Advance Life Transformation helps Christian women who have lost their husbands, find healing, hope, and new purpose. Through faith-based grief recovery coaching, we guide women from heartache to renewal, empowering them to embrace life again with confidence and clarity.
About Gerry and Dianne
Gerry van der Wende has spent over 20 years helping people find healing. He holds a Master of Practical Theology degree from The King’s University, specializing in counseling. He is an endorsed chaplain, certified transformation life coach and has an accredited grief and bereavement counseling certificate. Gerry has served as senior pastor, as a full-time chaplain in addiction recovery and prison, and as a hospice and bereavement chaplain. Now, he dedicates his life to coaching Christian women through grief recovery.
His wife, Dianne, has worked in outreach programs supporting at-risk youth and addiction recovery. Together, they have three children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A Journey of Healing
Both Gerry and Dianne know grief personally. They have walked through the loss of a spouse, divorce, the passing of a stepchild, and battles with cancer. They understand the deep pain that comes with loss. But they also know healing is possible. Through faith, resilience, and guidance, they have rebuilt their lives—and they want to help others do the same.
The RESET Grief Recovery Program
At Advance Life Transformation, we use the RESET Grief Recovery Method to guide women through their healing journey. This is a structured, faith-based approach designed to help you move from deep sorrow to renewed purpose. The five phases include:
Reflect – Acknowledge the reality of your loss and its impact on your life.
Embrace – Accept and process your emotions with faith and support.
Shape – Rebuild your identity and redefine your future.
Explore – Discover new meaning and purpose in your life.
Thrive – Sustain growth, joy, and spiritual renewal.
RESET provides practical tools, biblical wisdom, and compassionate support to help you heal at your own pace.
Our Mission
At Advance Life Transformation, our mission is to help Christian women move beyond grief and step into a renewed, purpose-driven life. We believe God has a plan for every woman, even after loss. Through compassionate coaching and biblical guidance, we provide the tools to heal, grow, and rediscover joy.
If you are struggling with grief and wondering how to move forward, you don’t have to walk this road alone. Let us help you take the next step toward healing and purpose.
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