Widowed Village

A community of peers created by the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation

joannef
  • Female
  • Saint Michael, MN
  • United States
Share on Facebook Share Twitter

Joannef's Friends

  • Greggies Widow
  • MsKris12
  • Supa Dupa Fresh

RSS

Loading… Loading feed

 

joannef's Page

Latest Activity

Supa Dupa Fresh commented on joannef's blog post My thoughts about "Go On" the new TV show
"Thanks, Joanne, for sharing this with us! I just posted the "master post" so you can see the links to what the others have written so far. X Supa"
Oct 4, 2012
joannef commented on joannef's blog post My thoughts about "Go On" the new TV show
"Thanks Mariposa for your comment, yes we do need to learn to dance in the rain! love your attitude"
Oct 2, 2012
Mariposa commented on joannef's blog post My thoughts about "Go On" the new TV show
"Joannef- I have not seen the show "GO ON" but I too, have found laughter in my bereavement group, and it is due to the bond that we all have. The place where I attend a bereavement group is only for those mourning the loss of a spouse,…"
Oct 2, 2012
joannef posted a blog post

My thoughts about "Go On" the new TV show

The question has been asked about the new TV series, "Go On," featuring Matthew Perry from "Friends." The half-hour comedy is about a recently widowed radio sports personality and his encounters in a community grief group. Personally, I like the show, it is funny and pokes fun at grief groups which most of us will admit to attending at least once.  My experience with attending a grief group was actually funny, amidst my sorrow I laughed at some of the stuff people would bring up in a grief…See More
Oct 2, 2012
Dianne in Nevada left a comment for joannef
" Happy Birthday, Joanne. Dianne"
May 4, 2012
joannef commented on joannef's photo
Thumbnail

TRUST- knowing all will be well again

"Thanks for the comment, trust is a big part of healing"
Dec 15, 2011
Alive & Mortal commented on joannef's photo
Dec 14, 2011
Alive & Mortal liked joannef's photo
Dec 14, 2011
joannef is now friends with Greggies Widow, Supa Dupa Fresh and MsKris12
Jul 14, 2011
Dianne in Nevada liked joannef's blog post Transforming Your Life After The Loss of a loved One
Jul 10, 2011
Dawn- Clouds Mum liked joannef's blog post Transforming Your Life After The Loss of a loved One
Jul 9, 2011
joannef posted a blog post

Transforming Your Life After The Loss of a loved One

Transforming Your Life After The Loss of a loved Oneby JoAnne FunchGrieving the loss of someone significant in our lives is often the most difficult work we will ever do, it is also the most universal. In my case, I lost my mother and husband within a month of each other, creating a one- two punch that left me drowning in…See More
Jul 9, 2011
joannef posted photos
Jul 9, 2011
joannef updated their profile
Jul 9, 2011
Alive & Mortal left a comment for joannef
"HEY JOANNE!!! GLAD TO HAVE YOU! (Kim Go)"
Jul 8, 2011
Dianne in Nevada left a comment for joannef
"Welcome Joanne - pleased you found us.  Take a look around and join in our conversations.  There is wonderful support here.  BTW - I love your Heartache to Healing FB page."
Jul 8, 2011

Profile Information

Compassionate Grief Coaching

Grieving the death of someone you loved is the most difficult work you will ever have to do. It may feel especially difficult getting your life on track after the loss of a loved one – even though it’s been a year or more.

 

                          We all need a little help sometimes...
                 Perhaps Private One on One Coaching Is For You ~

Because your healing is so important, I’m offering you a FREE 60 minute consultation to talk about where you're at with your grief, and how I can help you feel better while honoring the memory of your loved one.


Don’t let grief paralyze you from living.
We can talk via telephone or Skype, let me know what form of communication you prefer.
You’ll immediately sense my commitment and intuition, as I combine my training, compassionate heart, and personal experience as a widow to provide you with support and insight to better days ahead. I listen, inspire and guide you to your own self-awareness while keeping you accountable to where you want to go.
We'll decide together if this one-on-one support is right for you. Please email me at joanne@heartachetohealing.com to set up a convenient time for your free call.


Here's my promise in that hour;
• After just one hour, you will walk away with a greater understanding of the behaviors and emotions that are a normal part of grief.
• The first steps to balancing your life and effectively managing your stresses
• Refreshing clarity on what a life of meaning & purpose would look like while honoring the person who died
• Awareness of the biggest blocks that may be preventing you from feeling whole again
• A level of hope and confidence you may not have felt in a long time


My free consultation is perfect if you;
• Haven't found what you were seeking from a local grief group because often times the group is full of people who are exactly in the same spot as you are
• Family and friends are tired of hearing about your loss and haven't helped you
• You feel like everyone just wants you to ‘just get over it’
• Peer support is comforting but doesn't offer solutions
• Online support has provided information, but you want to talk to a "real person," someone who understands and can help
• You have a true desire to feel better, move past the sadness and grief and find some meaning


   "The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the

                   source from which self-respect springs."
                                         - Joan Didion from "The Year of Magical Thinking"

 

If you're ready to see some blue skies and take your next steps to healing, then I encourage you to schedule your free 60 minute call with me, I understand your pain, I've been there and know I can help.
I have limited spots every month, so be sure to reserve your spot by emailing me your interest at;  joanne@heartachetohealing.com

I will then send you a link to my calendar where you can schedule your own appointment.

 

with love, inspiration & hope - JoAnne Funch

joannef's Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Joannef's Blog

My thoughts about "Go On" the new TV show

Posted on October 2, 2012 at 3:30pm 3 Comments

The question has been asked about the new TV series, "Go On," featuring Matthew Perry from "Friends." The half-hour comedy is about a recently widowed radio sports personality and his encounters in a community grief group. Personally, I like the show, it is funny and pokes fun at grief groups which most of us will admit to attending at least once.  My experience with attending a grief group was actually funny, amidst my sorrow I laughed…

Continue

Transforming Your Life After The Loss of a loved One

Posted on July 9, 2011 at 3:10pm 0 Comments

Transforming Your Life After The Loss of a loved One

by JoAnne Funch

Grieving the loss of someone significant in our lives is often the most difficult work we will ever do, it is also the most universal.



In my case, I lost my mother and husband within a month of each…

Continue

Comment Wall (3 comments)

You need to be a member of Widowed Village to add comments!

Join Widowed Village

At 11:45am on May 4, 2012, Dianne in Nevada said…

Happy Birthday, Joanne.

Dianne

At 8:51pm on July 8, 2011, Alive & Mortal said…
HEY JOANNE!!! GLAD TO HAVE YOU! (Kim Go)
At 8:26pm on July 8, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
Welcome Joanne - pleased you found us.  Take a look around and join in our conversations.  There is wonderful support here.  BTW - I love your Heartache to Healing FB page.
 
 
 

This site is run by widowed people, for widowed people

Widowed Village connects peers with each other for friendship and sharing. The moderators, administrators, and others involved in running this site are not professionals.

Please don't interpret anything you read here as medical, legal, or otherwise expert advice. Don't disregard any expert's advice or take any action as a result of what you read here.

We're friends, not doctors, financial or legal professionals, and we're not "grief experts." But we are here, and we've been "there."

HOT TOPICS!

dating
financial
friendships
memorials
parenting
pets
parenting
psychics
PTSD
recipes

Use TAGS on blog posts, photos, and when starting discussion topics. They keep content together and are a fun way to browse the site!

Most active members this week (not including Chat) * NEW *  

© 2013   Created by Supa Dupa Fresh.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service