The process in which we will explore your stories is essential in your grief.  The process is comprised of various tools used in grief work.  It may seem like a lot at first.  As you get used to the process, you will notice some stories will take longer or shorter based on the intricacies or intensity.

Step 1 – Outline or Loss History (Grief Work)

Step 2 – Story board/Story Sequence/Serial Drawing (Expressive Therapies)

Step 3 – Writing (Narrative Therapy) and Sharing (Online Groups, Positive Psychology)

Step 4 – Meditation/Integration (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Watch the video for a brief explanation of the steps.

Here is the Guided EFT Grief Mediation – this is a must.  Don’t skip this step. This is a gem that set’s this program apart from other grief supports.

Format of the Program

Each lesson will have:

• A brief description of the story to write
• The process handouts if you’d like to use them
• The Final Guided EFT Grief Meditation
• BONUS: A 1-Minute calming/grounding technique

Be seated where you are able to keep your feet on the ground.  If at anytime, you need a break, take one.  Be gentle with yourself… set aside 30-60 minutes for your story time.

It’s always important to think of the end as we begin…

How do you want to share your stories?

Today, you have an abundance of ways to share.  You may want to share with a small group, your inner circle of trusted people.  You may want to share your experience more publicly.  Here are just a few options to get your ideas flowing:

• Create a book to share with your family and friends, or even publish (Shutterfly is a great place to start)
• Start your own blog (Facebook, a family website or even YouTube)
• Share privately with select loved ones
• Share in a group setting (join in a YSOG group to further share stories)
• Share on the Stories of Grief Podcast
• Share at local libraries or find speaking opportunities in your area

One of my most memorable clients told me at the beginning of our counseling that he was NOT creative at all… He did the most beautiful thing in that he collected stories and pictures to create a book he printed for each of his family as a gift.

We will explore some of these options further as we continue in the program.  If you don’t have an idea, that’s okay… perhaps this is only for you.  Whatever the case, it’s what it needs to be for you.  You have taken a wonderful step in exploring your grief through story telling.