Thanksgiving can bring up all sorts of emotions and memories. You get to feel them all - no matter what your family and friends say! Listen in as Holly shares her own story about her first holiday without Steven, and where she is now 13 years later. She also provides you with some ideas/activities to honor your feelings and your memories. Wondering how to respond to people about the upcoming holiday? Holly has some tips on responses for you.

Elizabeth and Holly wish you all a peaceful Thanksgiving - and remember you get to do it your way!! 

Holly Gainsboro is a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, a Certified Grief Educator, and founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education. Following the death of her late husband, Steven, Holly felt pulled to be present for others experiencing their own losses—not just pertaining to death, but any event that may result in a grief response. She guides those who have suffered losses by helping them navigate their way through grief, transitioning them to a place of joy and hope. Holly also facilitates grief support groups, and grief education workshops. She is thrilled to co-host Creating Space for Grief & Hope with her dear friend and colleague Elizabeth Catignani. You can learn more on her website: https://www.goldenheartgrief.com

Elizabeth Catignani is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Creative Grief Coach, and founder of the online platform Her Creative Wellness. After experiencing baby loss and young widowhood by the age of 27, Elizabeth has made it her mission to support and empower others on their own unique path through loss and healing. She is the author of “Creative Grieving: A Hip Chick’s Path from Loss to Hope” (available on Amazon and Audible) and “The Creative Grieving Workbook” (now available on Apple Books). You can learn more on her website: https://www.hercreativewellness.com