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The First Year Grief Roadmap

Grief is Hard.

Navigating It Alone Is Harder.

A grief-care pathway for the first year after loss

 

The first year after a death can feel disorienting.

There are decisions to make, emotions that come in waves, holidays and anniversaries to face, and ordinary days that no longer feel ordinary.

 

The First Year Grief Roadmap helps you find your next step.This structured grief-care pathway offers practical tools, emotional support, and spiritual grounding for the first twelve months after loss.

 

You do not have to figure it all out at once.You do not have to move on before you are ready.You do not have to walk through grief alone.

 

Start with the free First 72 Hours Guide, then continue with guided reflections, checklists, short video lessons, and support for the months ahead.

 

 

The first days after loss are the hardest. You don’t need answers—you need a hand to hold. This free guide offers gentle, practical steps for today.

 

 

 

Get the First 72 Hours Guide

Choose the Grief Support Path That Fits You

The First Year Grief Roadmap offers support for individuals navigating loss and resources for churches building sustainable grief care ministries.

 

For Individuals

What You’ll Find Inside

  • The first 72 hours after a death
  • The first month
  • The next three to six months
  • Holidays and anniversaries
  • Rebuilding life after loss
Start the Roadmap

For Churches

Build a sustainable grief care system with small group resources, facilitator support, and a pathway for caring beyond the funeral.

Explore Church Grief Care

Gentle Support for the Next 30 Days

Grief doesn’t come with a manual, but this will help. Receive one short reflection each morning—compassionate encouragement for the next 30 days.

Send Me Daily Encouragement

The First Year Grief Roadmap

Navigate Your First Year of Grief with Compassion & Clarity

 

Grief can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and endless.
You don’t have to face it alone.

The First Year Grief Roadmap is a gstep-by-step guide to help you:

 

*Honor your loved one in meaningful ways

*Find strength for the hardest days (like anniversaries & holidays)

*Create anchors of peace in the middle of the storm

*Begin to see that hope and joy are still possible

 

Your grief is personal, but you don’t have to walk it alone.

 

Healing takes time, but you don’t have to do it alone. The First Year Grief Roadmap is a step-by-step journey through the first twelve months after loss—spiritual, practical, and deeply compassionate.

 

 

Enroll in The First Year Grief Roadmap

Meet Tom — Your Companion on the Road to Peace

 A guide through life’s hardest moments.

For over 30 years, I’ve walked with people through life’s most meaningful (and often painful) moments as a hospice chaplain, pastor, and spiritual guide.

My life purpose is peace—not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of love, joy, and wholeness. I’ve sat at the bedsides of the dying, prayed with families in shock, and helped people discover meaning even in the middle of heartbreak.

I don’t have all the answers. But I’ve learned how to walk through grief with honesty, compassion, and hope. And I’d be honored to walk with you, too.

Read My Story

"There's something about Tom's energy that fosters the desire for life!"

Tim Zimmer-owner of the Tummy Temple whose business is all about helping people improve the quality of their physical well-being, vitality and quality of life

“I need 5 more Toms, one for each day.  His presence is just so calming.”

Nico-hospice patient

Map to Peace

The tools you need to live with purpose—and to walk through grief with compassion.

Whether you’re seeking purpose, maneuvering a life transition, or navigating deep loss—this is a place to find clarity, connection, and practical support.

If you’re grieving, we walk with you through a course called The First Year Grief Roadmap.

If you’re exploring deeper meaning or just trying to live a more intentional life, stay a while. This is your trailhead for tools, nourishment, and unexpected joy along the journey of life.

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Life is an amazing journey 

Unfortunately, it’s easy to get caught up in “the race”: working endless hours to attain success at the cost of our closest relationships only to find at the end of life that all the stuff we’ve accumulated doesn’t mean anything.  But, life can be lived on purpose; prioritized so that the things that are most important to us are nurtured and grown.  We can have balance where we work towards our greatest goals while making time for the relationships most important to us.  We can know our deepest values so that when push comes to shove, we act out of our deepest integrity and not compromise who we are in order to “get ahead.”  We can leave a legacy where our example can inspire others to live their best lives.  This is the promise of the “map to peace.”

Disclaimer

The grief support services and materials provided on this site are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, or other mental health services. Participation in these services or program does not create a therapist-client or counselor-client relationship. Individual experiences with grief vary, and no guarantees are made regarding outcomes. Results are not assured, and there is no promise that emotional distress, mental health concerns, or psychological conditions will be resolved or improved. If you are experiencing significant distress, mental health challenges, or thoughts of self-harm, please seek immediate assistance from a licensed mental health professional or emergency services.

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