A Grief Coach May Be Able to Help
A grief coach is a specially trained grief educator and support system. They walk alongside a
person as they experience the feelings, thoughts and challenges that surround grief and loss. Grief coaching can be helpful in many cases of loss including the physical loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, a major life transition including retirement, relocation, aging, medical conditions and even the death of a beloved pet.
A grief coach provides a safe space for identifying and understanding the variety of feelings and thoughts that come up during grief. They guide clients in setting goals for their journey, creating action plans and inspiring personal growth during and through life’s challenges.
If you are not sure how to continue to live your life in a fulfilling way, if your current coping strategies are not working the way you’d like them to or if you feel closed off to others, a grief coach may be able to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a grief coach different from a grief counselor or therapist?
Both coaching and therapy address emotional and practical aspects of the grief journey. Grief coaching is future focused, goal and solution oriented, moving towards creating a fulfilling life after loss. A grief counselor or therapist is listening for how unfinished past griefs may be contributing to the challenges a person is experiencing as they grieve the current loss. A person may want a grief counselor or therapist if they are finding it hard to find meaning and happiness in life a year or more after a loss has occurred. If you feel your life is totally consumed by your loss, you may want to see a grief therapist.
What happens in a grief coaching session?
A grief coach creates with you a safe space to express your thoughts and emotions as you share your grief experiences. They assist in identifying and understanding reactions to loss, as well as guiding you through goals and new learning. A grief coach may invite you to try new things and will facilitate conversations on processing your grief in a healthy and constructive way, offering a perspective that inspires creativity and assists you in finding meaning in life after loss.
How do I know if a grief coach is right for me?
Schedule a free consultation. Virtual meetings offer a more personal experience than phone calls, allowing us to see and connect with each other. I would like to learn a bit about you and the loss you are grieving. Grief is an individual process in many aspects. There are no timelines. I have no agenda or plan about where “should” be on your grief journey. Do give me a call. Ask me about my style. I will listen, empathize and witness your grief and I will support your process. Let’s see if we are a good fit.