Speaking, Interviews, Writing
Speaking Engagements
I give talks to both the public and mental health professionals on grief, trauma and communication. I have spoken to community groups, professional organizations, and workplaces, both in person and online via video. A selected list of my talks is below in order to give you an idea of the topics I cover. Please contact me for more details.
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Grief Basics
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Grief and Complicated Grief
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How to Support a Grieving Person
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Grief Group Facilitation
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Non-violent Communication Basics
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Communicating with People in Emotional Need
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Crisis Mental Health: Preventing PTSD
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The Neurobiology and Physiology of Trauma
Book
Heartbreak to Hope: Poems of Support for Grief and Loss
by Kara Bowman, MFT
Published by Adelaide Books, copyright 2021
"Kara Bowman's Heartbreak to Hope is a wonderfully sensitive and
poetic accompaniment as we journey through grief."
- Dr. Kenneth J. Doka
Article
The professional journal for California Marriage and Family Therapists published an article about Kara's practice in their magazine,
The Therapist. It can be found here:
The Therapist: Member Spotlight
Startle Website
Kara developed a self-guided website to help clients who have a strong startle response. Explore the website here: NoStartle
Media
For public interviews, please click on the links below.
State of Mind - Mental Health First Aid for Covid-19
State of Mind - Suicide and Grief: a Story of Hope
Success Made to Last - Radio Interview about Grief
Let's Talk Death - Video Interview about Grief
Tendrils of Grief - Grieving Has Made Me a Better Person
KPBX Spokane Public Radio Poetry Moment
Life After a Sudden Death - Print Article