The reality of life is that either you or someone you know is currently living through a trauma or loss. Whether it’s a phone call that someone you love has cancer, the death of a loved one, a divorce, a betrayal, the loss of a job, a physical injury…the LIST GOES ON…what do you do? What does life look like the week after, six months after, a year after? How do you help someone who is experiencing this, or how do you help yourself?
Becki Willis opens up and shares her incredible insight and strength after experiencing the loss of her first husband just when life was just beginning for them. We focus on the details of her loss specifically her grief and healing process. It is an honor to be able to share Becki’s story—and I know you’ll feel empowered, inspired and comforted after listening.
Becki is one of those people you meet and want in your life. She is so kind and empathic which only makes her an even more amazing counselor. Becki is a counselor, intake coordinator, and GriefWorks coordinator for ChristianWorks for Children. Becki is passionate about helping others through their grief journey and also helping new mothers through their new motherhood journey. Her ultimate goal is to go into private practice once she is fully licensed as a counselor.
In this episode we cover:
- Becki’s story of losing her first husband.
- The grieving process.
- The emotions she felt.
- Going Therapy to Help with Grief and Loss.
- Using her faith as a source of strength.
- Finding love again.
- Helping others with their healing process.
- How can you support someone who is going through the death and loss of a loved one?
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Resources:
If you’re looking for additional tips after listening to this episode, I’ve gathered the following resources for you. As always, please research, read, and listen at your own discretion.
Organizations:
- Looking for a counselor in the Dallas area for your family check out ChristianWorks for Children
Books:
- How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies by Theresa A. Rando
- Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore