Articles

March 2012

Happiness on the House:
Free ‘Happiness on the House’ Event March 29 in San Diego
By Aurora Winter

CoverMany people suffer for years after a death, divorce, job loss, or another heartbreaking loss. To help people release stress and become happier faster, the Grief Coach Academy is sponsoring a free “Happiness on the House” event in San Diego on March 29.

 

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November 2011

Holiday Stress Relief:
10 Tips to Beat Stress this Thanksgiving and Christmas from Grief Coach Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter

CoverTired of being tired? Aurora Winter, author of ”From Heartbreak to Happiness®”has 10 tips to release stress.

 

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November 2011

Thanksgiving Gratitude:
Holiday Tips from Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter

CoverWhat do you say when grief is an unwelcome guest at your Thanksgiving feast or Christmas party?

How can you feel grateful when a death, divorce, job loss or another heartbreaking loss is impacting you or someone you care about?

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October 2011

Writing to Change Lives
By Aurora Winter

CoverI write because I want to make a difference.

That’s what I hope for and that helps me do the kind of writing that I do.

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June 2011

Heartbroken:
Coaching Clients in Crisis
By Aurora Winter

CoverHeartbreak is inevitable. Knowing how to coach people who are devastated from a death, divorce, or another heartbreaking crisis is a valuable and much-needed coaching skill.

Every coach needs at least some basic skills in this arena.

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May 2011

Wedding Ideas – How to Honor a Deceased Parent at a Wedding from Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter
CoverPrincess Diana was missing from her son’s royal wedding, and yet paradoxically she was in the forefront of our minds. Finding a balance between celebration and sorrow is tricky. Most people donÂ’t know what to do.

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May 2011

Loss: What to Say after the Flood, Earthquake, or Disaster, from Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter
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Natural disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, or the Mississippi river flood leave a wake of devastation.

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Mar 2011

Elizabeth Taylor: 5 Tips for Overcoming Grief When a Celebrity Dies, from Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter
CoverWe tend to think of stars as part of our families. So when a famous person dies, grief is inevitable.

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Feb 2011

Valentine’s Day: Grief Blocks Love Says Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter
CoverIf your Valentines Day was disappointing this year, the real problem may surprise you.

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Jan 2011

Valentine’s Day: Finding Love After a Divorce, Death or Breakup
By Aurora Winter
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If this Valentine’s Day is not all romance and roses, these 5 steps can make your Valentine’s Day great.

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Jan 2011

Grief: Five Stages of Grief Recovery Highlighted by Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter
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As the victims of the Arizona shootings are laid to rest at funerals and memorial services, our nation needs to know what steps to take to heal our grief.

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Jan 2011

Grief: Top 10 Best & Worst Things to Say To Someone Grieving, Says Grief Expert Aurora Winter
By Aurora Winter
In the wake of the shootings in Arizona, our nation is struggling with grief – and struggling with what to say to someone who is
grieving.

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Dec 2009

How to Save Your Marriage
By Brie Gatchalian
(interview with Aurora Winter)
Getting caught up in the arguing, fighting and silent treatment can make a bad pattern hard to break. If you want your marriage to survive, effort is required on both sides. Here are five tips for saving a failing marriage.

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Nov 2009

Who’s Your (New) Daddy?
By Brie Gatchalian
(interview with Aurora Winter)
Bringing a stepfather into the family can be sensitive, if not disasterous when done incorrectly. Follow these steps for a successful integration of the new step.

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Feb 2008

Facing a Major Life Change?
By Aurora Winter
Womans World
Great tips for facing a major life change.

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Aug 2010

Learning to Love After the Death of a Spouse
By Paula Hartman Cohen
(interview with Aurora Winter)

SheKnows.comAre you ready to give yourself permission to love again?

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Mar/Apr 2008

Top 10 Anti-Aging Tips
By Aurora Winter

Our environment is making us sick. Physical and emotional stress cause premature aging.

Every day we are exposed to thousands of toxic chemicals. They are everywhere, all the time, and they’re a big part of why we get sick.

Every day we are bombarded with thousands of incoming messages — advertising, email, voice mail. It’s like drinking from a fire hose. Our fast-paced world often creates a sense of overwhelm and anxiety. That emotional stress accelerates aging.

