Marianne Bowdler (Griefline) and Cathy Banks (NALAG) bust grief myths and help us understand the grief journey more deeply.
Grief is deeply personal and doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all timeline. Join us as we debunk common myths about grieving, such as the misconception that time alone heals all wounds or that a sudden improvement in mood means grief is over.
Discover why tears aren’t the only indicator of sorrow and how grief is a unique journey for everyone. From addressing the misconceptions about grieving in children and adults to understanding the flexibility of grief stages, we’ll explore what really matters in navigating loss.
Join us in our latest Courageous Conversation where Marianne Bowdler (Griefline) and Cathy Banks (NALAG) bust the grief myths and embrace a more compassionate and informed approach to grief, and find comfort in knowing that there’s no “right” way to grieve—just your way.
Marianne Bowdler
Cathy Banks
Marianne’s career in therapy has been deeply rooted in the community sector, where she’s provided free support to those who might not have otherwise sought counselling.
Her core training is in person-centred counselling, with a specialised focus on bereavement, attachment, and loss. Marianne is also incredibly passionate about clinical supervision, dedicating her time to supporting newly trained counsellors in their professional and clinical development.
In addition to being Griefline’s Clinical Services Manager, Marianne also facilitates workplace grief literacy training programs. To learn more about Marianne, visit her profile here.
To learn more about Griefline’s grief education programs, click on the following link: https://griefline.org.au/griefline-training/
Cathy Banks has been employed as the Senior Counsellor at NALAG since 2020. At NALAG, Cathy carries a lead counselling role, trains and supervises the grief support volunteers, and is actively engaged in community education and support to promote well-being following loss and grief events. She is a qualified workplace trainer, counsellor, and psychotherapist, and is a registered Clinical Supervisor with Australian Counsellors’ Association.
Cathy has had international experience in the Middle East where she was employed as a School Counsellor and Child Protection Officer at Dubai British School. She has also enjoyed many years in private practice in Sydney.
She is a passionate Sandplay therapist, and has found this to be a powerful medium in the space of loss and grief to promote emotional containment and healing.
