In this moving and powerful episode, Dr. Leelo Bush reveals how grief coaching can be one of the most life-changing tools in a coach’s toolbox. Grief is not just about loss through death—it can stem from divorce, job loss, infertility, or a painful diagnosis. Dr. Bush shares personal experiences, biblical truths, and neuroscience-backed strategies to equip coaches and counselors with real tools for healing. You'll learn why grief is not a niche but a universal human experience, and how the Christian coaching community is uniquely positioned to lead others from heartbreak to hope.
Why grief affects every client you’ll ever coach—whether you realize it or not
How to recognize grief, even when it’s hidden beneath success or progress
The false beliefs that keep clients trapped (e.g., “I’ll never be okay again”)
How to bring Scripture-rooted and neuroscience-backed tools to your coaching
Why retelling the pain isn’t required for healing—and what works instead
How to become a certified grief coach through Dr. Bush’s programs
New resource: Healing the Grieving Brain and how to use it with clients
“Grief doesn’t have to break your clients forever. With the right knowledge, you can guide them toward healing, hope, and lasting joy.”
Biblical prophecy affirmed by neuroscience (specific verses not cited but referenced thematically)
Faith-based encouragement woven throughout all coaching practices
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Leelo Bush explores the deep impact grief has on every coaching journey. Whether your client just lost a loved one or is quietly struggling through a divorce or career setback, you’ll learn why grief coaching is no longer optional—it’s essential. Discover how science and Scripture work together to bring lasting healing, and how you can be the coach who shows up when it matters most.
Mentioned in this episode:
🔹 Healing the Grieving Brain – https://griefcoachu.com/healing
🔹 Apply for the Kingdom Impact Scholarship - https://griefcoachu.com
🔹 Join our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe
Trapped by his own thought patterns and false beliefs about grief, believing that grief was a life sentence that he could never escape, it was heartbreaking to see. I’m uniquely qualified to speak to this because grief coaching has been a central focus of my research, curriculum development, and professional training for well over a decade. In fact, I’ve created several of the most effective hybrid modalities for grief recovery available today.
As I read his words, I knew exactly what could help him. But because it was a group post, I wasn’t allowed to reach out privately. Group rules, you know. This wasn’t the first time I’ve come across someone experiencing such profound grief and felt helpless to intervene. And sadly, this is far from an isolated situation. Grief is everywhere, affecting lives silently and often unnoticed.
The good news is there are excellent solutions, and real recovery is absolutely possible. But more people, including you, need to be trained to provide that help. As you may already kn
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