Hope Heroes Course

A Framework for Sharing Hope with the Brokenhearted

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No one should have to grieve alone. Everyone needs a caring grief companion. A Hope Hero! Discover simple, effective ideas to navigate your loss and care for others on the grief journey.

Over your lifetime, you will grieve many significant losses.

  • loss of a job
  • loss of a marriage
  • pet loss
  • loss of health
  • loss of a dream
  • financial loss

Hope Heroes

Losing a loved one is one of the most disorienting human experiences. The deeper the relationship, the greater the pain of loss.

Grieving losses is riddled with fierce challenges. Grieving with hope rarely just happens. It demands intentionality, courage and humility to accept support from caring friends.

From a Christian worldview, the Hope Heroes Course will equip you with…

  1. Insights and coping ideas to help lighten the burden of your loss
  2. Skills to enhance your compassion as a caring grief companion – a Hope Hero
  3. Critical life skills that will stand the test of time
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Module 1

Why Do We Need Hope Heroes?

Most people feel overwhelmed by a devastating loss. Resiliency on the grief journey is linked to caring friends. Ordinary people become Hope Heroes by lending hope through expressions of empathy and compassion.

Module 2

Listen – The Lost Art

One of the greatest gifts a Hope Hero can give a grieving soul is to listen to their story. Every time a griever feels heard, a little piece of healing starts to occur. Learn how to actively listen.

Module 3

Acknowledge – The Caring Validation

It’s not possible to fix the loss for a hurting friend, but you can help to carry it. By recognizing and honoring a griever’s loss, a Hope Hero acknowledges that their sorrow is worthy of an empathetic response. Discover creative ways to validate the loss in meaningful ways.

Module 4

Pray – Advocate for the Brokenhearted

Beyond the capacity of a Hope Hero, there is one who can bring hope and healing to a broken heart, Jesus Christ. Gain new insights for praying for your grieving friend and for your own sorrows.

Module 5

Patiently be Present – The Refusal to Rush

The grief journey is exhausting and full of emotional land mines. A Hope Hero respects that grief has no timeline. Learn why it’s critical to be patient with the bereaved.

Module 6

Wrap Up

Do you long for a community to share your grief story, your challenges and your successes? We are Hope Heroes who have experienced hope and passionate to pay it forward.

Here’s What You’ll Get

  • Two hours of candid & vulnerable content, shared by Shirley, organized into 5 easy-to-digest videos.
  • Printable PDFs with thought-provoking questions for you to share your thoughts.
  • Learn everything you need to help ease the burden of your loss and be equipped as a caring grief companion for others.
  • Everyone deserves access to a hope-filled grief education.
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Let’s choose to be a Hope Hero.

Everyone needs a Hope Hero in their life.

God’s plan is to care for the grieving through us.

  • Fantastic Course. It is full of practical help for caring for a grieving friend. It is presented in a winsome, engaging manner.

    Rev. Ray Matheson Pastor of Congregational Care

  • We all need to lean into the discomfort and educate ourselves about grief. The mental health of someone close to you might depend on it. Shirley makes the viewer feel relaxed as she unpacks the tough topic of grief.

    Rev. Vahen King Author, International Speaker, Founder of GoingFarther.org

  • Shirley is brave. Her story is powerful, and her ability to inspire hope in others is palpable. Shirley is able to connect with students on a level they can understand, and help them truly become “Hope Heroes”.

    David Elementary School Teacher

  • Shirley has become an expert on something no one wants to learn: grief. Shirley is an excellent communicator because she exudes authenticity.

    Donna Author, Speaker, Radio Host

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Hope Heroes course for?

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to practically show compassion to a grieving friend, the Hope Heroes course is for you. If you wish you understood more about grief and loss, you’re in the right place.

Why is the Hope Heroes course a worthy purchase?

Grief is a common human experience yet rarely discussed. Rather than a grief ambush – as much as possible – let’s choose to prepare. You deserve access to hope-filled grief resources.