Change takes effort & commitment, patience & time, but there is HOPE!
Grief is a very natural process, but it can be hard to go it alone! Many people just like you find that grief coaching is a helpful, life-affirming way to work through pain and set the foundation for a better future.
If the idea of working with a grief coach is new to you, you aren’t alone.
One thing to understand is that grief coaching is very different than grief counseling. A grief counselor focuses on looking into the past and identifying any pathology, normalizing and improving the emotional state of being.
A grief coach not only listens to you process your feelings and experiences as you work through your grief, but also gives you tools and guidance, support and accountability to get started and continue on the road to restoration. To learn more about the difference between counseling and coaching, please visit my FAQ page.
Without some type of assistance, many people find themselves in an endless cycle of emotional distress, anxiety and apathy. They know they need to move forward, but they feel overwhelmed, scared and stuck. If not handled carefully, their personal and professional lives may suffer; which can cause more grief, sadness and loss.
With grief coaching, you can focus on moving toward a more hopeful future, all while respecting your need to process and work through your grief. Hope Focused Coaching can provide you with the individual and group guidance you need to begin or continue the process of growth and healing.
Kimberly Eldredge says
Thanks for the information. I had NO idea that such a thing as grief coaching even existed. My friend lost her father this morning so this is very timely information.
Bev Benskin says
Thanks Kimberly. So sorry to hear about your friend’s father.
Beth Niebuhr says
I think that your work must be very valuable for people.
Bev Benskin says
Thanks Beth,
There really is a need to help people better understand their grief. I am honored to do what I do.
Edmund says
Grief is very real in this day in age, and oftentimes, people feel alone in the process. Regardless of what tools, guidance, or resources are available, it’s great to see that there are outlets available for them to address it and to heal.
Bev Benskin says
Thanks Edmund,
I really want this to be a safe and comfortable place for people to come and begin their healing process.
Heather says
grief coaching is so necessary— I had never thought about it before— I’d heard of support groups, but hadn’t heard of one on one coaching. It takes a VERY strong personality to do this work and not get incredibly sad, I’d think. Kudos to you for all you do.
Bev Benskin says
Thanks Heather! I am really passionate about helping people to understand and walk through their personal grief.