Discover How to Get Beyond Grief So You can Find Beauty and Joy Once Again
6-Week Program for Devastated and Heart-Broken Austim Moms
Begins Tuesday, September 5, 2023
If you are like many autism moms I work with, you might be going through your day with heavy feelings in your heart that weigh you down like a bag of rocks.
You might be experiencing any of these:
A constant ache in your heart
You wake up and go to bed filled with deep sadness
You feel lost and uncertain because of your child’s diagnosis
You feel like no one understands your deep pain
You know that your child is the same child you had before the diagnosis and you love them but somehow they feel different
You feel guilty for experiencing grief so you dare not talk about it
If you are experiencing any of them, I want to assure you, you are totally normal.
Our society often celebrates those who stand strong without uttering a single word of “weakness” while it neglects to create space for vulnerable feelings.
But caring for the vulnerable feelings is just as important as putting on the tough front. If we want to be happy and healthy individuals, it’s imperative that we attend to our vulnerable feelings.
I can remember and feel the pain I carried with me for many years after my son Joseph was diagnosed with autism spectrum back in 1996.
Although I tried stuffing my deep grief, it became a part of me like a new limb that was useless to me. I didn’t know how to get rid of it so I just ignored it for the most part.
I felt like I had no one to talk to about what I was feeling or any part of my own personal suffering.
I did not have any practices in place to help me manage my deep grief. Grief for me was always present and came out of me when I least expected it.
I know a thing or two about this because I stuffed my vulnerable feelings for many years after receiving my son’s autism diagnosis.
Some people get consumed by grief and some people suppress it.
I suppressed it.
And it was eating away at me.
I had a small outlet that I found to help me get through my darkest days but I did not know how to move through my grief or that grief could serve me.
I later learned that grief can serve you when you can move through it.
I have discovered practices to help you move through grief so that you can once again see the beauty and joy that is your child, regain hope, and dream new dreams.
To update you on my extra limb of grief that I carried with me for many years, it no longer is with me. I want to be clear that I still feel grief at times but now I know how to move through it and allow pain to serve me. AND it shows up less and less.
I know this for sure… If I can do it, you can do it.
“But wait, Brigitte,” you might say. “I don’t want to feel my vulnerable feelings. It sounds too scary and uncomfortable.”
Yes, you are right. It is uncomfortable.
But the thing is, what you resist persists. AND,
You will not be fully present with your child if you keep going and continue to carry a heavy heart of grief without releasing it.
This can cause you to:
Be emotionally absent
Miss out on joyful moments
Focus on the negative instead of celebrating the wins
When I think back to the early days of my autism parenting journey, I feel a little bit sad because although I looked happy to everyone else, underneath the smile, I was filled with fear, grief, and anxiety and could not be fully present with my son Joseph.
I wish that I was more present to enjoy his handsome little face back then.
When you can move through grief and release it each time, you will begin to feel lighter and increase the capacity to embrace beauty and joy in your life.
In Embrace Beauty After Grief, you’ll learn:
How to let go of expectations and comparisons
How to feel the grief and release it
Practices to experience beauty and joy in your daily interactions with your child
New perspectives to shift from denial to acceptance
How to celebrate milestones that feel satisfying
Practices to experience pure joy of raising an autistic child
Exercises to dream new dreams for your child and yourself
At the end of this 6-week group coaching program, you will feel lighter in your chest, and be filled with love and gratitude so you can begin to experience the beauty and joy in your life once again.
If you are ready to move through your grief and start seeing the beauty in your life, this program is for you.
Here is what you get when you sign up for the Embrace Beauty After Grief 6-Week Group Coaching Program:
Weekly 60-minute Zoom calls for 6 weeks with a certified life coach Brigitte Shipman
Get coached personally by Brigitte to work through the areas you’re struggling in.
Judgment-Free Zone created for autism moms
Find relief, insights, and healing from listening to other autism moms get coached
Weekly exercises to help you implement what you learn
Private Facebook Group
6-Week Program for Devastated and Heart-Broken Austim Moms
Begins Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Discover How to Get Beyond Grief So You can Find Beauty and Joy Once Again
Just $397
Meet Brigitte, Your Autism Parent Coach
I’m a mom to two beautiful adult sons, an author, a podcast host, and a certified Martha Beck life coach.
I help moms of autistic kids move from grief, heartbreak, and feeling lost to feeling more joy and peace and being fully present with their kids on the spectrum.
I started out my autism parenting journey 31 years ago just like you—heartbroken and feeling lost and REALLY REALLY scared for my son’s future.
And although I fumbled and stumbled, I let my love for my son Joseph carry me through any challenges and obstacles that we faced.
Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving.
I now share what I have learned from my journey with other mothers like you.
“I am so thankful Brigitte came into my life. She helped me tremendously. I was so overwhelmed and exhausted by many facets of my life. She helped me deal with my feelings about my son’s disabilities and specifically his autism diagnosis that I hadn’t really hadn’t processed. ”
“Working with Brigitte has been a very rewarding experience. The peace and purpose I have now is due to my time spent with Brigitte and this program. She is amazing.”
“I signed up for a program with Brigitte this past fall. It was very helpful and inspiring. Whether you are just starting your journey or knee-deep in it like me, it’s a good way to let all your fears out and get great advice from someone who understands it.”
6-Week Program for Devastated and Heart-Broken Austim Moms
Begins Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Discover How to Get Beyond Grief So You can Find Beauty and Joy Once Again
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Every Tuesday for 6 Weeks
7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Time/Dates:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST
Session Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Zoom
Investment: $397
FAQ
What if I have to miss a live call?
We have expected that life may keep you from joining one of the book club meetings. You will receive a recording each week of our weekly meeting.
How much is the program?
The investment for this program is $397.
What if I need one-on-one support?
For one-on-one coaching, you can schedule a free consultation on my website mothersguidethroughautism.com.
What if I have more questions?
You can contact brigitte@brigitte.shipman.com. I’m happy to answer any questions via email or get on a quick call with you.