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Have you and your survivor experienced those first few days, weeks,
months or maybe even years during which you canāt get your brain to even
understand? Thatās what Iām talking about. I call that place the grief
cave.
This interview explores avoiding the words:
* At least you still have
* Look on the bright side
* Anything that attempts to lead them away from their immediate grief...
* Time will heal
* Youāll feel better soon.
* Just give it time
* Heās with God now and out of pain.
Just say, āIām so sorry. This is awful, and I am here for you.ā
If you really want to help them, DONāT try to make them feel better.
Instead, listen to and support them by saying:
āIām so sorry. This does suck.ā
As the founder of Inhabit Joy, Michelle Ann Collins partners with
individuals who have suffered grief, injury, or other types of loss as
they recover, reclaim their wholeness, and build resilience for lifeās
inevitable challenges.
After a series of losses, including the death of her mother, her
husbandās suicide, and estrangements from primary family members,
Michelle combined the tools she had collected as a yoga therapist and
wellness coach and studies in positive psychology, neuroscience,
meditation and mindfulness, and spirituality to turn post-traumatic
stress disorder into post-traumatic growth and resilience.
With the addition of certifications in grief education and grief yoga,
and several bestselling books in which she shares her story, Michelle
helps others transform from barely surviving to joyful thriving.
Michelle teaches and coaches in private, corporate and small group
settings, and enjoys sharing her skills and experience through speaking
and facilitating workshops and retreats.
Deeply connected with the healing powers of nature, Michelle spends
her leisure time hiking among the trees or paddling on the rivers near
her home in Portland, Oregon.
website: https://www.inhabitjoy.com
email: Michelle@inhabitjoy.com
Author of the books:
ā¢ Surviving Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss: A Mindful Guide for Your Journey through Grief
ā¢ Supporting a Survivor of Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss: A Mindful Guide for Co-journeying through Grief
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