Discovery through Grief is dedicated to the memory of my son, Jonathan Sacks, who at 39 years old, took his life during the Covid epidemic on December 28, 2020. Because moving through the stages of grief is a unique experience, what you will find here is a special emphasis on the creation of a new life for us, the survivors, of the death of a loved one; of a divorce or the end of a relationship; the loss of a dream job; or the death of a beloved pet. If you are ready to begin your journey; if the spark of light that shines within all of us is calling, listen and get ready to take the first small step.
Irit Chapnick
About
Family Photo , 1986, Jonathan with Tie
Seal Beach, California, 2023. Three years after Jonny's death.
My journey through grief began with individual and group therapy from the Didi Hirsch Foundation in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties in California. However, therapy is not for everybody; especially in the beginning, when feelings are frozen or too raw.
I was also guided by renowned author, psychologist, and Holocaust survivor, Dr. Edith Eger who helped me reflect on my soul’s purpose. Her books, suggested meditations, and writing assignments helped me identify my North Star, asking “what's next?” instead of “why me?”. Movement was important with the light from my North Star to guide my heart.
Next, I worked with coaches Hannah Knies, Dixie Gillaspie and Rochelle Weir of Magnetic Mind Conscious Education, developed by Christopher Duncan. I learned the process of becoming a conscious creator of a life I love by choosing the end results I wanted to see. I studied and received a certificate in coaching the Magnetic Mind experience. Joanne Colefax, an astute nurse/natural healer, helped me with my health concerns and Harpreet Sandhu helped me with my dream creation of this service. You will find these coaches and others on the Creators page.
I continue to attend a grief support group for seniors at San Antonio Jewish Senior Services.
Whatever loss you are grieving, please find my services to be a safe harbor where there is safety in sharing. While the world may have broken your heart in spirit and emotion, we can find together that “You are not broken!”. You are the primary creator of the life you want to lead. What end-result will you discover that will lead you through your grief to living your authentic self? A space is being held for you.
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Big Hugs,
Irit Chapnick