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Grief Dreams is run by Dr. Joshua Black. Read on to learn more about him. If you need to contact him, please email him directly at griefdreams@gmail.com

Dr. Joshua Black

Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Joshua has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, including PBS Next Avenue, Los Angeles Times, CBC News, and Toronto Sun, in addition to speaking engagements and workshops. 

Dr. Black currently works as the Bereavement Initiative Manager for the BC Centre for Palliative Care, where he is leading bereavement related research. His long-term research goals are to continue to serve and raise awareness of those who are bereaved who are not being provided the necessary grief support.

Dr. Black lives on the unceded Stó:lō Territory known to settlers as the Fraser Valley and lower Fraser Canyon of British Columbia, Canada.

 
A portrait of Dr. Joshua Black, the leading academic researcher on grief and bereavement dreams

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Be sure to listen to the podcast, learn about the presentation and workshop offerings, or check out the research hub for more information about the work Dr. Black does. If you want to connect, be sure to give him an email at griefdreams@gmail.com, or find him on social media.