Grief Isn’t the Problem. Avoiding It Is
After years of working with people in ministry, in the church, and in my health and wellness business, I’ve come to believe something deeply: A lot of the pain people carry isn’t just caused by grief…it’s caused by not knowing how to face it. Not knowing how to sit with it.Acknowledge it.Process it. I’ve had … Read more
Can You Ever “Recover” from Grief?
“Recovery” can be a complicated word when it comes to grief. I’ve heard people say, “You never recover from loss.”Or, “I’ll never be the same after this.” And they’re not wrong. Loss changes you. But when I use the word recovery, I’m not talking about “getting over it.” That’s a myth—and one that often causes more harm than … Read more
19 Signs of Unresolved or Prolonged Grief (And What To Do About It)
Our bodies really do keep the score. Often our bodies start sending signals long before our hearts and minds slow down enough to pay attention. When we experience grief, it affects our entire being — heart, mind, and body. Grief is a stressor on the whole system. When we avoid addressing grief, or when we … Read more
Healing Unresolved Grief: Why I Became Certified Through the Grief Recovery Institute
My Path to Grief Recovery Work For years, I considered going back to school to earn a Master’s in Counseling. I’ve revisited that idea many times. But with high school and college-aged kids, the timing hasn’t felt right. I need to prioritize getting them launched first. And honestly, I kept asking myself a bigger question: … Read more
When Faith Feels Complicated: Healing from Church Hurt and Spiritual Grief
If you’ve been hurt in church or faith spaces, you’re not alone. If your faith feels complicated, confusing, or messy right now, you’re not alone. As someone who worked in full-time Christian ministry for 16 years, I know firsthand that church experiences can be both deeply beautiful and deeply harmful. Both can be true at the same … Read more
Strained Relationships Are are Hitting an All Time High (And What to Do About it)
Fractured or painful relationships are an epidemic today. I don’t go a day without having, or seeing a conversation online about it. In the past 6-10 years So many have lost lifelong friends, felt betrayed by people they thought they knew or had shaped their faith in their earlier years. Even families are avoiding each … Read more
10 Myths about Grief that are Holding You Back
We will ALL experience loss in our lives which means we will all experience grief; It’s a universal experience. What isn’t a universal experience is being taught healthy ways to process and walk through that grief. If anything we are given bad advice or inadequate coping mechanisms. We are taught to suppress, ignore, or fake … Read more
Does the New Year Surface New Grief? Remember these Six Things
New Year New You right? We’ve heard that thrown around a lot and I do love a good chance to start again, but just because the new year rolls over doesn’t mean that we magically leave everything behind, especially the grief we are carrying. In fact, it might feel heavier and more daunting than ever … Read more
Holiday Grief Hits Different
The holidays can usher in deep sadness and grief that sits differently in your heart than it does other times of the year. For many, it’s not a merry or bright season. Maybe it’s the empty seat at the table because someone you love has died or a relationship has ended. Maybe there’s addiction or … Read more
The Tricky Business of Forgiveness
There are so many misconceptions about what it is, what it entails and as soon as someone says “You should forgive them.” I’m willing to bet a big wall of resistance or a barrage of thoughts come flooding in. Plus, if you’ve been raised in Christian circles you may just have some extra guilt and … Read more
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