Re-Imagining Life After Loss

Course + Community

Learn, grow, and re-imagine your life after experiencing the death of a loved one ... together.

Here's an important question.

What if you realized that even in the midst of experiencing painful loss, you're stronger than you might think?

Right Now, You Might Be Thinking ...

You're not strong at all, given how you've felt throughout the grief process
You don't have the time to invest in yourself
You can just ignore grief and it'll go away
You just have to 'push through' things until you feel better

Trust me, I get it! When my mom died in 2012, I didn't think I'd survive her death. See, she wasn't only my mom, but also my confidante, best friend, travel and shopping buddy, prayer partner, and shoulder to cry on. In the months following her death, I brown-knuckled my way through grief, convinced that if I ignored things, they'd go away. But they didn't! As a matter of fact, things got worse for me, both physically and emotionally. I began to experience intermittent health issues, wrestle with sleep, and lash out at those closest to me.

And last year, when my dad suddenly died, I still felt tempted to just push through. I even felt like a failure, as my body began to betray me once again. However, this time, I knew what would work better for me. I knew I needed to continue taking steps to live, be fully present with my grief, and embrace the strength that had always been within me.

This is what I want to share with you.

I DEFINITELY WANT IN!

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If You're Like Many Grieving The Death Of A Loved One ...

You feel tired and overwhelmed
The thought of prioritizing yourself feels foreign
You've experienced changes in your social circle
You feel like everything is beyond your control
You can't imagine what life can look like moving forward

Maybe You ...

Feel the weight of others' expectations as you grieve
Save face to make friends and family feel better
Have struggled to focus on what you can control as you grieve

And yet, deep down, you know you need to begin living again ... even in the midst of loss.

Am I right?

YES, I NEED THIS!

I remember sitting with my therapist in 2013 ...

And she asked a question that changed the trajectory of my life: "What would your life look like if you relaxed into the pain of your mom's death, Mekel?" After wholeheartedly rejecting the idea at first -- and canceling a few appointments afterwards -- I had a change of heart.

Why? Because I knew I couldn't continue to live emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and lonely.

I needed to take the hard steps to re-imagine life without my mom.

If Any Of This Sounds Familiar ...

You're ready to let go of "strength"
You want to focus on addressing your grief needs
You're open to learning new ways to live in the here-and-now

Then keep reading.

Because what you're about to discover could open you up to something you never considered ... a life re-imagined, where you're more present and fully accepting of what is.

I WANT IT NOW!

Hi There!

I’m Mekel, a licensed psychologist and creator of the Re-Imagining Life After Loss course + community. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, including grief and loss, and have served hundreds of folks in homes, schools, academia, hospitals, and currently, private practice.

But most importantly, I’m a woman who's experienced significant loss – the death of my beloved mom in 2012, my beautiful Beagle in 2017, and most recently, my fun-loving and adventurous dad in 2020. To say the past 9 years of my life have been a whirlwind is an understatement!

Each of these losses forced me into a club I never wanted to be a part of and left me feeling emotionally weary, spiritually disconnected, irritable (oh, so irritable), and physically exhausted. Can I get an 'amen?'

Grief has opened me up to many things, including the need to make myself a top priority, lean on others in my circle, and re-learn how to live in the face of death. My personal losses, coupled with research and professional encounters, have led me here. With you in this course.

My hope is that our 8-week journey, including weekly community gatherings, empowers you to take the steps to live more fully in the present.

Like you, I never thought I'd be here. But here we are. Together, I'm convinced we can learn and grow as we re-imagine our lives after experiencing loss.

From one grieving heart to another, I'm grateful you're here!

SIGN ME UP!

Using My 6-Part Signature RIPPLE Process, You'll Discover ....

This Isn't Only Possible. It's Necessary.

How do I know? Because I've applied what you're going to discover with hundreds of individual clients over the past 9 years, extensively studied the grief and loss literature, and use what I'm going to share with you in my own life.

I can't wait to introduce you to my signature RIPPLE process. Over the course of 8 weeks, we'll dive deep into six areas relevant to coping with and moving forward as you grieve. I'm sure we'll laugh, cry, resist, and even sit in silence at times. What I'm most excited about, however, is that we'll do it all together.

But before we start, let's name the elephants in the room ... 3 reasons it can be hard to re-imagine life after loss.

Grief has worn you down.

The weight of grief is real. Facing the day-to-day reality of living life without my parents often feels heavy and sometimes, I'm tempted to simply wallow in my grief. However, I know this will only make things worse.

The person who

died was your

everything.

My parents were more than that in my life. My mom, a confidante, and my dad, a personal cheerleader. Over the past 9 years, I've had to learn to trust again and seek support. It hasn't been easy. At the same time, it's been worth it.

The thought of taking steps forward feels like a betrayal.

I remember feeling guilty for laughing or smiling months after my mom died. It was as if my joy signaled that I didn't care that she'd died. I know now, however, that both joy and grief can co-exist.

Who Am I To Tell You All of This?

Beyond my professional credentials, I'm simply a human being, a woman, who's passionate about elevating the conversation about grief and loss.

My greatest joy is sharing my story, as well as the tools I've used to help others and myself, in order to pave the way for a different understanding of grief and loss. It really is that simple for me. My parents always said when you have something to share, share it.

Just so you know, I'm a healthy blend of "emo" and practicality. This combination helps me navigate my own grief process. And it also positions me to compassionately walk with those who are grieving, like you.

One of the most important things you need to know about me is that I'm perfectly imperfect. I still have days on the 'struggle bus.' I don't have grief and loss all figured out (like that's possible anyway). However, if you'll let me, I'd love to create a space for us to learn and grow together.

I WANT TO GROW WITH YOU!

Here's What's Included In The Course ...

Private access to all course materials
Weekly community gatherings, focused on my signature RIPPLE process
Live access to me, as part of the community gatherings
Weekly discussion and writing prompts + actionable worksheets
Community to learn and grow alongside
Plus, you'll receive ...
- THREE special bonuses at the end of the course

COUNT ME IN!

Let Me Make One Thing Crystal Clear!

My goal throughout the course isn't to make you feel better. I want to help you live better.

The work of grief is tough, yes. And you know what? YOU are tougher ... whether you believe it right now or not.

Come exactly as you are, and let's learn, grow, and re-imagine life after loss ... together.