Grief isn't about forgetting, it's about remembering with intention.
Discover the power of Curating Grief.
Hi! I'm Charlene. I help grieving people to feel lighter and more equipped to navigate the practical and emotional aftermath of major loss, so you can live your own fullest life.
GRIEF COACH | SPEAKER | AUTHOR
Looking for help with grief? Start here:
Discover Curating Grief: A Creative Approach to Navigating Loss
Find out how Curating Grief offers a gentler, more creative way of navigating the practical and emotional aftermath of loss.
Beyond "Moving On": The Art of Continuing Bonds Through Curating Grief
Are people telling you to move on? Saying that you need to let go and move forward with your own life? What if it’s possible to move forward WITHOUT being forced to leave your loved one behind? In this sample chapter of my book, I share why we don’t have to choose.
Struggling with the physical stuff and how to choose what to keep after a loved one dies?
In this 14min talk, I share how I chose after my mother died, and the origin of the Curating Grief framework.
Free Monthly Grief Gathering
Join me for The Grief Gallery’s monthly gathering, hosted on Zoom on the last Wednesday of every month. Find community and creative inspiration, and experience a taste of Curating Grief.
How to Find Grief Support That’s Right For You
Looking for help with grief? Is grief counseling, therapy or grief coaching right for you? Find out why grief support isn’t one size fits all.
AAPI Grief and Culture
Culture, heritage and family of origin: All of these can shape your experiences of grief and loss. Here are 5 ways my Chinese-American heritage influenced mine.
IN CASE YOU NEED TO HEAR IT
Your grief is valid. You are welcome here. Your loss matters.
Or take a deeper dive with:
THE BOOK
Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies
Whether you’re struggling with the physical stuff or the emotional stuff, my debut book is a comprehensive guide to my Curating Grief approach.
THE INTRODUCTORY CALL
Grief Clarity Call
Get a taste of private grief coaching with my Grief Clarity Call, where we make space for you to unload and see all that you’ve been carrying. It’s a vital first step to feeling lighter.
Hello and Olá!
If you've been looking for grief support, but you're not feeling seen or heard - it's not you. Grief support isn't one size fits all.
CHARLENE LAM
When my mom died suddenly in 2013, I found myself adrift — and confused. My grief didn’t look like what I expected. I questioned so much: Was I grieving correctly? How was I supposed to go on? Was I a bad daughter?
The burden I felt was both practical and emotional. I was drowning in grief … and my mom’s belongings.
It’s a common problem: Feeling overwhelmed, stuck and unable to move forward after the death of a loved one. My uncommon solution: Curating an exhibition about my mother!
Now I help other people with their grief and experiences of loss, using the lens of curating and the powerful tools of coaching. As a certified grief coach, I work 1:1 with individuals, using my Curating Grief framework to help people process grief and loss in a creative, accessible way. Whether you’re struggling with the physical stuff or dealing with the emotional stuff, I can help.
Speaking
Book Me to Speak
I deliver keynotes, talks and workshops about grief, loss and transitions.
CONTACT
- hello@charlenelam.com
CONNECT
YOU ARE ALL WELCOME
THE BOOK
My first book Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies
WORK WITH ME
GRIEF COACHING
MEET ME IN LISBON
SPEAKING AND WORKSHOPS
PICK MY BRAIN
MONTHLY GRIEF GATHERING
Join us for The Grief Gallery's free, supportive grief group gathering the last Wednesday of the month, 2pm ET (7pm UK).
SEE ALL EVENTS
CURATING GRIEF PODCAST
- Listen to the Curating Grief podcast