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By Jon Terrell, M.A. “Divorce is not just an ending — it’s the death of a shared dream.” Divorce is one of the most painful forms of grief — but unlike a death, it often goes unrecognized by others.When a marriage ends, it’s not only the relationship that’s lost, but also a shared identity, home, and future . Many people are surprised to discover that their emotions after divorce mirror those of someone grieving a death — shock, denial, anger, sadness, and eventually, a searc

When life shifts beneath our feet, when loss or change feels overwhelming, it’s natural to seek a place of refuge. A place where healing can begin gently, where the heart can find space to breathe, and where the soul can start to mend. I’ve found that healing retreats offer exactly that - a sanctuary for renewal and transformation. They invite us to step away from the noise and the rush, to listen deeply to ourselves, and to embrace the journey toward peace. Healing is not a

By Jon Terrell, M.A. "It's such a secret place, the land of tears."The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery You're feeling extreme grief. You've had a major loss, a relationship has ended, a death of someone close, you've been diagnosed with a serious illness, or some other crisis. You don't know what to do. Here are a few suggestions that may help you at this time. They won't immediately lessen your pain, but they will help get you through. Make Room For Your Grief "Gr

By Jon Terrell, M.A. “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” Grief changes everything. It can take away your sense of time, identity, and belonging. When you’re grieving deeply — after a loss, a breakup, a death, or another life-altering event — it can feel as though the world has moved on without you. At a Grief Recovery Retreat , you step out of the noise and into a space designed entirely for healing — where you do

By Jon Terrell, M.A. “Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” Grief doesn’t just visit — it settles in.It changes how you see the world, how you move through your days, and how you understand yourself. It can leave you wondering if you’ll ever feel normal again. But here’s the truth: you don’t recover from  grief — you recover with  it. Healing doesn’t erase loss. It teaches you how to carry it differentl

By Jon Terrell, M.A. “Grief is love with nowhere to go.” — Unknown Grief changes everything. It breaks us open, rearranges our hearts, and asks us to face what we thought we couldn’t. Whether it’s the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, a serious illness, or another loss — grief is both universal and uniquely personal. Many people think recovery means “getting over it.” But in truth, grief recovery isn’t about forgetting — it’s about remembering differently.

By Jon Terrell, M.A. “Grief is like a stranger who has come to stay.” — Carol Staudacher, author of   Beyond Grief Understanding the Stages of Grief In On Death and Dying  (1969), Elisabeth Kübler-Ross  introduced the concept of five stages of grief, originally describing the experiences of dying patients and their families. Over time, her model has been applied more broadly — to anyone facing loss. These stages are not a fixed sequence or a checklist. Grief is deeply persona

How to Deal with Grief By Jon Terrell, M.A. “What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul.” — Jewish Proverb Grief pierces the heart. It can feel unbearable — something we instinctively avoid because it hurts so much.Yet when we allow it, grief can also open us. Tears can soften the pain and begin a profound transformation of the heart. Facing Grief Most of us were never taught how to handle grief. We learned to hide pain, to “be strong,” or to distract ourselves with wo

By Jon Terrell, M.A. You Are Hurting You’re in deep pain — grief-stricken after a major loss, the end of a relationship, or another life-changing event.It may feel endless, like you’ll never get better. I’m sorry. Grief is heavy. It weighs on the body and spirit, often leaving us feeling stuck or numb. But healing begins with allowing yourself to feel. Make Space for Grief This is the time to give yourself room — to cry, to breathe, to be.The first step in grief recovery isn

“It’s such a secret place, the land of tears.” — The Little Prince , Antoine de Saint-Exupéry By Jon Terrell, M.A. Grief Rocks You’re experiencing extreme grief — a deep loss, the end of a relationship, the death of someone close, a serious illness, or another crisis. You feel lost and unsure what to do. Here are a few gentle suggestions to help you through. They won’t erase the pain, but they can help you move forward. If you need immediate emotional support, visit our [Grie

. - For immediate practical tools for handling grief go to: Help For Those Who Are Grief Stricken. - All of us have difficulty coping with grief. Grief can be like a spear into our hearts. Its pain can feel overwhelming. We may try to avoid it because grief hurts so much. Yet, if we let it, grief can open us up to a whole new world. It can tear our hearts open. When we let ourselves fully grieve, tears come welling up. We enter a process of transformation. Our heart breaks op

By Jon Terrell 🌿 Emotional Healing Retreats: Finding Freedom from Stuck Emotions Our Emotional Healing Retreats  are designed for people who feel trapped in painful or recurring emotions — grief, anger, anxiety, guilt, or despair. These emotions can quietly drain your life energy, leaving you feeling disconnected, numb, or overwhelmed. Suppressing emotions may feel safer in the short term, but over time it leads to depression, fatigue, and disconnection from yourself and oth

By Jon Terrell, M.A. Grief is a painful feeling. We grieve because we've loved and have lost the one we've loved. Sometimes, we grieve about other losses--of a job or dream we had for ourselves or the loss of our youth. Learning how to help people with grief recovery can also help heal all types of emotional pain. My work is about helping people work through their emotional pain to find joy again. We do this at our retreats and through our private counseling. This approach