It’s not if but when.

Those who love will also grieve.

Grief will strike you and someone you care about.

I get it. I’ve been there. As a grief coach, I want to help.

  • Learn to grieve with a bias toward hope.
  • Find a meaningful purpose for your painful loss.
  • Discover ideas to care for your grieving friends.
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Testimonials

I highly recommend the Hope Heroes course because at one time or another, we will need to support someone who is grieving. The course is full of helpful information that gives you tools and confidence.
Gayle BrownExecutive Vice President, The 700 Club Canada
I loved the course! Tons of great ideas, things to ponder and helpful information. Anyone that takes the course will feel it’s worth it.
Kim NordmarkBereaved parent, Grief Support group facilitator
Shirley has become an expert on something no one wants to learn: grief. Shirley is an excellent communicator because she exudes authenticity.
DonnaAuthor, Speaker, Radio Host
Shirley is brave. Her story is powerful, and her ability to inspire hope in others is palpable. Shirley is able to connect with students on a level they can understand, and help them truly become "Hope Heroes".
DavidElementary School Teacher
Shirley’s book, “The Little Black Funeral Dress” and her seminar on the subject is an absolute must read and attend for all.
KevinLife and Health Advisor
We all need to lean into the discomfort and educate ourselves about grief. The mental health of someone close to you might depend on it. Shirley makes the viewer feel relaxed as she unpacks the tough topic of grief.
Rev. Vahen KingAuthor, International Speaker, Founder of GoingFarther.org
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The Little Black Funeral Dress

It’s not if, but when. Those who love will also grieve. To our detriment, society would rather sanitize or skip over the topic of grief.

Twelve days after her son’s wedding, Shirley Thiessen was thrown into the unimaginable task of planning his funeral. Grief threatened to extinguish her purpose for living. Gradually, hope and resiliency emerged as Shirley learned to recycle the pain of loss for good purposes.

While everyone’s grief journey is unique, there are tips to be shared and missteps to avoid.

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