Collective Grief

Finding our center in times of tragedy in our personal lives, and in times when world events shock and horrify us, is exceptionally difficult. We may feel like we are falling into a dark abyss or we may be stoic and numb then crumble at unpredictable times. We feel anger, frustration, helpless and sometimes, even hopeless.

In this newsletter, I am sharing information from grief expert David Kessler, Grief.com and in the above episode of my podcast Find Your Center. How can we support each other as we grieve collectively? I would like to share these tips and I hope that you will find them helpful.

• Express your grief and listen to those around you as they express theirs.
• Remember, we all grieve differently. Not everyone experiences collective grief with the same intensity.
• Engage with others, even if only online. The antidote to isolation is community.
• Think local. The communities that are affected directly have resources nearby in the short term. What can you do in your home, neighborhood, and town?
• Think small. Sometimes a hug can mean everything at times like these. Bake cookies. Pick flowers. Say hello to your neighbors. Call a friend.
• Self-care. How are you taking care of yourself?
• Take media breaks. The news can be overwhelming. Get outside. Move your body. Take a deep breath.
• Finding meaning can take the form of taking an action to prevent tragedies in the future.

The past 3 weeks have been triggering, maddening, and confusing. As a coach, I see far more good in the world than bad. I also see the need for more action. May we all find ways to take action, in small and great ways, to love more deeply, build a better world, heal ourselves, watch out for each other, and find the greater good for all.

Contact me for a consultation for 1:1 coaching or to bring a mindfulness program or compassionate and confidential employee coaching into your organization for wellbeing. [email protected], (518) 301-3593

Kim Perone, MA, CLC is a Success, Bereavement & Resilience Coach and Mindfulness Facilitator  and founder of The Center for Clarity, Compassion & Contentment (CENTER4C). Kim works with organizations and individuals to offer essential skills for today. A personal strategist, philosopher, and champion for her clients, specializing in stress reduction, mindfulness, work life balance, bereavement, resilience, and authentic success, Kim is a Certified Life Coach, with an Master’s degree in Organizational Communication, Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF), a Certified Grief Educator, and author of Finding Your Center: The Case for Clarity, Compassion & Contentment (available on Amazon) and podcaster for Find Your Center with Life Coach Kim Perone available wherever you get your podcasts. It is Kim’s belief that when clarity, compassion, and contentment are present an inspired life is possible. For more information, feel free to contact Kim at [email protected], (518) 301-3593, www.Center4c.com.