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Navigating Grief as Shared Humanity

Navigating Grief as Shared Humanity

Getting to Know Catharine, Grief Coaching

In June, my life changed forever. My husband died. It was a dignified death; he was surrounded by our family and the compassionate care of hospice. Even so, the shock and loss were—and still are—devastating. It feels as though I’ve experienced two...

Riding the Grief Roller Coaster

Author: Catharine EctonMay 20Categories: Grief Coaching No Comments

Riding the Grief Roller Coaster

Grief Coaching

In my most recent Zoom call with Grief & Loss Coaches, the theme was “ride the roller coaster.” As I know from personal experience and the experiences of my coaching clients, the emotions following grief and loss can be up and down. It...

My Story of Love, Loss & Everything that Hangs in the Balance

Author: Catharine EctonApr 16Categories: Grief Coaching, Life Coaching, Relationships, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching No Comments

My Story of Love, Loss & Everything that Hangs in the Balance

Grief Coaching, Life Coaching, Relationships, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching

Have you ever played with a hanging mobile, like the kind that might hang in a child’s room? Even the gentlest touch or breeze can set off a dance of colors, shadows, even sound. Sometimes, the delicate equilibrium is disrupted. The careful choreography...

Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Declutter Your Space, Elevate Your Well-Being

Author: Catharine EctonMar 14Categories: Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching No Comments

Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Declutter Your Space, Elevate Your Well-Being

Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching

As the vibrant colors of spring begin to unfold and nature breathes new life into the world, I continue to work with my life coaching clients to embark on their unique journey of renewal. “Spring Cleaning” is popping up this season as a theme...

Advice From the Life Coach: “Seeing” and Being “Seen”

Author: Catharine EctonJan 19Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Grief Coaching, New Year, Relationships No Comments

Advice From the Life Coach: “Seeing” and Being “Seen”

Emotional Intelligence, Grief Coaching, New Year, Relationships

People want to connect. Above almost any other need, human beings long to have another person truly “see” them. At its core, “being seen” refers to the acknowledgment, recognition, and understanding that individuals receive from...

Advice from the Life Coach: How to Live Your Colorful Life

Author: Catharine EctonJun 23Categories: Career Coaching, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching No Comments

Advice from the Life Coach: How to Live Your Colorful Life

Career Coaching, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching

The memorable moment in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” when everything transforms from black and white to vibrant color is part of our cultural lexicon. This pivotal scene occurs when Dorothy cautiously opens the door and steps outside,...

Go “All-In” With Life Coaching

Author: Catharine EctonJun 02Categories: Career Coaching, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching No Comments

Go “All-In” With Life Coaching

Career Coaching, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching

In our fast-paced, ever-evolving world, my life coaching clients in Washington, DC and beyond find themselves grappling with workplace culture issues, experiencing loss and grief, and searching for direction in their personal lives. These challenges can...

What Will Your Growth Require During this Season of Your Life?

Author: Catharine EctonApr 24Categories: Grief Coaching, Life Coaching

What Will Your Growth Require During this Season of Your Life?

Grief Coaching, Life Coaching

Spring has sprung where I live and work as a life coach in Washington, DC. Flowers have opened and the earth is abuzz with new growth. It has me thinking about nourishment and the elements that are essential for growth. The sunlight, water, and mud that...

Message for the New Year: Living With Grace in 2023

Author: Catharine EctonJan 13Categories: Getting to Know Catharine, Grief Coaching, Inspiration, New Year

Message for the New Year: Living With Grace in 2023

Getting to Know Catharine, Grief Coaching, Inspiration, New Year

How Do I Want to Live in 2023? The holiday season, once again marked by the challenges of COVID-19, brought unexpected twists and turns for me. Instead of the joy and celebration I had hoped for, I faced disappointment and loss. COVID hit our family,...

Life Coaching Advice On How to Feel Good

Author: Catharine EctonNov 29Categories: Building Sustainable Habits, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching

Life Coaching Advice On How to Feel Good

Building Sustainable Habits, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching

What does “feeling good” mean to you? How do you feel good about yourself? Does “feeling good” require another person, a specific place, a particular activity, an article of clothing, a favorite food? Is “feeling good”...

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