Grief is a journey often difficult to navigate with words alone. Sometimes, the feelings and experiences are so profound that conventional language fails to capture them fully.  This is where the power of metaphors, combined with the therapeutic practices of journaling and drawing, comes into play. By engaging in these expressive activities, you're not just […] The post Journaling and Drawing Your Grief Metaphor appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Grief has a profound way of reaching deep into our past, stirring up long-buried unmet needs from childhood. This emotional upheaval can resurface feelings of insecurity, abandonment, or not being seen and heard. It's as if the loss we experience in the present echoes the unresolved pain and longing from our earliest years, bringing them […] The post Meeting Your Own Needs When Grieving appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

In mindfulness, we find a powerful ally in our quest for clarity. It teaches us to see our thoughts and beliefs for what they truly are, allowing us to release what no longer serves us and embrace the truth of our experience. This clarity is not just about seeing more clearly; it's about choosing to […] The post Seeing Truth and Releasing Illusions: A Grief Meditation & Journaling Prompts appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Meditation offers a sanctuary for the mind, a place where calmness and clarity can replace the turmoil and noise of everyday life. It's a practice that doesn't ask you to change who you are but invites you to become more aware of your inner self. When you are in deep grief, even a moment of relaxation […] The post Visualizing A Place of Peace: A Grief Meditation & Journaling Prompts appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Just as you make it through the grief of the winter holiday season, Valentine’s Day hits. You will make it through if you apply these helpful coping skills ... The post 7 Tips For Coping With Grief And Valentine’s Day appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Grief is an uninvited teacher, presenting lessons wrapped in the discomfort of loss. Whether through the death of a loved one or a non-death loss, such as the end of a relationship or a significant life change, grief challenges our foundational beliefs about the world, ourselves, and others. Understanding your assumptive world and core beliefs […] The post Understanding Your Assumptive World and Core Beliefs through Grief & Loss appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Embracing our grief journey is like walking through a garden of memories—each step uncovers both the shadows of loss and the light of growth. In acknowledging every petal and thorn, we learn to hold our grief with gentle strength and find resilience in the most unexpected places. Grief is a journey often marked by milestones of […] The post Crafting Your Personal Grief and Growth Timeline appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Explore the third edition of Heather Stang's Classic, now titled Living with Grief - a mindful guide for navigating loss with new and updated content available in Kindle and paperback. In our journey through life, loss is an inevitable companion, yet the paths we tread through grief are uniquely our own. With the release of the […] The post New “Living With Grief” Book By Heather Stang Launches January 9 appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

I want to remind you of something incredibly important today: It's okay not to feel okay.Grief is a unique and personal journey, and your holiday experience may not always align with the expectations of others. But that doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. It means you are grieving.Today – and every day for that […] The post A Message for Grievers on Christmas Day appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more

Christmas, in its essence, is a time of reflection and connection. As you navigate your first without a loved one, consider embrace it as a journey of learning, self-compassion, and gentle rediscovery. As the holiday season unfolds, the joy and festivities can often be tinged with a profound sense of loss, especially if you're experiencing your […] The post First Christmas: Navigating Your Holiday Grief appeared first on Mindful Grief Support with Heather Stang ..read more