It’s often said that “time heals all wounds.” But if you’ve been on a grief journey, you might already know the truth: time alone will not heal heartbreak. Healing requires action—deliberate steps taken over time to nurture and support yourself through loss.

Grief is deeply personal, and no two ...

You might be surprised by the factors that could be holding you back from seeking grief support. Let’s explore some common barriers to starting your healing journey. Do any of these resonate with you?

1. Stigma and Shame

Cultural or personal beliefs about seeking help for emotional issues can c...

Grieving is one of life’s most profound experiences. It’s raw, unpredictable, and deeply personal. But how do you know when you’re ready to seek support for your grief?

Deciding to pursue grief support is a courageous step, and there are many indicators that it might be time. If any of the followin...

When someone says, “Don’t feel bad,” to a grieving person, it often comes from a place of love and an earnest desire to help. Yet, despite good intentions, this phrase can unintentionally harm the person in grief—and may even require repair to rebuild trust in the relationship.

Why? Because of what...

In the world of grief, well-meaning advice often comes in the form of familiar phrases that are supposed to make us feel better. One of the most persistent and challenging beliefs is this: Replace the loss.

This idea can manifest in various ways, depending on the situation and how we choose to cope...

Grief myths are pervasive, often inherited from societal norms or well-meaning advice that can unintentionally hinder your healing. Among the most isolating of these beliefs is the idea that you should grieve alone.

Let’s examine this belief, why it exists, and how it can obstruct your healing.

When someone says, “Just give it time,” they often mean well. Perhaps they’re trying to comfort you, to express that grief is a journey that can’t be rushed. But while time is a necessary part of healing, time alone won’t heal your grief.

This belief—that time itself is the cure for heartbreak—c...

Grief is deeply personal, yet societal and cultural beliefs often shape how we think we should handle it. One of the most common inherited grief beliefs is the idea that we must “be strong for others.” On the surface, this sounds noble—putting aside your own emotions to comfort and stabilize those a...

As a grief coach, I often help people uncover the roadblocks that prevent them from truly tending to their grief. One of the most common obstacles? Beliefs about grief that we’ve absorbed over time—myths that can slow our healing and make us doubt our own grief journey.

These beliefs may have be...

In your grief journey, there is darkness, but there is also healing, and transformation.

This year, as a grief coach, I've witnessed the strength, resilience, and courage of countless people who have embraced their grief journey and emerged with their hearts filled with hope.

Today, at the e...

The winter holiday season can be challenging for people who are grieving. Below are some questions to consider as you care for yourself and tend to your grief during the holiday season. 

These questions reflect the common concerns of those who are grieving during the holiday season, highlighting...

We live in a grief-averse, grief-illiterate society. People, even your dearest people, mean well and still unintentionally say the most hurtful things to grieving people. 

Dealing with well-meaning but hurtful comments during the holidays (and every day)  while grieving is an ongoing challenge. ...