A new year does not erase grief. Awaken can help you through.

Join an online grief coaching group with mindfulness-based tools to help you cope with loss and build resilience. You will learn meditation, mindfulness, and journaling practices through the 8-step Mindfulness & Grief System. 


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A new year does not mean leaving your loved one behind

The start of a new year can bring a mix of hope, pressure, and uncertainty, especially when you are grieving. While others are focused on fresh starts and resolutions, grief often continues in quieter, more complicated ways. It can take time to understand what you need now and what actually helps.

Awaken offers guidance and structure to support you as you move into this next chapter. You are invited to explore what supports you at a pace that respects your nervous system, your heart, and your lived experience of loss.

Inside Awaken, you are met with compassionate guidance, a steady framework, and a supportive community. You will learn practices you can return to when grief rises and when everyday life feels harder to navigate.

Many people join Awaken when they are ready to engage with their grief in a more intentional way. Not to fix it or rush it, but to learn how to live with loss while staying connected to what matters most.

  • feel isolated or emotionally exhausted
  • want tools but also need space to simply be with what is
  • are navigating deep loss and want to honor it without being told to move on
  • feel safer in a space that offers structure and compassion
  • long to connect with people who understand without needing to explain everything
  • want to learn to live with grief in a way that aligns with their values
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Grief coaching and support for the NEW YEAR and beyond
No pressure. No commitment. Space to breathe again.
After your trial: $49 per month, all inclusive.
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What you will learn inside the weekly grief coaching group

Moving into a new year can make grief feel heavier and harder to navigate. Inside Awaken you can learn simple skills that support you in real moments.

You will experience practices you can return to when emotions rise, when memories catch you off guard, or when the day feels harder than you expected.

You are supported by a community that understands loss, along with guidance that helps you apply these tools in everyday life. There is no pressure to be a certain way or move at a certain pace. You can take what helps and leave the rest.

  • Weekly Live Group Sessions
    Get support without pressure. Join gentle small-group calls on Zoom where you can speak, listen, or simply be present. Each session is guided so you never have to navigate grief alone.
  • The Mindfulness & Grief Course
    Learn how to navigate grief with a clear, compassionate framework. Your membership includes the full eight-step course based on the Mindfulness and Grief book, with tools you can use at your own pace.
  • Wellbeing & Grief Roadmaps
    Get simple steps for the moments that feel hardest. These short guides offer support for sleep, self-compassion, and holiday triggers so you can steady yourself when emotions rise.
  • A Private, Understanding Community
    Feel less alone, even on the days when talking feels impossible. Connect with others who understand grief in a calm, private space where sharing is always optional.
  • Guided Practices & Mindful Tools
    Meditations, journaling prompts, grief yoga, and calming techniques you can use anytime, especially on the days when your grief feels too big to carry alone.
  • Professional Support & Guidance
    Each session is facilitated by grief counselor and thanatologist Heather Stang, creator of the Mindfulness & Grief System with over twenty years helping people navigate grief with mindfulness.
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Grief coaching and support for the NEW YEAR and beyond
No pressure. No commitment. Space to breathe again.
After your trial: $49 per month, all inclusive.
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Warm and compassionate support from someone who gets it

For the past twenty years I have been helping people navigate life after loss. I have written three books on grief and mindfulness and was honored to receive the 2025 ADEC Clinical Practice Award.

My personal experience with loss is at the heart of everything I do. When I was seven years old, my uncle died by suicide. I watched my family struggle, and as a child I struggled too. Childhood grief and suicide loss often go unrecognized, and I carry that understanding into the way I support others today.

You will learn more about me when you join Awaken, just as I will learn more about you and your story. For now, know that I do this work in honor of my family and the little girl who had no idea what to do with her pain.

Awaken brings together everything I have learned about what truly supports people in grief. You will find the steady presence of people who understand and the tools that help you cope with the hardest moments. I hope you will join me inside Awaken.

Heather Stang

Try Awaken free for 14 days

Grief coaching and support for the NEW YEAR and beyond
No pressure. No commitment. Space to breathe again.
After your trial: $49 per month, all inclusive.
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Mindfulness & Grief System

A supportive roadmap for navigating grief, one moment at a time

Grief often moves in waves. Some days feel softer, and then a song, a date, or a memory can bring the ache right back. These waves do not mean you are going backwards. They are a sign that your heart still remembers. Inside Awaken, you are not meeting those waves empty-handed. You have a framework you can return to, again and again, to help you meet grief with more steadiness and care.

The Mindfulness & Grief System is the gentle roadmap we use inside this online grief support group and weekly grief coaching sessions. It does not tell you how you should feel. Instead, it gives you tools to notice what is happening, tend to your body and heart, and take one small step at a time.

You do not need to take all of this in right now. This overview is here so you can see the care and structure behind the work. Here is a simple overview of the eight steps:

Step 1: Conscious Relaxation
You learn how to calm your body and nervous system so the waves of grief feel a little less overpowering. These practices can help with anxiety, tension, and trouble sleeping.

Step 2: Mindful Awareness
You practice noticing your body, feelings, and thoughts as they arise, then gently bringing your attention back to the present moment. This can give you a break from replaying the past or worrying about the future.

Step 3: Compassion for All
You begin to soften harsh self-talk, guilt, and “shoulds.” You learn to speak to yourself with the same kindness you might offer a dear friend who is hurting.

Step 4: Skillful Courage
You learn how to approach painful memories and emotions in small, manageable steps, and how to pause when it is too much. Courage here is not about forcing yourself. It is about honoring your limits with wisdom.

