2K8JSM
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom
Carolyn's Golden Rule: Dying People Are People
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
June 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
from a recent talk:
dying people are people.
end of life is part of life.
not a sidebar or emergency.
part of being human.
this is at the heart of my course, Dying Wisdom.
YouTube Link: youtu.be/jjyET2K8JSM
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom
dying people are people.
end of life is part of life.
not a sidebar or emergency.
part of being human.
this is at the heart of my course, Dying Wisdom.
YouTube Link: youtu.be/jjyET2K8JSM
#Thanatology #DeathCare #GriefSupport #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceWisdom #DyingWisdom
Sharing a clip from a recent talk:
A simple writing prompt:
“What is your relationship to death and dying?”
Not for answers. For honesty. For a moment of pause.
Video link: youtu.be/QIi7Iy7AIio
If you try the exercise, I’d love to hear what surfaced.
#Thanatology #GriefWork #DyingWisdom
A simple writing prompt:
“What is your relationship to death and dying?”
Not for answers. For honesty. For a moment of pause.
Video link: youtu.be/QIi7Iy7AIio
If you try the exercise, I’d love to hear what surfaced.
#Thanatology #GriefWork #DyingWisdom
May 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Sharing a clip from a recent talk:
A simple writing prompt:
“What is your relationship to death and dying?”
Not for answers. For honesty. For a moment of pause.
Video link: youtu.be/QIi7Iy7AIio
If you try the exercise, I’d love to hear what surfaced.
#Thanatology #GriefWork #DyingWisdom
A simple writing prompt:
“What is your relationship to death and dying?”
Not for answers. For honesty. For a moment of pause.
Video link: youtu.be/QIi7Iy7AIio
If you try the exercise, I’d love to hear what surfaced.
#Thanatology #GriefWork #DyingWisdom
A new seal, a quiet honor—
Fellow in Thanatology,
2024–2026
Grief, death, meaning, presence. this is the work. This is the heart of it. 💛
#Thanatology #GriefWork #EndOfLifeCare #ADEC #FellowInThanatology
Fellow in Thanatology,
2024–2026
Grief, death, meaning, presence. this is the work. This is the heart of it. 💛
#Thanatology #GriefWork #EndOfLifeCare #ADEC #FellowInThanatology
May 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A new seal, a quiet honor—
Fellow in Thanatology,
2024–2026
Grief, death, meaning, presence. this is the work. This is the heart of it. 💛
#Thanatology #GriefWork #EndOfLifeCare #ADEC #FellowInThanatology
Fellow in Thanatology,
2024–2026
Grief, death, meaning, presence. this is the work. This is the heart of it. 💛
#Thanatology #GriefWork #EndOfLifeCare #ADEC #FellowInThanatology
Saw this gem. If the sticker fits... 🧠🚗
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief #GoToTherapy
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief #GoToTherapy
May 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Saw this gem. If the sticker fits... 🧠🚗
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief #GoToTherapy
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief #GoToTherapy
Join Carolyn Gartner, LCSW, FT, for this essential webinar geared to equip mental health professionals with a solid foundation in grief counseling.
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief
May 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Join Carolyn Gartner, LCSW, FT, for this essential webinar geared to equip mental health professionals with a solid foundation in grief counseling.
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief
#hospicecare #griefsupport #thanatology #endoflifecare #hospicesocialworker
#integratedgrief
It’s time to reframe how we talk about death.
Most “end-of-life planning” skips the middle—hospice 🕊️
Hospice isn’t just a checkbox. It’s a system—with nurses, doctors, chaplains, and social workers who guide people through one of the most human transitions of all. 💞
Most “end-of-life planning” skips the middle—hospice 🕊️
Hospice isn’t just a checkbox. It’s a system—with nurses, doctors, chaplains, and social workers who guide people through one of the most human transitions of all. 💞
May 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
It’s time to reframe how we talk about death.
