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The Healing Power of Writing Through Grief
“As I look back, if I had to choose one thing that is most healing in grief, it would be writing.” — David Kessler
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Join David Kessler, Andrea Cagan, and Krista Richards for this free teaching for anyone who wants to process grief, loss, or trauma through the power of writing.
 In this all-new teaching with David Kessler, Andrea Cagan, and Krista Richards you’ll learn:
- How to write your story without getting stuck in the pain or trauma
- How to unlock your creativity and find your authentic voice
- How to silence the inner critic that keeps you from making progress
- How to begin, structure your story, and organize your writing time
- How to create personal writing rituals that sustain your practice
- How to know when you’re ready to begin
- Practical tools to cultivate a productive and lasting writing practice
- Encouragement and guidance for sharing the stories that deeply matter to you
Writing Doesn’t Just Record Your Grief. It Helps Transform It.
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Grief can feel impossible to put into words. And yet, something extraordinary happens when we try. When we take pen to paper, we begin to find a shape for what feels shapeless. A voice for what has felt unspeakable.
Writing is not about getting it right. It’s about getting it out. Whether you’re keeping a private journal, crafting a tribute to someone you’ve lost, or working toward a book that carries a legacy forward, the act of writing itself is where the healing begins.
So often, the people around us don’t understand why we need to tell our story. They want us to move on. But we know, deep down, that the story needs to be told first.
Andrea Cagan
Andrea Cagan is a sought-after writing coach, editor, ghostwriter, and author. She has helped her celebrity clients and devoted students craft and publish dozens of books, including many bestsellers. Andrea brings both professional expertise and deep personal experience to her work, sharing her own story in her memoir.
Andrea’s approach meets writers exactly where they are, whether they’re just beginning to put their experience into words or working toward a published book. She has a rare gift for helping people find their authentic voice and tell the stories only they can tell.
David Kessler
David Kessler is a grief specialist, speaker, and author of six books, including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth KĂĽbler-Ross. His first book, The Needs of the Dying, received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa.
David’s personal experience as a child witnessing a mass shooting while his mother was dying in a hospital helped him begin his journey. For most of his life, David has taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief. Despite his vast knowledge, his own life was turned upside down by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son.
He now facilitates online grief groups attended by people worldwide and leads one of the most respected online grief certificate programs. He is the founder of Grief.com, which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries.
Krista Richards
"We write to hear the story our hearts need to tell."
Krista Richards has helped authors, thought leaders, and educators bring their ideas and stories to life through books, courses, and communities. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, has ghostwritten bestselling books, and wrote a syndicated Hearst newspaper column. At Grief.com, she has helped develop courses, curriculum, and educational experiences alongside David Kessler. She believes every person has a story worth telling, and that writing helps us discover the meaning within our stories.
