Course Description

Grief can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Grief is often experienced from losing a loved one, the end of a relationship, losing a job, or even from experiencing a natural disaster. Any situation where there is a feeling of losing something, whether it is physical or emotional, can lead to the experience of grief.

Unfortunately, our culture has many misconceptions about grief. We are often taught that time heals all wounds, a belief that can actually cause damage. We are also given messages that being strong means that we should turn away from our feelings and "get over it." Sadly, these misconceptions tend to prolong the grieving process and cause more suffering.

In this course you will learn:

  • How long it takes to grieve and what to expect
  • How to validate and understand the feelings that come up with loss
  • How to make a personalized resiliency plan
  • Why the standard stages of grief model is outdated
  • How to use mindfulness, journaling, and yoga to work through grief
  • How to draw on our personal connections to support you through the grieving process
  • Research backed techniques that will help you heal the wound of grief

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Disclaimer
  • 2

    Module 1: Intro to Resilience Strategies for Grief and Loss

    • Lesson 1.1 Grief is a Journey

    • Exercise: Create Your Healing Space

    • Lesson 1.2 Guided Exercise: Attending to Pain Guided Meditation

    • Attending to Grief: Guided Mindfulness Practice

    • Lesson 1.3 Guided Yoga Practice: Opening and Honoring

    • Opening and Honoring Instructions

    • Review Module 1: Beginning the Journey
  • 3

    Module 2: Models and Stages of Grief

    • Lesson 2.1 Understanding Grief

    • Lesson 2.2 Guided Exercise: Reflective Journaling

    • Journaling Appreciation, Resentments, Regrets, and Hopes

    • Lesson 2.3 Guided Yoga Practice: Flexible Spine, Flexible Mind

    • Guided Yoga Practice Instructions - Flexible Spine, Flexible Mind

    • Review Module 2: Grief is a Normal Reponse
  • 4

    Module 3: "Getting Over It" - Myths About Grief

    • Lesson 3.1 Challenging Grief Myths

    • Lesson 3.2 Guided Yoga Practice: Change Your Perspective

    • Guided Yoga Practice Instructions - Change Your Perspective

    • Lesson 3.3 Guided Exercise: Self-Acceptance Meditation

    • Guided Meditation Self-Acceptance Instructions

    • Module 3 Review
  • 5

    Module 4: The Neuroscience of Grief

    • Lesson 4.1 The Grieving Brain

    • Lesson 4.1a Guided Exercise: Equal Breathing Practice

    • Guided Breath Practice Equal Breathing Instructions

    • Lesson 4.2 Making Grief Work For You

    • Lesson 4.2a Guided Yoga Practice: Surrender to Strength

    • Guided Yoga Practice- Strength to Surrender Instructions

    • Review Module 4: Mind/Body Healing
  • 6

    Module 5: Resilience Strategies to Overcome Grief

    • Lesson 5.1 The Six Pillars of Resilience

    • Lesson 5.2 Guided Exercise: Your Personalized Resilience Plan

    • Guided Journal-Develop Your Personalized Resilience Plan

    • Lesson 5.3 Guided Yoga Practice: Finding Balance

    • Guided Yoga Practice- Finding Balance

    • Module 5 Review
  • 7

    Module 6: Yoga For Resilience

    • Lesson 6.1 Key Elements of Therapeutic Yoga

    • Lesson 6.2 Guided Yoga Practice: Extended Practice

    • Extended Guided Yoga Practice Instructions

    • Lesson 6 Review: Yoga for Healing
  • 8

    Module 7: Grief, Growth, and Grace

    • Lesson 7.1 Connecting to The Past

    • Lesson 7.2 Guided Exercise: Cultivate a Resilient Narrative

    • Guided Journaling Practice- Cultivate a Resilient Narrative

    • Lesson 7.3 Exercise: Guided 3-Part Gratitude Practice

    • 3 Part Gratitude Practice Instructions

    • Module 7 Review
  • 9

    Module 8: Moving Forward

    • Lesson 8.1 Concluding Remarks
  • 10

    Resources

    • Mental Health Resources

    • How to Find a Therapist