Grief, Culture and Identity

Culture, family of origin, race, ethnicity and identity can impact how we experience grief after a significant loss. Certified grief coach Charlene Lam explores how. 

Asian Grief: 5 Ways My Chinese-American Heritage Influenced My Experience of Grief and Loss

When my mother died, my Asian heritage affected my grief journey in unexpected ways.

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“Do I need to work with a therapist or coach with the same identity as me?” An Asian-American grief coach’s take


I share my perspective on working with people of diverse identities, ethnicities and backgrounds.

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Heartlight Center Blog: “I’m an Asian Griever — Here’s What You Now Know”

In this guest post for the Heartlight Center, I discuss what grief workers and other helping professionals should know about working with grievers who identify as Asian. Hint: Don’t make assumptions! read more
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Heartlight Center Replays: Cultural Considerations After Loss and Grief in the Workplace

Interested in the intersection of grief and identity? Check out these replays: 

Grief in the Workplace: Examining identity, support needs, and community in culturally-relevant ways in the workplace – with Alica Forneret

How Who We Are Impacts How We Grieve: A panel discussion exploring the intersection of grief and identity I was a panelist alongside Dr. Julie Shaw of Hello I’m Grieving and Mangda Sengvanhpheng of BACII.

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The Grief Gallery: She Was Asian-American

“My mom moved from Hong Kong to NYC at the age of 15.” In this online exhibition, The Grief Gallery curator Charlene Lam spotlights photos and belongings from her Chinese-American mother and other family members.

The Grief Gallery: Red Ribbon Dance

“When I was planning my mother’s memorial 10 years ago, I really wanted a red ribbon dance performance. A classic Chinese dance form, the red ribbon dance has layers of meaning for me and my mom.” 

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How do you want to remember your loved one, now and in the future? With my Unpacking Grief coaching package and Curating Grief framework, I combine my grief coaching and curating skills to help you process your loss in a creative, accessible way.

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I'm Charlene

I help grieving people feeling burdened by responsibilities, resentments and regrets after the death of a loved one to feel lighter –– so you can live your own fullest life. 

After the sudden death of my mother Marilyn in 2013, I put my life, work and grief on hold as I struggled to deal with the estate, paperwork and belongings.

Healing took time -- and it took help.

I'm a certified grief coach, and I developed the Curating Grief ® framework to help people process grief and loss in a creative, accessible way.

 

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