The Good Grief Coach

My Blog

Here you can read experiences, thoughts and information

  • When Everything Shifts
    The Unexpected Shift I Didn’t Know I Needed I recently experienced a profound shift within myself — one rooted in unresolved grief. And it all happened in Bali. I had been invited to join a group of women travelling there. The trip alone felt like a gift, but the second part — a retreat —… Read more: When Everything Shifts
  • The Gift of Life: A Story of Love, Loss and Legacy
    By Di Parker, The Good Grief Coach Ten years ago, my world shifted in a single phone call.My husband had been living with a long-term illness for many years, but that day we learned the news that would change everything — he needed a liver transplant. The doctors had found lesions on his liver. It… Read more: The Gift of Life: A Story of Love, Loss and Legacy
  • When Triggers Become Teachers
    The Impact of Deep-Rooted LossesAnd how they influence your life. When you’re triggered, how do you respond? Do you simply react in the moment—or do you pause, breathe, and get curious about why this particular situation has arrived? What learning or healing might be hidden within it? That’s the calm, rational part of our brain… Read more: When Triggers Become Teachers
  • Do You Want to Hit Rock Bottom Before You Do Anything?
    By Di Parker, The Good Grief Coach Let’s Be Honest… I hear you — bit harsh, Di — but it’s true. Most people wait until they’re completely overwhelmed before asking for help. Why? When you’re on your knees, these sayings don’t help — they keep you stuck. You start asking: “What’s wrong with me?”“Why can’t… Read more: Do You Want to Hit Rock Bottom Before You Do Anything?
  • My New blogs
    I used to have a site dedicated to my blogs but this is now being incorporated into my main site here at the Good Grief Coach. Over the coming weeks, more articles will appear here as I continue to post my thoughts as well as transferring the archive from my previous site,
  • Its Not Your Fault. But it is Your Opportunity!
    When Your Teen Starts Falling Apart (And What Might Really Be Going On If you’re a parent who’s at the end of their tether right now — wondering where your sweet child went and how this angry, confused, distant teenager showed up in their place — this is for you. I’ve sat with children who’ve… Read more: Its Not Your Fault. But it is Your Opportunity!
  • The Art of Allowing.
    The Hidden Depths Series continues and In case you were wondering, you matter! This week marks the 8th year of my husband’s passing. Some days it seems like only yesterday, yet others so long ago. There have been so many changes that have happened, indeed as with most families. This is what I would like… Read more: The Art of Allowing.
  • When Hidden Losses Make An Impact On Your Life
    And you had no idea that you are grieving! I was recently on a course that friends were hosting called “The Entrepreneurs Journey” and met some wonderful new people.  As much as I had done this course before, I love taking time out to go over the material and create new ideas.  (Information below about how you… Read more: When Hidden Losses Make An Impact On Your Life
  • Hidden Depths
    It has been a while since I wrote a blog, for that I apologise. I have been busy creating a programme to help Parents and Teachers teach children about grief. Ironically, parts of this journey have caused me grief! Having approached our Board of Education, who’s representative acknowledged the need but unsure where they would… Read more: Hidden Depths
  • Estrangement, Loneliness and the Power of Coaching
    I was shocked at the number of people who have experienced this kind of pain in their lives. All stuck in their grief, and yes, I was one of them.  I am still estranged from my son, but I have learned so many life lessons around this topic, that I am now going to share… Read more: Estrangement, Loneliness and the Power of Coaching
  • Life’s Lessons As We Go
    A never ending journey. There have been three greatest impacts on me during my coaching training and experience so far:- 1. Neuro Linguistic Programming Coaching, 2. The Grief Recovery Method training and 3. Well that one was a surprise. Money Freedom Mindset. It was a surprise because it was about building a ‘Money Freedom Mindset’.… Read more: Life’s Lessons As We Go
  • The Shame Of Estrangement
    When Families Fall Apart If you would have asked me 6 years ago, if I thought that this would ever have happen to me, I would have said “no way”. But I am sad to share, that this has happened to me and my heart is breaking. I have worked with clients and people within… Read more: The Shame Of Estrangement
  • Loneliness
    I decided to use just that one word. I put out a poll asking my group what topics they would like me to cover, and this one topped the pole by an astonishing amount. Loneliness can mean so many things to people, each holding their own perspectives from their own experiences. From sitting in an… Read more: Loneliness
  • I Hate The Term, Moving On
    Do You Think I Have Moved On? I cringe when I hear this term “moving on” with regard to life after you have lost your loved one. Because it is false. It is untrue. And it puts too much pressure on those who are struggling to find a life after their loss. I have experienced… Read more: I Hate The Term, Moving On
  • Why I Do What I Do?
    On a recent course we were asked to look into ourselves and ask “why do I do, what I do?”. For me that was an easy answer, but they insisted that we “dug deep” when answering this question. I want people to understand the emotion of grief, and the impact that not knowing this emotion… Read more: Why I Do What I Do?