
Welcome to The Journey to Healing Blog
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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- 24 Hour Philosophy
- Addiction Grief
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- Ambiguous Grief
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- Grief before Loss
- Grief recovery
- Grief stages for Children
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- Healing through Grief
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- 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 a Spouse
- Loss of identity
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mindfulness & Grief

“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

What is the difference between a Life Coach and Grief Counselor?
If you are experiencing grief and loss due to an expected or unexpected life transition, you might find yourself at some point looking for guidance on how to maneuver through the abyss.
3 minute read