Rebuild and RISE
A 6 month mentorship for women in the rebuilding phase of their widowhood
This loss is profound.
There is no space that has been left untouched by it.
And yet, there’s something within you, perhaps only a whisper, that says that life can be defined by more than this loss.
This can’t be the end of your story.
There is something beyond this chapter.
Let’s uncover what that is.
Together.
When my partner died, my world imploded and there was no space that my loss didn’t touch.
When you lose a partner, you lose so much more than your person.
There is so much loss within the loss.
The plans and dreams upon which our idea of the future rested are gone.
The daily habits and rituals that are only shared with this person suddenly end.
You lose intimacy, physical touch, your sense of safety and the feeling of home.
Everything has changed.
And the grief hangs off of everything.
Partner loss changes us. Who are we without them?
We might have lost the version of us that was elicited by our person.
The version of us that they inspired us to be.
The version of us that we can only ever be with them.
There is a deep void and navigating that void is complex.
It’s terrifying.
And it can be very lonely.
When I was in that in-between space, still longing for the past while trying to rebuild a future, I noticed a gap in the support available to me.
There were no grief-specific resources that could walk me through this journey of rebuilding.
Hi! I’m Marie, a Grief Coach who walks the path of healing with women who have suffered a profound loss.
I specialize in creating safe spaces for women to be seen, heard and witnessed in the fullness of their experience of loss.
My approach is based on the assumption that you are the expert of your own grief and my work focuses on guiding you back home to yourself so that you can find meaning in your life in the “after”.
Having lost my partner to cancer, my guidance and coaching comes from both education and personal experience which allows me to deeply relate to my client’s experience of grief and loss.
I am the founder of Empowered Through Grief, a coaching practice and community that provides a safe space for healing and post-traumatic growth for women grieving all types of loss.
Rebuild & RISE is meant to bridge the gap between the support that we get and the support that we need after partner loss.
There is so much healing that occurs from having a safe space for truth telling about what it’s really like to have to rebuild a whole life after the loss of a someone you planned to grow old with.
There is deep comfort in being witnessed in the bravery that is required to reconstruct your very identity, re-evaluate your priorities and make complex decisions about the future.
The intention behind Rebuild & RISE is to offer you the time and space to explore the complexities of widowhood and life in the “after”.
R&R is a space where we can discuss the realities that only widows face.
When is the right time to go through your partner’s things?
Is there a right time?
How do we bring a level of intention to this process?
Together, we have the hard conversations that seem to make everyone around us uncomfortable.
Here, we can have conversations around dating and intimacy after loss, about how to navigate opening our heart to new love while putting boundaries around the continuing bond that we have with our partner, without judgement.
We can also speak to the opposite and discuss not wanting to be open to new love in the future.
In this supportive and loving space, you are held as you begin to feel into what it is that YOU want for this next chapter in your life.
With the support of other women navigating the same questions and challenges, I will gently lead you as you reclaim your ability to have dreams and hopes for life after loss.
Through this 6 month process, you will be led to relate to yourself in a deeper way, to honour all that you’ve been through and to hold space for all that remains possible for you.
Together, we will be looking towards the future while also holding sacred the past and the love that never ever dies.
Rebuild & RISE is a sisterhood that will cry with you, laugh with you, witness and honour the courage it takes to lead yourself through this profound loss.
A place to bring all of who you are.
Your loss and your hope.
Your grief and your desire to live a full life.
Rebuild and RISE is for the woman who knows that there has to be more to her life than this grief, this pain and this in-between state.
This is for the woman who is choosing to live, to love, to experience joy and meaning again.
R&R is a space to explore the realm of all that’s possible for your life in the “after”.
It is a space where you get to bring more intention to the integration of this loss into who you are becoming.
What is Rebuild & RISE?
A 6 month program for a small group of women who are rebuilding their lives after the loss of a partner.
Weekly group calls every Tuesday on ZOOM from 4 to 5:15PM EST
Calls begin September 6th 2022 & end February 14th 2023 with a one week break on December 27th.
Access to text support in between calls on Instagram DMs
5 monthly themes:
Month 1:
Slowing things down and expanding your understand of self care
Learn what’s hiding behind the need to keep busy and the need to “do”. Together, let’s learn to BE with and in the grief
Month 2:
Rebuild our sense of self
Get clear on who you are and your values so that you can rebuild a life that is fulfilling
Month 3:
Owning your story
Become the observer of your thoughts and disempowering stories so that you can let go of what limits you and keeps you playing small. Own your story of overcoming and start connecting to the energy of your future.
Month 4:
Dare to dream & cultivating hope
Reclaim your dreams, desires and joy without guilt.
Month 5:
Moving forward while carrying your loved one with you
Learn how to create and nurture a spiritual relationship with your late partner. Become open to signs and continue their legacy in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Rebuild and RISE is a loosely structured program meaning that there is no set curriculum for each call.
Your rebuilding journey is unique and I allow much time & space for us to be with whatever is alive in you in the here and now.
At the beginning of every call, we check in with one another and you get to bring your current struggles, questions, concerns, wins and your grief to the space.
