Christine Laureano - Coach In The Moment  

I know this time of year can be really tough when it comes to grief. It's not a dirty word, it's just that no one wants to talk about it. In fact, it's very necessary to talk about grief because it supports in healing!!

So, let me share with you the process I use in my Up From Grief Coaching.

1) Feel - yes, it's very important to run the gammut of feelings
                   Anger
                   Loss
                   Loneliness
                   Sadness

2) Acknowledge your feelings and your loss. Sounds basic but, we don't let ourselves go there. We feel that we have to hide our feelings so we won't make other people feel bad.
It is soooo important to fully acknowledge all of your feelings. Where ever you are right now in your feelings is exactly the place you are supposed to be in.


3) You have a CHOICE!  Stay in grief or heal and move forward.

* If you notice you are staying stuck in a feeling or feel as if you are spiraling downward into depression, please seek the help of a professional therapist, grief counselor or physician.

4) Moving Forward    It's Okay to move forward in our lives. It does not mean we are forgetting! It means we are taking care of ourselves, honoring our loss and learning strength, compassion and trusting in the healing process.

5) Self-Care     Take really good care of yourself during the grief process. This is one area that we neglect. Be kind to yourself. Get support. Rest when you need to. Exercise to keep your body moving. Know it's okay to be OK!

6) Create Healing Intentions     What are your intentions for healing the grief you are in? What can you do to move forward? Small, gentle steps. Don't rush the process - BE KIND TO YOURSELF - because the healing process doesn"t happen overnight.

With love and healing
Christine