Deep Grief and Divine Ceremony | Hillary Hurst | TEDxBend

NOTE FROM TED: This talk, which was filmed at a TEDx event, contains assertions about processing grief that come from the speaker’s own personal theory. While some viewers might find this approach to dealing with grief helpful, several of the assertions made are not supported by scientific evidence. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: storage.ted.com...
We are a culture of "unresolved grief" which turns into many forms of dis-ease; through the process of ceremony, and the expression of grief in relation, grief can become transformed into blessings of connectivity and healing. Hillary Hurst harmoniously facilitates collective grief rituals throughout Oregon, gathering people together to speak, dance, drum, and play their way through life’s biggest questions and deepest grief. A therapist for more than 25 years, Hillary believes in the strong power of group work and collective healing. Passionate. Soulful. Intense. Hillary Hurst harmoniously facilitates collective grief rituals throughout Oregon, gathering people together to speak, dance, drum, and play their way through life’s biggest questions and deepest grief. A therapist for more than 25 years, Hillary believes in the strong power of group work and collective healing.
Trained as an actor at Bard College in New York, Hillary starred in the classic indie underground film Born in Flames, in The Vagina Monologues, and has been a guest on The Night Light Show with Shanan Kelley. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx