Understanding the Healing Journey
Following the death of my wife in 2016, I wanted—no, I needed—to understand my grief. Over the five years since, I have invested thousands of hours speaking with hundreds of
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Survive-Alive-Thrive
A 3 STAGE GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT MODEL TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE YOUR HEALING JOURNEY
More than 150 million Americans face the pain and confusion of loss every year, and most of us have no idea how to handle it. We’re thrown into the deep end of grief without a life preserver, desperately trying to stay afloat in a sea of shock, anger, frustration, heartbreak, and hopelessness.
In Survive–Alive–Thrive: Navigating the Journey from Loss to Hope to Happiness, Mark Negley takes you on a journey through his loss experiences, using his story and the stories of several others to teach his new model of grief recovery. You don’t have to walk this difficult road alone. With the help of Mark and others, you can navigate from loss to hope and then to happiness. You don’t have
to settle for survival! Set your sights higher and learn how to thrive again!
Grief Resources and Articles
Why the 5 stages of grief might not work for you
The model essentially suggests you will first feel this, and then you will feel this, and finally you’ll feel this. As you progress, you are supposed process the emotion associated with that step, get past it, and address the next until you have successfully completed the progression and are finally healed. The problem is, neither I nor any of the people I have interviewed or talked to have found the process to work like that.
What I learned from asking the tough questions
In an effort to come to grips with my own grief. I spent the last 5 years interviewing hundreds of people about their own healing journeys, and I have had the privilege of facilitating grief support groups focused on helping others through loss, grief and recovery. Together with the other members of this community, we explored pointed questions to get at the heart of our circumstances, and our unique responses.
3 Stages of Grief - A Discussion
Author Mark S. Negley, with wife and partner, Dr. Melyn Galbreath, and co-host Peter Hartzell, begin a very important discussion around navigating the 3 stages of grief: Survive – Alive – Thrive. If you are experiencing grief and loss, our desire is that this podcast will equip you as you navigate your journey to a joy-filled life.
Survive-Alive-Thrive
A REVOLUTIONARY NEW BOOK ABOUT NAVIGATING LOSS ON THE ROAD TO A JOY-FILLED LIFE!
In Survive-Alive-Thrive: Navigating the Journey from Loss to Hope to Happiness, Mark Negley takes you on a journey through his loss experiences, using his story and the stories of others to teach a new model of grief recovery from a totally different perspective. You don’t have to settle for just surviving the trauma of your loss experience! Set your sights higher and learn how thrive again.
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Living a Joy-Filled Life
Find encouragement, practical tips, and life-skills that will assist you in living a joy-filled life in the Living A Joy-FIlled Life Podcast.
Join hosts Dr. M. Melyn Galbreath and author Mark S. Negley, with their guests, as they share hope-filled stories of their journeys from loss to living a joy-filled life, in this inspirational podcast. Find encouragement, practical tips, and life-skills that will assist you in living a joy-filled life after experiencing a loss, setback, or one of life’s many challenges.
Hope and Promises From God
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My Circle of Hope
Sharing and listening to others discuss their loss experiences is proven to facilitate healing for those of us who have been through loss and brokenness. Join a circle of hope group tailored to you by stage, theme, & topic.
Ask the Experts
Whether you are searching for answers on the S-A-T™ model, topics of loss and brokeness, or on practical tips for everyday life during your grief recovery journey, our experts are here to help!
My Circle of Hope
Sharing and listening to others discuss their loss experiences is proven to facilitate healing for those of us who have been through loss and brokenness. Join a circle of hope group tailored to you by stage, theme, & topic.
Ask the Experts
Whether you are searching for answers on the S-A-T™ model, topics of loss and brokeness, or on practical tips for everyday life during your grief recovery journey, our experts are here to help!
A Pastor’s Perspective
Take advantage of wise, pastoral advice from many years of personal grief counseling to help you navigate loss with hope from God.
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