Tag: grief support
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The Club No One Wants To Join
There is a club that no one wants to join after your husband or wife dies. It’s called the widow/widowers club. When my husband died, I vividly remember being very angry when a well-intentioned elderly woman approached me and said, “welcome to the club.” I wanted to scream at her that I was too young…
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Am I Ready For Coaching?
Do you wonder if you’re ready for coaching? Do you wonder if you still need a therpist? Here’s how to tell. YOU’RE READY FOR COACHING WHEN: You want to get unstuck and set goals you can achieve. You are functioning, although you may still struggle with your grief. You want to stop bad habits and…
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Do You Need a Coach or a Therapist?
How can you tell if you need a life coach or a therapist? While both can be very helpful, it’s important to know the difference! See if you can tell which statement is fact and which is fiction. Coaching is just therapy in disguise! Fiction! A life coach and a therapy have very different roles.…
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Grief Is Learning to Integrate Loss Into Life
Grief is the process of integrating the very personal and devastating loss of your spouse or significant other into your new, unprecedented life. It’s a journey that you do not want to take, it forces you to a place you never wanted to be, and into a process that you don’t understand. There’s a lot…
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Death Day Decisions
There are a few very important action items that will have to be made the day your beloved dies. This is one of the reasons the living so desperately need you. Notify family Where to send the body What is going to happen to the body Put a person or close group in charge of…
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Survive/Revive/Thrive
Sometimes when you are in the midst of turmoil follow the death of your loved one, it helps to have just one word to cling to. You can repeat your word as a mantra, and with the right word, it can recenter you in the storm. A friend this year gave me three words, one…
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Creating a Grief Support Network: Essential Steps
Discover how to build a grief-support network that truly understands your journey. Learn practical tips for finding the right people, groups, and resources to help you heal and move forward.
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Healing Through Self-Care: 10 Rituals for Grieving Hearts
Discover 10 transformative self-care rituals to help widows find peace, recharge their spirits, and embrace gentle healing.
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How Small Wins Can Help You Heal After Loss
Discover how small wins can help widows find hope and resilience, one step at a time.
