A Christian Grief Recovery Journey
It was around 12.40 in the morning. The nurse woke me up and warned me that my wife Leni was about to pass away.
I sat next to her, held her hand, kissed her on the forehead. I told her it was okay to go, that we would see each other again. One last breath. Then she was gone.
This was the start of my grief journey.
Grief is a journey no one ever chooses, yet we all encounter it at some point. If you're here, chances are you or someone you care about is navigating the overwhelming pain of loss. I understand, because I've been there myself.
This was the start of my grief journey.
Grief is a journey no one ever chooses, yet we all encounter it at some point. If you're here, chances are you or someone you care about is navigating the overwhelming pain of loss. I understand, because I've been there myself.
That's why I founded Advance Life Transformation - a faith-driven grief recovery coaching practice. It has been created specifically to help Christian widows heal, find hope, and embrace new purpose in life.
What Does Advance Life Transformation Stand For?
At Advance Life Transformation, we see our responsibility as being more than merely grief coaching. We introduce our clients to a faith-based journey of healing and renewal.
This journey is built on the belief that grief doesn't have to be the end of the story.
Losing your loved one is without question, a crisis point in your life. This moment offers you a choice. You can choose to allow your grief to slowly suck you into the black hole of despair. Or you can choose to let it be the catalyst for resetting the course of your future.
Through my RESET Method - Reflect, Embrace, Shape, Explore, Thrive - I help women move forward with faith, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.
If you've been feeling stuck in grief, struggling with loneliness, or wondering how to find meaning again after loss, I am here to walk with you.
Why I Started Advance Life Transformation:
After losing my first wife, Leni, to cancer in 1999, I experienced the pain of grief firsthand.
Later, as a pastor, prison chaplain, hospice bereavement chaplain, and now as grief recovery coach, I saw so many Christian widows struggling alone. They needed something more than words of comfort - they needed a structured, faith-based and practical approach to healing.
Yet there were so few resources for these women. You may have discovered this for yourself.
I created Advance Life Transformation to fill that gap, offering Christian widows a clear path to healing - one that honors their faith, acknowledges their pain, and guides them toward a life of renewed purpose.
Who Is This For?
The RESET program is specifically designed for:
- Christian widows who feel lost, stuck, or unsure of their next steps.
- Women who want biblical, faith-centered guidance on their grief journey.
- Those who are ready to heal but are struggling to move forward on their own.
- Women who desire community, support and a faith-based, structured approach to recovery.
How Advance Life Transformation Helps:
At Advance Life Transformation we offer a variety of grief recovery solutions to meet you right where you are:
- Individual Grief Coaching - Receive personalized guidance using the RESET method, helping you reflect on your grief, embrace healing, and rediscover purpose.
- Group Coaching - Learn how to deal with your grief and emotions, following the RESET method, in an online group context.
- A Private Support Community - Share your experience with others of like minds. They too are seeking faith-based grief recovery and new purpose. There will be guided chats to help you examine and discuss some of the facets of your journey. I will be checking in and providing assistance wherever needed. We will monitor who joins the group, for your protection.
- Faith-Based Courses and Workshops - Join structured programs designed to help you process grief, reconnect with God, and step into your next season with confidence.
- Books and Resources - I have written and continue to write grief recovery books and resources to support your healing journey.
The Reset Method - Your Path to Healing:
Healing takes time, but it also takes action. That's why I developed the RESET Method, a 5-phase process designed to guide Christian widows from grief to purpose.
- Reflect - Acknowledge the reality of your loss and allow yourself to grieve fully.
- Embrace - Accept and process your emotions.
- Shape - Rebuild your identity and discover who you are now
- Explore - Discover new possibilities, passion and purpose.
- Thrive - Sustain your growth and momentum.
What Makes Advance Life Transformation Different?
- Faith-Based Healing - Everything I do is rooted in scripture and God's promises. At the same time, you will be encouraged to take active, positive steps along the way.
- A Proven Methodology - The RESET Method gives you a clear, structured path forward so you're never left wondering what's next.
- Personal Experience - I understand grief both personally and professionally. I know the pain, and I know the way forward.
- A Supportive Community - You don't have to walk this journey alone. Advance Life Transformation provides a safe, understanding space where you'll find encouragement and hope.
How to Get Started:
If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I'd love to connect with you. Email us today to schedule a free discovery call, to see if grief coaching is the right fit for you. Just click on the button below.
Final Thoughts:
Losing a spouse is one of the hardest things a person can go through, but you don't have to go through it on your own.
Healing is possible, and so is joy after loss. God still has a plan for you, and I want to help you find your way there.
If this resonates with you, please take action now. Let's walk this journey together.
Sincerely,
Gerry van der Wende
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