Laura Matthews
Grief coach for widows and widowers in Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $160 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Maryland, United States |
Laura Matthews is an emotional intelligence and grief coach in Maryland. She helps widows and widowers move out of survival mode after losing a spouse. She created the 5-step Rise up with Resilience program. She built it from the steps she took through her own hard life experiences. It mixes community, reflection, mindset work, and planning for the future. Clients rebuild their sense of self and face limiting beliefs.
What Laura helps with
Laura works with people who feel stuck, stressed, and overwhelmed after the death of a spouse. She helps them build a new identity and plan a future they look forward to.
- Feeling stuck after the death of a spouse
- Rebuilding a sense of self after loss
- Healing and accepting a new normal
- Dreaming and planning again after grief
- Working through limiting beliefs
- Feeling less stressed and overwhelmed
Who Laura works with
Laura's clients are widows and widowers. Many have lost sight of who they are since losing a spouse. They feel uncertain and overwhelmed about figuring out what comes next. They are ready to commit to building the next version of themselves.
How Laura works
Laura uses her 5-step Rise up with Resilience program. She based it on the steps she took herself when she was trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The program combines community, introspection, mindset work, and opening up to dreaming and planning for the future. It guides clients to heal, accept their new normal, begin dreaming again, and design a future they are excited about.
Background and qualifications
- Created the 5-step Rise up with Resilience program
- Program built from steps she took through her own loss
Laura Matthews pricing
Programs and services
- Rise up with Resilience 5-step program
- 30 minute fit discussion
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The CoachVouch take
Built her 5-step program from the steps she took through her own loss.
Best for widows and widowers who feel stuck after losing a spouse and want to build a new identity.
Common questions
How much does Laura Matthews charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $100 to $160 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Matthews help with?
Laura Matthews helps with feeling stuck after the death of a spouse, rebuilding a sense of self after loss, healing and accepting a new normal and dreaming and planning again after grief.
Who does Laura Matthews coach?
Laura coaches widows and widowers who feel stuck after the death of a spouse. She helps them rebuild their sense of self and plan a future they look forward to.
How do I contact Laura Matthews?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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