Although grieving is a natural part of being human, wallowing in such pain and sadness can often hinder people from living their best life. True enough, dealing with grief is a process that requires a significant amount of time and energy, and not everyone can go through it alone. For this reason, Rae Karim, one of today’s leading grief consultants, addressed herself to the challenge of helping others overcome difficult moments and allowing them to reclaim the will and power that they have lost.
“Understanding that grief due to death can be an intense journey, I offer grief support services to relieve some of the task-oriented pressure through planning and officiating services, writing obituaries and programs, and assisting with finalizing business affairs,” Rae Karim explained when asked about what her advocacy is all about.
Armed with her unique gift of words, Rae Karim has embarked on a purpose-driven journey where she transforms lives and ignites hope within the hearts of others. Aside from being a champion for grief and having the willingness to help grievers, the grief coach is also a best-selling author, sought-after writer, and esteemed speaker. She is known for using her personal experiences in facilitating grief retreats and conducting workshops geared towards uplifting those with dampened spirits.
“Seeing such a great number of people suffering from loss and struggling with grief overwhelmed me because I am intimately familiar with that kind of pain, sorrow, and sadness,” Rae Karim shared.
According to her, she wanted to do something about the seemingly insurmountable problems that a lot of individuals are dealing with because she understands how detrimental they can be. Thus, she took it upon herself to create a space that would let others purge their emotions and move forward along the grief journey.
Widely acknowledged as a great healer, Rae Karim offers a unique opportunity where people can be vulnerable and free. Through this safe space, mourners and grievers can unpack their grief and learn about the healthy ways they can process their pain and sadness. As someone who has always been passionate about using her gift to serve others, she has established herself as a reliable source of comfort for the weary.
As a creative visionary, Rae Karim offers innovative ways that would allow people to explore and express their grief. The thought leader also educates people on the many facets of grief because she knows that it is not just about death and shedding lots of tears. Moreover, she is also considered a status quo disruptor because she has made it her lifelong mission to equip and empower people with the right mindset that would help them courageously navigate their respective journeys.
In the coming years, Rae Karim envisions herself having helped in revolutionizing grief perspectives. She intends to offer a curriculum aimed at educating those in service professions so that they can increase their capacity for compassion and understanding.
“I especially hope to increase the knowledge of grief and grief expression for corporate America in ways that will increase bereavement leave not only for adults but children as well,” she said.
