Grief is everyone’s experience
Most people don’t know what is helpful to say or do to support a grieving friend. It can feel awkward and uncomfortable.
I get it. I’ve been there. As a grief coach, I want to help.
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Grow Trust
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“No one should have to grieve alone.
Everyone needs a grief companion (Hope Hero) in their life.
Everyone deserves access to hope-filled grief resources”
Learn to confidently support your grieving friend
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Hope Heroes Course
View 5 easy-to-digest videos and discover helpful ways to be a caring grief companion.
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The Little Black Funeral Dress
Discover ideas to ease the burden of your loss and equip you to help your grieving friends.
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Testimonials
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.
- “This is a book destined for worn and dog-eared pages as I read it over and over.” ~Janine
- “Reading this book was the most amazing 74 minutes. It spoke right to my heart.” ~Ron
- “It’s an easy read and so compassionately written.” ~Judy
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