Grief, Growth, and Grace: Moving forward after a loss

This week, Conversations with Coach LA takes an intimate and empowering look at the journey through grief. Our guest, Tia Washington, will share her personal and professional insights on navigating loss, cultivating growth in difficult seasons, and embracing grace when life’s challenges feel overwhelming.

From her lived experiences as a mother, advocate, and seasoned Behavioral Health professional, Tia will illuminate the ways grief can both break and build us — and how we can transform pain into a renewed sense of self, purpose, and hope.

ABOUT THE GUEST – TIA WASHINGTON

Tia Washington is a dedicated mother of seven and a seasoned professional in the Behavioral Health field. She has held influential roles including Family Partner and Field Training Specialist, and currently works with an interdisciplinary team of providers in the Children’s Community Support Collaborative (CCSC) — a program affiliated with The Home for Little Wanderers (HLW) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

A passionate advocate for systemic change, Tia serves on the Client Advisory Board (CAL) in the Child and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). She is also deeply committed to advocating for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence through her work with Together Rising Above Coercion (TRAC) and the Massachusetts Family Advocacy Coalition (MFAC).

Her professional expertise, advocacy work, and personal journey reflect her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of families and building stronger, healthier communities.

PERSPECTIVE-TAKING PROMPTS

Reframe Loss:

“If my grief could teach me one thing about who I truly am, what might that lesson be?”

Grace in Action:

“If I treated myself the way I treat my closest friend when they’re hurting, what would I do differently right now?”

Growth Lens:

“What is one skill, strength, or insight I’ve gained through this experience that I didn’t have before?”

Support Check-In:

“Who in my life makes me feel seen and safe — and how can I intentionally connect with them this week?”

BET on SELF Moment:

“What’s one choice I can make today that honors my healing, even if no one else understands it?”

 

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This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

 

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