Heather Stang

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Heather Stang, M.A. is the author of Mindfulness & Grief. She holds a Masters degree in Thanatology (Death, Dying, and Bereavement) from Hood College in Maryland, and is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner. She leads mindfulness-based grief workshops for organizations such as the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Hospice of Frederick County, and is a member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling.

Heather's mission is to help people who are grieving to stay healthy and benefit from the transformative experience of grief, using mindfulness-based practices, relaxation, and expressive arts. She has an established practice offering Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy sessions, day-long retreats,and 8 Week Mindfuln
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Am I Grieving Wrong or Right? What Normal Grief Really Looks Like

If you’ve ever wondered, Am I grieving wrong? you’re not alone. Grief is hard every time, no matter how much support or experience you have. It can disrupt your thoughts, your sleep, your emotions, and your sense of who you are. Struggling does not mean you’re failing at grief. It means you’re responding to loss in a human way.

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“Acceptance in the mindful context means that even when the unthinkable happens, we honor our self and our experience with dignity and kindness. Rather than turn our back on our own suffering, we treat ourselves as we would a beloved friend.”
Heather Stang, Mindfulness and Grief: With Guided Meditations to Calm Your Mind and Restore Your Spirit

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“Acceptance in the mindful context means that even when the unthinkable happens, we honor our self and our experience with dignity and kindness. Rather than turn our back on our own suffering, we treat ourselves as we would a beloved friend.”
Heather Stang, Mindfulness and Grief: With Guided Meditations to Calm Your Mind and Restore Your Spirit

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