At Thriving Beyond Grief, you are understood more than you know.
“We know first-hand how grief and grief-related anxiety and panic profoundly impact us at the very core of our being. These emotions can rob us and steal our sense of peace and joy every single day. There is an intense pain that comes from feeling hopelessly stuck in a “new normal” that was never asked for and never expected to be a part of our life experience.”
Meet Kelly
Christian Mental Health Practitioner, Certified Grief & Trauma Coach
Kelly is the Founder of Revived to Thrive (established in 2015), where she coached hundreds of men and women into freedom from the devastating impacts of betrayal, sexual addiction, and trauma.
First and foremost, though, she is a Holy Spirit filled lover of Jesus and a child of the Most High God. Kelly is a wife, a mom to 3 adult children, and has an amazing granddaughter who calls her Nona.
Kelly is a Certified Addiction & Betrayal Trauma Recovery Coach, Certified Grief Coach, Coach Trainer & Mentor, Christian Mental Health Practitioner, International Speaker, and Ordained Minister, with an extensive professional background working in the Human Services Field of 20+ years.
“I remember very vividly the day my family Dr. had looked me square in the eyes and said
“Kelly, you no longer just have anxiety that moves you into panic attacks, you have a grief-induced panic disorder.”
In that moment, I knew she was right. I had tried everything I could to stop these from occurring. Yet, the grief I was experiencing had moved from what would be considered normal grief into complicated-grief in no time. The trauma I had incurred through my father’s death, had me in its grips.
I prayed, cried out to God, recited scripture, read books, read my bible, had people pray for me, and on and on.”
Values
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Lead with Wisdom, honesty, & integrity.
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Believe BIG. Expect the impossible.
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Jesus Centered & Spirit Lead
Thriving Beyond Grief equips women facing grief, anxiety, and panic with faith-centered, science-backed coaching and mental health support. Our mission is to guide women from despair to healing, restoring peace, joy, and confidence as they step into a God-given, renewed, purpose-driven life.
A note from Kelly…
I hear you.
I understand you.
At the time I had finally gone to see my doctor, I had constant anxiety and I was enduring 4 to 5 panic attacks a day. I had come to a place where I had isolated myself to my house as they would occur without warning (at least I thought) anywhere and everywhere, including while driving.
I felt exhausted and drained mentally, emotionally, and physically. Drained spiritually. I felt as though my life was out of control, and that I was destined to remain disconnected from myself and others forever. Hopelessness engulfed me.
I remember one day I was standing in-between my kitchen and dining room, when I heard the Lord speak so clearly. He said “Kelly, are you ready to surrender?” My only response was “yes”.
Surrendering to the process can feel like defeat, but it opens the door to transformation.
When we let go of the need for control, we allow ourselves to explore uncharted territories within ourselves. This wilderness is not a place of despair and lack; rather, it's a space filled with possibilities for growth and healing to encounter the wonders of God.
In the context of recovery from complicated-grief, or even an anxiety or panic disorder, surrendering means acknowledging our vulnerabilities and the complexities of our situations, experiences, and emotions. It allows us to step back, cease the struggle against what we cannot change on our own, and embrace the journey ahead with curiosity and hope.
As we navigate through this wilderness together, you will encounter obstacles and challenges, but these experiences are essential to your development, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Each step taken in the unknown fosters resilience and insight, helping you emerge stronger and more aware of God and your true self. In letting go of control, we cultivate trust in God, the process, and in ourselves, ultimately leading us towards a place of thriving.
Cornerstone Statements
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BREATHE
Pause and reconnect with the present moment. In that breath lies the potential for clarity, calmness, and renewed strength.
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HEAL
Experience a realignment and transformation of body, soul, and spirit to live out your life in the way God originally designed you to.
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THRIVE
Be released into the world as a warrior who is no longer oppressed, but is free to influence and impact others for the better.
Our Vision
Our vision is to see Christian women break free from the depths of complicated grief, anxiety, and panic, transforming their own lives so powerfully that they become beacons of hope, creating a ripple effect of healing in every life they touch.