Grief coaching blog articles to help you find your own way after loss

Grief is like that unwanted guest who shows up uninvited to the party of life, and sooner or later, we all have to deal with it. It's the emotional equivalent of stepping on a LEGO barefoot—overwhelming, confusing, and downright painful. When you're wading through the swamp of loss, taking care of yourself is like finding a life raft in a sea of chaos. Let me share my secret weapon: meditation. Think of it as the soothing cup of tea for your soul's hangover.

Grief can turn your brain into a scrambled egg, making it tricky to say what you need. Whether you're trying to ask for a hug or politely suggesting people give you some space, finding the right words can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. In this section, we’ll dive into ways to communicate your needs during grief so you don’t end up feeling like you're speaking in a foreign language!

Understanding Trauma-Informed Practices for Grief Grief is a journey that touches every part of our being. It can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating. When grief is intertwined with trauma, the path to healing becomes even more complex. I want to share with you how trauma-informed practices for grief can gently guide you through this difficult time. These methods honor your experience, respect your pace, and empower you to reclaim your life with compassion and strengt

Some grief has no funeral, no casseroles at the door, no clear beginning or end. It shows up when a jar will not open, when the stairs look steeper than they used to, when getting dressed takes more courage than anyone can see.

A Eulogy To My Marriage My name is Nina Violet Risch, and I was the wife in this marriage. More than that, I was the mother, the father, the cook, the maid, the nurse, the provider, the gardener, the matriarch, the lover, the therapist, and friend. I think many wives who have been married and divorced can relate to that. I now say goodbye to the idea of the marriage I always wanted, but never had. I met my husband in 2010 while I was in the midst of divorcing the father of m

Simple, personal grief rituals can help you hold loss gently while opening space for presence and new purpose. This post invites you to explore fresh ways to honor your journey beyond grief, with ideas that nurture connection and resilience.

Grief and trauma often feels overwhelming, not just in your mind but deeply in your body. When emotions flood, somatic awareness offers a way to gently tune into physical signals that hold powerful clues about your inner state. In this post, you’ll find simple body-based practices that support emotional regulation and invite self-compassion as you navigate grief’s shifting landscape. Let’s explore how your mind-body connection can become a steady companion on this path.

Many people mistakenly believe that self-care is solely about meditation, breathwork, grounding, and mindfulness. But guess what? You can unleash your energy by screaming outdoors, into a pillow, dancing your heart out, eating a box of chocolates, or saying yes to the steak frites, blasting Metal at full volume, chopping wood, or even visiting a rage room to smash things or hurl axes where it is safe. How do you want to practice self-care?