Step 5: Getting Unstuck
You explore common grief loops, like rumination, avoidance, or decision paralysis, and experiment with small, doable actions. This helps you create gentle forward movement without pressure.

Step 6: Continuing Bonds
You discover ways to honor your ongoing connection with the person who died. This may include memories, rituals, or daily gestures that carry their love forward in a way that fits your life now.

Step 7: Allowing Transformation
You look at how loss has changed you. Not because the loss was a gift, but because grief reshapes our values, roles, and identity. You begin to name who you are becoming in the “after.”

Step 8: Meaning and Purpose
You bring the tools together into simple routines that support life after loss. You clarify what matters now and what helps you stay grounded when grief rises again.

You do not have to move through these steps in order, and you do not have to master any of them. Think of this system as a map you can return to whenever you need support.

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Grief coaching and support for the NEW YEAR and beyond
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Three supportive practices you’ll learn inside Awaken

Grief does not live only in your thoughts. It lives in your body, your breath, and the rhythm of your days. Inside Awaken, you will learn three embodied practices you can return to whenever grief rises again. These tools help you respond with more steadiness, even on the hardest days.

Meditation

You will experience guided meditations that calm your nervous system, soften self-criticism, and steady your attention. These practices give you a moment of grounding when grief feels overwhelming. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. You will practice slowly and with support, discovering what helps you feel more settled in your body and mind.

Movement

Grief can create tension, restlessness, or a sense of heaviness in the body. Mindful movement helps release some of what you carry so you can feel more at ease. This might include stretching, walking, or gentle yoga. You are always invited to honor your limits and move in ways that feel safe, supportive, and nurturing.

Self-Care

You will create small, realistic routines that support your body, mind, and spirit. These practices help you feel more grounded and give you something steady to return to when grief rises again. Self-care might be as simple as drinking water, taking mindful breaths, or stepping outside for a moment. You will learn how to choose and return to what helps you feel cared for and resourced.

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Grief coaching and support for the holidays and beyond
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Here's how it works

When you join Awaken, you receive immediate access to a supportive, well-structured space designed to help you work with grief at your own pace.

  • Start with your 14-Day Free Trial
  • You get full access right away, including weekly sessions and the full practice library. There is no locked content and no pressure to decide anything beyond the trial.
  • Schedule your free orientation call with me
  • This optional one-on-one call helps you get oriented and feel supported from the start. You can ask questions, share concerns, or simply listen.
  • Join Weekly Live Sessions (with me leading, always)
  • Come to as many sessions as you like. Live sessions meet Mondays at 4:00 pm ET, Tuesdays at 6:00 pm ET, and Wednesdays at 4:00 pm ET.
  • Explore Our Private Course Library
  • Meditations, journaling prompts, and other practices are available anytime, day or night, so you can return to them when you need support most.
Try Awaken free for 14 days

Grief coaching and support for the NEW YEAR and beyond
No pressure. No commitment. Space to breathe again.
After your trial: $49 per month, all inclusive.
Cancel anytime.

Frequently asked questions

When do the live sessions meet?

Live grief coaching sessions meet weekly on Monday at 4:00 pm ET and Tuesday at 6:00 pm ET. There is also a weekly meditation and journaling practice on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm ET.

Sessions are live and not recorded. In addition to the live sessions, members have access to an on-demand course, guided meditations, and mini workshops that can be used anytime.

Is this therapy?

No. Awaken is not therapy and it is not a replacement for therapy. It is a mindfulness-based grief coaching and support group that teaches practical tools for working with grief. Many members participate alongside therapy, while others join when therapy is not accessible or feels like the right fit.

Do I have to talk or share?

No. You are always welcome to speak, listen, or simply be present. Many people join quietly at first and participate more as they feel ready. There is never any expectation to share.

What if my grief feels too heavy right now?

You are welcome to come exactly as you are. Awaken is designed to support you when grief feels heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. You are encouraged to move at your own pace and use the practices in ways that feel supportive, not forcing.

Is this religious or spiritual?

No. Awaken is grounded in mindfulness and compassion, not in any religious or spiritual belief system. You do not need to hold any particular beliefs to participate, however, you are welcome to bring your beliefs with you. We honor everyone.

What if I miss a session?

That is completely okay. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. On-demand practices are available anytime, so you can stay connected even when life gets in the way.

How do I know if this is right for me?

Awaken is a good fit for people who are ready to actively work with their grief using mindfulness-based tools, while staying connected to the love they carry. The 14-day free trial is there so you can experience the space for yourself and decide without pressure.

Is this helpful if my loss is fresh?

Yes. Many people join Awaken during the early weeks or months after a loss, when everything can feel raw and disorienting. You are not expected to have clarity or stability. The practices and group support are offered in ways that honor where you are and allow you to move slowly, with care.

Is this helpful if my loss happened a long time ago?

Yes. Grief does not follow a timeline. Many people join Awaken months or even years after a loss, often when anniversaries, holidays, or life changes bring old feelings back to the surface. The practices inside Awaken support you wherever you are in your grief, not just in the early stages.

Try Awaken free for 14 days

Grief coaching and support for the NEW YEAR and beyond
No pressure. No commitment. Space to breathe again.
After your trial: $49 per month, all inclusive.
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A steady place to land during the New Year and beyond

You do not have to rush your grief or figure everything out before you begin. Awaken offers a supportive space to learn practical tools, practice at your own pace, and stay connected to the love you carry.

If you are ready to work with your grief in a way that feels honest, structured, and humane, you are welcome to join us.

Try Awaken free for 14 days

Grief coaching and support for the holidays and beyond
No pressure. No commitment. Space to breathe again.
After your trial: $49 per month, all inclusive.
Cancel anytime.