Welcome to The Journey to Healing Blog
By Bren Bell (Coach & Counselor)
Expert Advice on Grief, Coping and Navigating LifeTransitions
On this blog, I share stories and insights on navigating loss, overcoming grief through transitional times, and moving through challenging seasons of life.
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Category
- 24 Hour Philosophy
- Addiction Grief
- Aging & Mindset
- Ambiguous Grief
- Anticipatory Grief
- Authentic Living
- Caregiver Grief
- Childhood Grief
- Children and Loss
- Communication skills
- Deservability
- Difficult Conversations
- Emotional Healing
- Emotional healing
- Fear of Unknown
- Grief & Emotional Wellness
- Grief & Fear
- Grief Support Tools
- Grief and Addiction
- Grief and the Body
- Grief before Loss
- Grief recovery
- Grief stages for Children
- Growth mindset
- Happiness starts here
- Healing through Grief
- Holiday stress
- Inner wisdom
- Intuition vs Intellect
- Isolation when grieving
- Living Authentically
- Living in the Present
- Living with Purpose
- Loss of Cat
- Loss of Dog
- Loss of Job
- Loss of Loved One
- Loss of Self
- Loss of identity
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mindfulness & Grief
- Mindset Shift
- Moving forward after Loss
- Myths and Beliefs
- Overcoming Fear
- Personal Growth
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Grief
- Re-Grief in children
- Rediscover Yourself after Loss
“Setting Realistic New Year’s Resolutions: 8 Tips for lasting Change”
The start of a new year brings with it a desire for change. Check this out for 8 TIPS for Lasting Change!
8 TIPS for Lasting Change
5 minute read
“Embracing the New Year with Grace in Grief ”
Embracing the New Year with Grace in Grief
This change—this “new normal”—is likely not something you chose or wanted, and it’s okay to feel resentful about it.
3 minute read
“MERRY CHRISTMAS” / “HAPPY HOLIDAYS”
Words That Weigh Heavy: Navigating Difficult Wishes in Grief
3 minute read
“Managing Holiday Grief”
Holidays can be complicated without considering grief. When grieving a loss, your favorite times may feel like an obstacle you must manage for the first time. At first it can be difficult to distinguish this time of year from the rest of the year, as every turn of the calendar can be a reminder of your loss.
3 minute read
“The Symbolism of Fall: Finding the Beauty of Letting Go
Reflecting on autumn often evokes a sense of warmth and comfort, conjuring images of cozy sweaters, delicious pies, and warm bonfires. However, the deeper symbolic meanings of autumn extend far beyond these familiar comforts, intertwining with the essence of human existence.
3 minute read
“A Thanksgiving lesson: Gratitude in times of grief”
Grief and gratitude, though seemingly contrasting emotions, can coexist harmoniously. It is entirely possible to hold the sorrow of loss in one hand while embracing the beauty of life with the other.
3 minute read
“Grief, Holidays and Sensory Memories
Certain smells associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas can trigger grief, particularly for people who have lost loved ones or are navigating other forms of emotional pain. Smell is closely linked to memory and emotion, due to how the brain processes scents.
3 minute read
“AVOIDANCE vs HELPFUL DISTRACTIONS”
Moving forward with Grief - A fine line between Avoidance and Helpful Distractions
Helpful distractions can prevent feelings of being overwhelmed by doing activities that allow you to take a break from grief. No one can be expected to continually endure the emotions associated with loss. Participating in restorative activities to help recharge is entirely necessary. This is an integral part of the healing process.
5 minute read