MISSION STATEMENT
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ISSUES 
 
LINKS 
 
MYTHS 
 
PHOTO GALLERY 
 
TESTIMONIALS
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TOOLS FOR HEALING 
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MISSION STATEMENT
What is the Living Through Loss Mission
Our Mission Statement

To improve and empower lives by helping those who are hurting reconnect with their hearts.

Our Vision

To help people who have experienced loss build a healthy personal new foundation.

To Do This We Will:

  • Energize and inspire people to make a difference in their own lives

  • Teach classes to help them deal with their loss issues

  • Promote Living Through Loss Retreats to educate and connect with life and the community

ISSUES
Physical Health
Lack of sleep, lack of overall general health, lack of joy - don't feel like you can be happy ever again. You ask yourself: "Doesn't anyone else get this?"
Lack of Support
Everyone wants you to "Be over it" already. If they haven't experienced it, they cannot understand. This is the opposite of the next Issue.
Too Much Advice
Everything from "Have you thought about buying a new dog?", to "I've heard it helps to have an affair." It's amazing what kinds of bad advice are out there for "fixing" deeply emotional losses.
LINKS
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MYTHS
Time Heals All Wounds
Ha! Time heals nothing. Insight, understanding, love, friendships...those are the building blocks of healing.
Grieve Alone
This is a lie propagated by people who don't want to share in your life experience. Grief grows darker, deeper, and more confusing in solitude.
Be Strong
Hmmmm...How? Just tell me that and I'll agree.
Don't Feel Bad
Similar to "Be Strong" in it's simplicity. Whoever says this to you, needs to experience loss up close and personal.
Replace the Loss
This is the: "Buy a puppy", "Have an affair", "Have you thought of adopting?" advice, offered by a well-meaning but totally clueless person.
Keep Busy
And, what exactly does that do for me? This feels like "Bury it under the rug" advice. The problem is that the more I bury as I busy myself, the bigger the lump under my rug grows until it takes up the whole dining room. At that point, I have to either deal with it, or use the back door to get to the kitchen.
PHOTO GALLERY
Seminar Winter 2007
TESTIMONIALS
Grief Recovery Workshop
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I want you to know how much I appreciate the wonderful job you did in facilitating the grief recovery work shop. Everyone in our group was so open and willing to share the most vulnerable aspect of the relationships that left our hearts broken. I speak for myself but If you had not ensured such a safe environment This could not have happened. Thank You.

As you may recall I joined your grief recovery group because I had been struggling with unresolved issue pertaining to my divorce. What I discovered while participating in the group was that I had more unresolved issues related to my relationship with mother than my former husband. I discovered many pieces of unfinished emotional business that have weighed down my heart. After working the program I have gained a new perspective on losses in my life and now have tools to use to move forward. Because of the group I now have a healthier and happier relationship with my mom.

Major thanks for the excellent training on problem solving around emotionally charged relationships. I can live my life with a happy heart thanks to your excellent training. Jeanette
Clearer Connection to Myself Through Classes
I have a much clearer connection to myself thru Glenda's classes. It was a wonderful loving experience. RT...Mishawaka
Group Dynamics Helped...
With the help of the group dynamics I was able to break through my myths about pain and grief. BL...Walkerton, IN
Loving Support
I can now claim my healing...I am deeply indebted to Glenda and her classes for providing the help and loving support I needed to heal. JF...Osceola, IN
Great Teacher
Glenda-
I visited your sight this morning. I am so proud of you and feel deeply connected to the messages and guidance you are able to give other people. You truly are a teacher at heart and have many wonderful gifts to share with people. I am living proof of the guidance you gave me at an early age and I hope I can pass those lessons to Nathan.
Thanks for sharing ~Diana

Thank You
Dear Glenda,
I can never thank you enough for all you and your class has done for me. I was drowning in sorrow and looking for land, thanks for giving me the help and the tools to learn to cope. All can be better if one has the right people to help them, and my great help was you. Thank you for your compassion and love. Thank you so much ~PM
TOOLS FOR HEALING
What Practical Steps Can I Take toward Healing?

  • Get Your Grief on the table.

  • Talk & share & talk & share.

  • Find yourself a good safe listener.

  • Journal even if you don't feel like it...you'll see why later.

  • Be creative, don't worry about anyone reading it!

  • Cry & Express your feelings in safe ways.

  • Try on Life! Maybe painting or art therapy.

  • Scrapbook, photos, collage, pottery.

  • Watch funny movies. Laugh.

  • Rearrange a room. Garden. Belly dance or just dance!

  • Do physical activity, punching bag, scream, stamp your feet.

  • Walking or jogging...just keep moving.

  • Proper sleep, rest, & naps are important.

  • Good nutrition, fuel for the body to deal with the emotions.

  • Educate yourself and find your resources.

  • Read self help books about grief.

  • Be patient with yourself and the process.

  • Find your "new" normal in this sea of emotions.

  • Be light in your expectations of yourself and others.

  • Add Rituals for emotional healing.

  • Make time for remembering.

  • Embrace your God...Ask, Seek, Knock...

  • Follow your spirituality and ask your questions.

  • Talk to God he knows what you're thinking anyway.

  • Light a candle or sage.

  • Listen to favorite music.

  • Practice prayerful meditation.

Do you have a Living Through Loss Brochure?
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Yes, click the *.pdf icon to the right and you can view and print my brochure.