Welcome! If you found me through my TEDx talk, you're in the right place.
Ready to take the next step on your grief journey?
I'm Charlene Lam. 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
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I host a free monthly grief gathering:
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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.
CHARLENE LAM
GRIEF COACH | SPEAKER | AUTHOR
Hello and Olá!
I'm Charlene. I help grieving people to live fully and hold lightly after a major loss. My work blends creativity with coaching and contemporary grief research.
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 and groups, using my Curating Grief framework to help people process grief and loss in a creative, accessible way. As a speaker, I’ve shared my Curating Grief approach with thousands. Whether you’re struggling with the physical stuff or dealing with the emotional stuff, I can help.
Where would you like to go next?
BUY 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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY SIGNATURE FRAMEWORK
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.
WORK WITH ME
Get Personalized Grief Support
Get a taste of private grief support with my 1:1 Grief Coaching packages, or experience group coaching in my interactive course and programs.
BOOK ME TO SPEAK
Grief and Keynote Speaker
I deliver keynotes, talks and workshops about grief, loss, change and transitions.
IN CASE YOU NEED TO HEAR IT
Your grief is valid. You are welcome here. Your loss matters.
Watch and share my TEDx talk:
In the Lisbon area? Let's meet up in-person:
The Grief Gallery at the Museum of Natural History and Science in Lisbon
Guided Tour and Conversation
Sunday 31 Aug, 2025
11am-12:30pm
Free Admission
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