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“right” words to say when someone is grieving.
“I want to alleviate their stress – and that may mean just giving them
a hug. Everyone is different. It’s about the intentions,” she said.
She focuses on a version of the famous quote that is often attributed
to Maya Angelou, “They may forget what you said, but they will never
forget how you made them feel.”
Karavousanos is very aware of taking caring of herself – mentally and
physically – so she can be the best counselor, mother, wife, friend and
daughter that she can be.
“Sometimes I have to let go of the energy that builds up from work.
I do that through running,” she said. “I’m not a marathon runner, but I
do run 3 miles, two or three times a week, and lift weights two or three
days. I just get in a zone, and I’m able to let things go.”
A St. Charles, Missouri, native, Karavousanos earned a bachelor’s
degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling at Lindenwood
University, and received training in comprehensive bereavement care
and understanding, and relating to complicated mourning from the
Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Her primary goal is to make a difference in the lives of people who
are suffering by providing education and hope.
In addition to grief counseling, the Center for Hope and Healing is
open to the public and offers other therapy services, including marriage
counseling and help when dealing with divorce, disability, medical
challenges or mental health difficulties. For more information, visit
baue.com.
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