When somebody we love is grieving, it can be difficult to know how to be supportive. Many of us have been taught that the goal of everyday life is to be happy all the time and that feelings are problems. So when someone we love is suffering, we view it as a problem to be fixed. I invite you to learn about the power of simply being present, taking small, intuitive actions and allowing the person you love to simply feel what she needs to feel while knowing she is not alone.
In today’s episode, I talk with Krista St-Germain, a master certified life coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. Krista shares with us what you can do to show up for that friend or loved one who has experienced loss in ways that feel meaningful but not intrusive. Additionally, we discuss many misconceptions about the stages of grief and the beautiful concept of post-traumatic growth.
While Krista works with many grieving widows, her wisdom around grief is universal. If you are someone experiencing grief or would like to connect with Krista, be sure to check out her podcast, The Widowed Mom Podcast, and visit her website.
Here’s what to look forward to in today’s episode:
-What a person can do to show up for that friend or a loved one who's experienced loss
-Actions from loved ones that helped Krista during her most devastating times
-Advice for treading that line of wanting to show up for your loved ones and friends but not wanting to bring up the loss
-When is truly the time that grieving people need you
-The misconceptions about the stages of grief
-The types and subsets of grief that aren’t talked about
-Why the one-year mark of grief is arbitrary
-Some meaningful ways to help cope in a positive way
-The N.O.W. method to feel feelings
-The Emotional Freedom Technique
-Defining Post Traumatic Growth
Connect with Krista:
IG: @lifecoachkrista
Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com
Work with Krista
The Widowed Mom Podcast
Connect with Whitney:
IG: @whitneywoman
Website: myelectricideas.com
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