Healing Resources other than yoga
There is no way out of grief, just a journey through it ...
When my daughter Dakota passed away I was absolutely devastated. Apart from family and friends, I did a lot of work through beautiful souls that came my way.
You may have heard of the saying, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Well for me that was true.
Healing Starts with the Heart - Erica and Sharon are grief specialists
Nanaimo Hospice- Based in Nanaimo BC - I took different programs here, and did counselling.(Look at the hospice in your area for what programs they offer, they are usually free).
Lisa Michaud is a business coach. I was lucky enough to do one of her workshops that really got me thinking about how I wanted to move forward with my life after loosing Dakota.
Grieving Moms Find Hope was formed because Jacke Rose (Founder) saw through her own loss a need for the lonely and often a hopeless grieving mom. This organization exists to provide hope, tools and community to grieving moms. We are a Christ-Centered foundation and together we are better.
Transcendence, all about overcoming fear, a 6 week online course run by Dave and Christine Wyllie
Savoia Self Care - Holistic Wellness
Breath Coach and so much more
Starlight Min is a Christ centered ministry that provides Hope and healing for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Well produced virtual memorials.
Grief work is not easy or fun, but I found it necessary and a good fit to help me move through my grief. It is part of my daily healing routine.
Some of my favourite podcasts
The Left over pieces
Healing Starts with the Heart
Healing Starts with the Heart
The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss Conversations
Melissa Bottorff Arey is a suicide loss survivor mom who lost her son Alex
https://theleftoverpieces.buzzsprout.com/
Healing Starts with the Heart
Healing Starts with the Heart
Healing Starts with the Heart
Sharon Brubaker, is a Grief Specialist for women who are processing the pain of grief.
https://www.healingstartswiththeheart.com/podcasts/
Always Andy's Mom
Healing Starts with the Heart
Always Andy's Mom
Inspiring Hope, One Day at a Time
Marcy is a pediatrician, married mom of three biological children and one foster son
Self-Care Goddess
Picking up the pieces
Always Andy's Mom
Rita Savoia is a Dedicated Holistic Wellness Partner who always has excellent tips for wellness.
https://savoiaselfcare.com/podcast/
Picking up the pieces
Picking up the pieces
Picking up the pieces
Finding the hope within after a loved one dies by suicide with
Margaret Pelleriti
Here After
Picking up the pieces
Picking up the pieces
Megan Divine
a psychotherapist, writer, grief advocate, & communication expert dedicated to helping you live through things you never thought you’d face.
Healing Resources other than yoga ...
Melissa Bottorff-Arey
Survivor, Podcaster, Author, Speaker
Melissa Bottorff-Arey became a ‘survivor mom’ when, in August of 2016, her 21-year old son Alex, died by suicide. In an instant, her entire world completely shattered. For quite some time she wasn't sure how to even survive, let alone be 'okay'. Choosing to start the journey, one of picking up the leftover pieces is a hard one - but she got there. With a lot of hard work and support, she has learned to live successfully alongside her grief. Now, having rebuilt her life, she is a persistent champion in reducing the stigma around suicide, mental health, and traumatic grief. It has become her heart's mission is to create a community of comfort, connection, and healing - specifically for grieving parents who have lost a child by suicide. She has become an author, certified as a Master Grief Companion, and a trauma-informed Funeral Celebrant. Through her weekly podcast, an online community, and speaking engagements, she helps parents step toward hope and into healing so that they too may find meaning, and even happiness once again.
Contact me at melissa@theleftoverpieces.com
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