How to keep a Continuing Bond with a deceased loved one

Continuing Bonds: Staying Connected to Those We’ve Lost Have you ever heard the term “continuing bond”? I first came across it through a friend who had lost her pet. She attended a support group where, interestingly, the concept came up in discussion. It was actually introduced formally back in 1996, in a book by Klass, […]

No-Rewrite – A story of Grief

This story is written from my personal experience after the suicide of my husband. Author: Robin Chodak The sun brightly peeks through the window shade in my bedroom.  It must be late morning.  I lie still.  Getting myself up requires more strength than I have.  It’s been days, weeks, or months.  My brain is foggy.  […]

Why I believe in Grief Coaching

Most people think of coaches for helping with personal issues, relationships, or business but not necessary for grief. But, I believe in grief coaching for many reasons. Mainly, because coaching is designed to inspire, encourage and transform a client. A person who has suffered a loss and is grieving certainly needs to be encouraged and […]

Finding Meaning in death?

Finding Meaning in death, what does it mean? Finding meaning in death is hard for us.  Why?  Because we are all human and as humans we struggle to find meaning in death and especially tragic ones. After a loss we are looking for answers.  I lost my 20-yr-old sister to cancer, and two husbands suddenly […]

Words Used to Describe Suicide

Words used to describe suicide death is a very controversial topic today due to a large number of incidents. What terminology would you use to refer to death by suicide ? Words have Power: Choose Them Carefully Died by suicide. Completed suicide. Committed suicide. Actually, I don’t take offense when I hear the word committed. But I […]

October and grief, What does it mean for you?