Most “end-of-life planning” skips the middle—hospice 🕊️
Hospice isn’t just a checkbox. It’s a system—with nurses, doctors, chaplains, and social workers who guide people through one of the most human transitions of all. 💞
Most “end-of-life planning” skips the middle—hospice 🕊️
Hospice isn’t just a checkbox. It’s a system—with nurses, doctors, chaplains, and social workers who guide people through one of the most human transitions of all. 💞
May 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reposted by Carolyn Gartner
Participating at 14C Art Fair in📍Jersey City this weekend. Opening is on Thursday 🗓️
#art #artshow #14cArtFair
#art #artshow #14cArtFair
May 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Participating at 14C Art Fair in📍Jersey City this weekend. Opening is on Thursday 🗓️
#art #artshow #14cArtFair
#art #artshow #14cArtFair
Advice for Hospice Interns
Website link: www.fieldanxiety.com/myths-pitfalls
#Thanatology #advice #intern #SocialWork #integratedgrief
Website link: www.fieldanxiety.com/myths-pitfalls
#Thanatology #advice #intern #SocialWork #integratedgrief
Myths & Pitfalls | practicumanxiety
www.fieldanxiety.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Advice for Hospice Interns
Website link: www.fieldanxiety.com/myths-pitfalls
#Thanatology #advice #intern #SocialWork #integratedgrief
Website link: www.fieldanxiety.com/myths-pitfalls
#Thanatology #advice #intern #SocialWork #integratedgrief
Brooklyn Mourners Common: An In-Person Grief Event. Find Solace with Others Grieving.
#Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork #integratedgrief
#Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork #integratedgrief
April 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Brooklyn Mourners Common: An In-Person Grief Event. Find Solace with Others Grieving.
#Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork #integratedgrief
#Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork #integratedgrief
Throwback to grad school! Exploring the relevance of Simone de Beauvoir's philosophy to social work practice.
Watch here: youtu.be/xokGo0Hc0NM
#socialwork #philosophy #gradschool #integratedgrief
Watch here: youtu.be/xokGo0Hc0NM
#socialwork #philosophy #gradschool #integratedgrief
Simone De Beauvoir. Is This Social Work?
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Throwback to grad school! Exploring the relevance of Simone de Beauvoir's philosophy to social work practice.
Watch here: youtu.be/xokGo0Hc0NM
#socialwork #philosophy #gradschool #integratedgrief
Watch here: youtu.be/xokGo0Hc0NM
#socialwork #philosophy #gradschool #integratedgrief
🌿 Death Education 101: Why My Course is Unique: Social Work!
💬 Comment “interested” or send me a DM for upcoming dates.
Full video: youtu.be/pjkUZ1_QGig
#DeathEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeMatters #Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork
💬 Comment “interested” or send me a DM for upcoming dates.
Full video: youtu.be/pjkUZ1_QGig
#DeathEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeMatters #Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork
Death Education 101: Why My Course is Unique: Social Work!
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🌿 Death Education 101: Why My Course is Unique: Social Work!
💬 Comment “interested” or send me a DM for upcoming dates.
Full video: youtu.be/pjkUZ1_QGig
#DeathEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeMatters #Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork
💬 Comment “interested” or send me a DM for upcoming dates.
Full video: youtu.be/pjkUZ1_QGig
#DeathEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeMatters #Thanatology #SpiritualCare #SocialWork
This video is a pro tip for death doulas looking for more work. More helpful pro tips like this in my Dying Wisdom Course: Death Education 101 coming soon!
Online and in-person!
Contact info@integratedgrief.com for more information!
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/2g-kppO79QY
Online and in-person!
Contact info@integratedgrief.com for more information!
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/2g-kppO79QY
April 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This video is a pro tip for death doulas looking for more work. More helpful pro tips like this in my Dying Wisdom Course: Death Education 101 coming soon!
Online and in-person!
Contact info@integratedgrief.com for more information!
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/2g-kppO79QY
Online and in-person!
Contact info@integratedgrief.com for more information!