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Jan/Feb 2008

Myths That Make You Miserable
By Aurora Winter

Why do some people bounce back after life delivers a nasty blow, while others suffer for years? How can some people emerge better and brighter, while others are crushed and shattered? What is the secret? And how can you apply this secret to your own life, so you can more gracefully and easily overcome the inevitable heartbreak that life brings from time to time?

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Nov/Dec 2007

The Peace Method™
By Aurora Winter

The Peace Method™ is easy to learn, easy to remember, and easy to use. I created The Peace Method™ so that you would have a powerful, yet simple process to release stress and re-energize.

In just five steps, you can move from pain to peace. You can use it as a structure for keeping your journal, or steps to walk through when you are feeling stressed, angry, or upset.

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July/Aug 2007

The Hidden Cost of Heartbreak
By Aurora Winter

 

Heartbreak robs us of joy and vitality. It steals our enthusiasm, our energy, and our dreams. It kidnaps our creativity and drive. It undermines our relationships, our health, and our ability to focus. Heartbreak hijacks our clarity and productivity.

Yet heartbreak is like a thief in the night — sometimes the real villain goes undetected. Heartbreak has so many culprits. The usual suspects are: divorce, death, a breakup, job loss, pet death, and family or financial crisis.

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May/June 2007

The 90 Day Relationship Challenge
By Aurora Winter

Most of my clients are newly single. A pretty, articulate young woman I will call Emily was no exception.

Emily was bemoaning her current job search. I asked her what she really wanted. What would make her feel fulfilled?

She thought about that for a moment, then brightened as she discovered the answer.

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Jan/Feb 2007

The Only New Year’s Resolution You Will Ever Need
By Aurora Winter

Most people make New Year’s resolutions on January 1st. By the end of February, many feel depressed as they have failed to achieve their goals.

What if you only need one resolution? What if this one simple, fun commitment would transform your entire life?

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Nov/Dec 2006

Attracting the Opposite Sex
The Real Secret No One Ever Tells You
By Aurora Winter

What is the most attractive thing to the opposite sex? A hot body? A fat bank account? Youth? Power?The real answer may surprise you. The most magnetic thing is authentic happiness. The happier you are, the more irresistible you are to the opposite sex.

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Sep/Oct 2006

True Wealth
By Aurora Winter

Most of us are focused on making more money. If we had a bit more money — or a lot more — things would really be good! Then we would do all those things we have been wanting to do. But first, we really have to slay the financial dragon. So we put off taking that family vacation, put off starting our screenplay, put off having that child. We think there will be plenty of time for those things next year.

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May/June 2006

From Heartbreak to Happiness
By Aurora

WinterMost of us are looking for love in all the wrong places. When a relationship ends, whether it be through divorce, death, or break-up, most people rush out to find someone new. I know — I have done it myself! After my 33-year-old husband died suddenly, I yearned to find a new husband … and someone to be a father figure for our four-year-old son.

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Mar/April 2007

Coping with Pet Loss
By Aurora Winter

Our pets are such an integral part of our lives. They become inextricably entwined with our daily routine — the excited greeting when we come home from work, tail wagging with delight.  The daily walks and feedings. The snuggling, cuddling, brushing and purring. Whether it’s a dog or a cat, a horse or a bird, a pet is more a part of the fabric of your everyday life than most friends and family.

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Dec 2006

Coping with Crisis at Christmas
By Aurora Winter

When I think of Christmas, I think of a magical time of year when far-flung families reunite to sing Christmas carols and share eggnog and laughter. Children shriek with gleeful delight as they tear open their much-anticipated presents. The dining room table groans under the weight of the feast spread for everyone to enjoy as they spend quality time with each other.

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Sept 2006

Healthy Communication
By Aurora Winter

There are times when how you respond in the next few seconds will determine the course of a relationship forever. Moments of opportunity where you can make a friend for life—or lose one. With these key moments, there are no second chances.

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Aug 2006

Relationship Review for Peace
By Aurora Winter

It’s over. He was the love of your life. He was a scoundrel! If you’re like most people, at the end of a relationship your mind chatter goes into hyper-drive, analyzing, condemning, chastising, yearning, fantasizing…over and over and over again.

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July 2006

Healing Heartbreak: Men vs Women
By Aurora Winter

I love men. They’re such great problem-solvers. They’re delightful and direct and protective and helpful and strong.

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