Imagine having the opportunity to tap into the minds and hearts of 8 fellow widows all navigating what life might look like after partner loss.
The conversations we have every week are rich and complex and layered with both our victories and our losses. All of you is welcome here.
It is a space where you get to be intentional about your life to create a future that feels meaningful to you and that honours your loved one.
It’s 6 months where we navigate the complexities of rebuilding and grieving together. A lot can happen in 6 months and you don’t have to do any of it alone.
Together, we are going to dare to DREAM.
We are going to open to the all of the possibilities that are still available to us.
We will claim the desires and wishes that we have for our lives.
We will look towards the future while also honouring the past and the bond that tethers us to our partner.
We will learn the art of finding meaning in the forever love that remains after a soul mate dies.
Who this is for:
Women in the rebuilding phase of their grief.
If you are in early grief, I invite you to join my grief support group; Sisterhood in Grief.
Widows in their 30s and 40s and 50s, with children or no children. Whether you were legally married or not is of no importance. If you’ve lost someone you thought you were going to spend forever with, you belong.
Women who are determined to be defined by more than just their loss. You want to heal and thrive in your life in the after.
Women who are open to sharing their story, to support and be supported by a close-knit sisterhood of like-minded widows.
Women tired of doing this alone and looking for a safe and empowering space in which to grow through grief.
Women who are unwilling to compromise about having a life that they love despite of loss.
Six months of support, community, belonging and pure badass-ery.
What my clients are saying about working with me:
“I just want to say thank you Marie. You’re such a skilled facilitator. The space, shaped by your expertise, experience and emotional intelligence is the perfect forum for sharing. The world is a better place because of your work”
— Susie W.
“I have had the privilege to work with Marie in a few different ways. I started with Sisterhood in Grief group and felt so cared for and supported that when she offered Rebuild & Rise, I didn’t even hesitate to join. I am also working with her in her 1:1 coaching. Marie is very good at holding a comfortable container for one’s grief. One where you feel heard, seen, cared for and supported. She is an excellent listener and has a way of hearing things that might not be being said and sharing her observations with you. She is truly a talented coach that has walked and is still walking this journey of losing her person. Whoever you have lost in your life, she will provide the support, care and tools for you to navigate with your grief.
— Kimberly G.
More testimonials:
“Grief has taught me the importance of cultivating a relationship with myself. Marie helped me find the resilience to rebuild and honour myself through my profound loss. Her talent to hold the space for all the feelings and emotions that arise is a true gift. I am truly amazed at how she has helped the whole group move through our grief and guided us to rebuilding our lives. It is well worth the investment in your self care to have Marie walk alongside you during the most difficult time in your life.”
— Jamie
“Marie has built an incredible group. Rebuild and Rise is the thing I look forward to every week. I followed Marie for a while and was hesitant to join as I’m not much of a group person. Marie’s welcoming nature helped me take the plunge and join and I’m so grateful that I did. Marie has created a safe space for us to talk, cry, laugh, be angry and share our grief in the way we need to. Her monthly “homework” really provides space to do a deep dive into ourselves, explore who we are now and talk about issues that just aren’t talked about. It’s been such an amazing space to explore everything I have been feeling and be vulnerable, honest and brave with a group of women that I hope I will always be connected with. I would highly recommend any group that Marie offers and if you are a widow, take the plunge and join this community that understands as supports you as you rebuild this one precious life.”
— Penny
“Reaching out to other widows and having a safe space to share, cry, laugh, listen and love has been so helpful to my healing journey. What Rebuild and Rise added for me was community. A community gently guided by Marie through weekly calls and monthly themes that create self awareness and healing. Losing your life partner is extremely hard in many different ways and isolation is one of them. Being with others that “get you” is invaluable. Thank you Marie and our fellow widows”
— Cheryl K.
“The camaraderie and friendship we share are absolutely heart and soul touching. This group has proven that there is a true sisterhood among womankind. Our pain has brought us together but it is the desire for healing that holds us together. Marie, thank you for facilitating, leading and walking me through.”
— Mary B.
FAQ.
What is the schedule for the calls?
75 min ZOOM calls every Tuesday at 4PM EST (NYC time)
Calls start on September 6th 2022
Will there be a recording of the calls if I can’t attend?
Yes
But you will get so much more by joining the conversations live. Consider making time weekly for our calls!
FAQ.
If I drop out during the program, will you issue a refund?
Unfortunately no. For the integrity of the program, of my business and of the group itself, I can not offer refunds. When joining, you are making a commitment towards yourself and your healing!
If I want more personalized support, can I upgrade to private grief coaching with you?
If you’d like to continue your healing work after completing the program or in conjunction with it, you can work with me in private 1:1 grief support sessions.
Trust in your ability to find peace and to rebuild a life you love.
Trust your own pace and your unique healing process. Trust your intuition in knowing what it right for you in this new life.
You may not have had any control over your loss but can have control over what happens next.
$2200 usd
Pay in full
$370 usd
Pay in 6 equal monthly payments
This will be a small and intimate group experience. I am holding space for only 9 women in the rebuilding phase of widowhood to join.
Email or DM me your questions!
With love,
Marie