Rouwen doe je alleen. Bouwen doe je samen.

Grief is when we have to search for a way to learn to live with a truth we don't want to know. There is a truth, a reality, but you don't want to know about it. But ultimately, life is seeing. Life is being. If you don't look at it, your own life stops too. In society, we see death as grief. But there are so many other ways you can experience grief: divorce, job loss, dementia, living loss. Grieving is certainly not just waiting out the time until it's "over." Grieving is an activity that requires physical and mental effort. Grief is like a second job. So, on top of your full-time work, this is added to the workload. Grieving takes so much energy. We often find grief too difficult. We suppress it. This causes so many problems. We have so many things in life that allow us to suppress grief. Our entire society is built on suppressing it. The greatest medicine for grief is thankfully free and widely available. It's listening. Really listening. Listening without bringing in your own story. Without trying to diminish it. What we're essentially saying is: your grief isn't allowed to be there. Listening where everything is allowed to be there. We need space for grief. Time together, listening to each other, sharing stories. With love, Annemiek FREE WEBINAR: COACHING FOR GRIEF Are you a coach, HR professional, or therapist and do you want to further develop your grief counseling skills? Then register for the webinar "Coaching for Grief." This event is specially designed to give you knowledge and insight into the complex world of grief and loss. You'll also discover how I started the Grief.Academy and what it takes to be visible. https://grief-academy.webinargeek.com... GRIEF EXPERT TRAINING As a grief expert, it's wonderful to support your client on their grief journey. With the right conversational techniques, tools, and mindset, you can be the mirror and the safe beacon where intrinsic growth is realized and even more life is discovered. Have you experienced loss yourself and want to offer the support you missed? Become a grief expert. I'll help you with the knowledge, tools, and marketing. Register for the selection interview where we'll explore together whether you can capitalize on the full value of the training. Manu Keirse is also affiliated with this program as a guest lecturer. https://www.grief.academy/rouwexperto... FREE WEBINAR "HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF?" Every Saturday, I give a webinar on grief. Especially for you if you're experiencing loss or want to help someone else. For an hour, I share knowledge, experience, and practical tips that you can immediately find useful. I'll also take the time to answer your questions. https://www.grief.academy/webinar "I AM THERE" My new book is out. 111 tips to help friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and associates cope with loss. View and order the book here: https://griefacademy.plugandpay.nl/ch...