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/2g-kppO79QY
🖋️🌿 Dying Wisdom: Death Education 101 The experiential elements
We'll begin with a guided journaling practice to reflect on your fears around death and dying.
Then, to a death meditation — a profound and grounding experience.
You’ll learn powerful visualization tools to deepen awareness.
We'll begin with a guided journaling practice to reflect on your fears around death and dying.
Then, to a death meditation — a profound and grounding experience.
You’ll learn powerful visualization tools to deepen awareness.
April 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🖋️🌿 Dying Wisdom: Death Education 101 The experiential elements
We'll begin with a guided journaling practice to reflect on your fears around death and dying.
Then, to a death meditation — a profound and grounding experience.
You’ll learn powerful visualization tools to deepen awareness.
We'll begin with a guided journaling practice to reflect on your fears around death and dying.
Then, to a death meditation — a profound and grounding experience.
You’ll learn powerful visualization tools to deepen awareness.
Introduction to Carolyn, Social Worker & Thanatologist!
Watch full video here: youtu.be/EIxLPguYFww
#Thanatology #GriefEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #DeathPositive #EndOfLifeCare
Watch full video here: youtu.be/EIxLPguYFww
#Thanatology #GriefEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #DeathPositive #EndOfLifeCare
Introduction to Carolyn, Social Worker & Thanatologist
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Introduction to Carolyn, Social Worker & Thanatologist!
Watch full video here: youtu.be/EIxLPguYFww
#Thanatology #GriefEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #DeathPositive #EndOfLifeCare
Watch full video here: youtu.be/EIxLPguYFww
#Thanatology #GriefEducation #DyingWisdom #HospiceCare #DeathPositive #EndOfLifeCare
What the heck is thanatology?
🧠 Thanatology is the study of death, dying, grief, and loss. It helps us better understand how humans cope with the end of life and how we can support one another through it.
🎥 Watch the full video to learn more: youtu.be/w33EIsREvzg
🧠 Thanatology is the study of death, dying, grief, and loss. It helps us better understand how humans cope with the end of life and how we can support one another through it.
🎥 Watch the full video to learn more: youtu.be/w33EIsREvzg
Death Education 101: What the Heck is Thanatology?
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
What the heck is thanatology?
🧠 Thanatology is the study of death, dying, grief, and loss. It helps us better understand how humans cope with the end of life and how we can support one another through it.
🎥 Watch the full video to learn more: youtu.be/w33EIsREvzg
🧠 Thanatology is the study of death, dying, grief, and loss. It helps us better understand how humans cope with the end of life and how we can support one another through it.
🎥 Watch the full video to learn more: youtu.be/w33EIsREvzg
What matters to you in the time you have left?
In hospice, we often ask this question. Whether it’s seeing the ocean one last time, reconnecting with a loved one, or choosing how and where to spend your final days — honoring these wishes brings meaning and peace.
Video here: youtu.be/SR9G9_ixUjo
In hospice, we often ask this question. Whether it’s seeing the ocean one last time, reconnecting with a loved one, or choosing how and where to spend your final days — honoring these wishes brings meaning and peace.
Video here: youtu.be/SR9G9_ixUjo
Death Education 101: Exploring Goals & Wishes at End of Life
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What matters to you in the time you have left?
In hospice, we often ask this question. Whether it’s seeing the ocean one last time, reconnecting with a loved one, or choosing how and where to spend your final days — honoring these wishes brings meaning and peace.
Video here: youtu.be/SR9G9_ixUjo
In hospice, we often ask this question. Whether it’s seeing the ocean one last time, reconnecting with a loved one, or choosing how and where to spend your final days — honoring these wishes brings meaning and peace.
Video here: youtu.be/SR9G9_ixUjo
🕊️ Dying Wisdom: Death Education 101: End-of-Life Spiritual & Emotional Needs
At the end of life, medical care matters—but so do the unseen things:
✨The need for peace
✨The desire to be witnessed
✨The importance of meaning, connection, and closure
✨ Full video here: youtu.be/Exv0W9c-X8k
At the end of life, medical care matters—but so do the unseen things:
✨The need for peace
✨The desire to be witnessed
✨The importance of meaning, connection, and closure
✨ Full video here: youtu.be/Exv0W9c-X8k
Death Education 101: End of Life Spiritual & Emotional Needs
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🕊️ Dying Wisdom: Death Education 101: End-of-Life Spiritual & Emotional Needs
At the end of life, medical care matters—but so do the unseen things:
✨The need for peace
✨The desire to be witnessed
✨The importance of meaning, connection, and closure
✨ Full video here: youtu.be/Exv0W9c-X8k
At the end of life, medical care matters—but so do the unseen things:
✨The need for peace
✨The desire to be witnessed
✨The importance of meaning, connection, and closure
✨ Full video here: youtu.be/Exv0W9c-X8k
🎥 The Power of Hospice
I want to share a personal story—one that changed how I understand this work.
In this short video, I talk about a moment that showed me just how powerful hospice can be.
✨ Video link: youtu.be/0beKm5erjT8
✨ Comment if it resonates and share with someone walking the path.
I want to share a personal story—one that changed how I understand this work.
In this short video, I talk about a moment that showed me just how powerful hospice can be.
✨ Video link: youtu.be/0beKm5erjT8
✨ Comment if it resonates and share with someone walking the path.
Dying Wisdom Death Education 101: The Power of Hospice Care
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🎥 The Power of Hospice
I want to share a personal story—one that changed how I understand this work.
In this short video, I talk about a moment that showed me just how powerful hospice can be.
✨ Video link: youtu.be/0beKm5erjT8
✨ Comment if it resonates and share with someone walking the path.
I want to share a personal story—one that changed how I understand this work.
In this short video, I talk about a moment that showed me just how powerful hospice can be.
✨ Video link: youtu.be/0beKm5erjT8
✨ Comment if it resonates and share with someone walking the path.
youtu.be/PkYb6frlKfc
🕊️DYING WISDOM: How much time feels right for a death education presentation?
I'm putting together a warm, grounded, and gently eye-opening offering on death systems, hospice, and end-of-life care. But I’d love your input first.
Drop a comment or send a DM on what you prefer!
🕊️DYING WISDOM: How much time feels right for a death education presentation?
I'm putting together a warm, grounded, and gently eye-opening offering on death systems, hospice, and end-of-life care. But I’d love your input first.
Drop a comment or send a DM on what you prefer!
Dying Wisdom: How Much Time For a Death Education Presentation?
YouTube video by Gritty Side of Grace
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
youtu.be/PkYb6frlKfc
🕊️DYING WISDOM: How much time feels right for a death education presentation?
I'm putting together a warm, grounded, and gently eye-opening offering on death systems, hospice, and end-of-life care. But I’d love your input first.
Drop a comment or send a DM on what you prefer!
🕊️DYING WISDOM: How much time feels right for a death education presentation?
I'm putting together a warm, grounded, and gently eye-opening offering on death systems, hospice, and end-of-life care. But I’d love your input first.
Drop a comment or send a DM on what you prefer!
🕯️Every society has a Death System—a set of rituals, rules, and beliefs that shape how we deal with dying.
But… whst does that really mean?
My course, Death Education 101, is here to explore just that.
Enrollment info coming soon!
Watch here: youtu.be/8bLKOsdhVCw
But… whst does that really mean?
My course, Death Education 101, is here to explore just that.
Enrollment info coming soon!
Watch here: youtu.be/8bLKOsdhVCw
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🕯️Every society has a Death System—a set of rituals, rules, and beliefs that shape how we deal with dying.
But… whst does that really mean?
My course, Death Education 101, is here to explore just that.
Enrollment info coming soon!
Watch here: youtu.be/8bLKOsdhVCw
But… whst does that really mean?
My course, Death Education 101, is here to explore just that.
Enrollment info coming soon!
Watch here: youtu.be/8bLKOsdhVCw