If you are grieving the loss of something or someone you loved ...
Then you have a purpose for being on this website. The burden of grief and loss is bewildering, exhausting and not, as you have already found, a quick fix. We have developed our programs, books, videos, and other media resources to assist you. Our Christian based materials are time tested by grievers like you.
- Not sure if you are grieving or just sad? Ask yourself some basic questions to determine if Brave Penny is the right resource for you.
- Do you know what grief really is, how it feels and what you can do to feel and function better?
- Are you struggling with the conflict between what you want and the reality of what you have?
- Do you desire to change yesterday when that is not possible?
- Are you looking for coping skills to help you find a new chapter in your life?
The Brave Penny Story
Our co-founder, Heather Rodriguez, suggested the name Brave Penny. “Brave,” for the courage of those who seek healing and recovery from a loss that has caused heartache and disruption in their life. The name "Penny" is a tribute to Sharon Fox's sister, who was murdered in 1996. The ministry’s mission is to help others process their losses by presenting a Christian based approach to grief recovery, which includes coping skills, statistical research, and offers to the griever an understanding of God’s compassion for those who grieve.
Programs
Brave Penny offers a variety of programs to assist individuals and families affected by grief. Some of these programs are held onsite in a classroom setting and some are available online via Zoom.
Shadowlands Grief Recovery addresses the spectrum of loss caused by the death of a parent, spouse, sibling, adult child, or pet.
Special topic programs include:
- Understanding suicide
- Caregivers of a terminally ill or a dementia patient
- Cancer patients
- What adults need to know about child grief
- Birth parents and adoption
- Clergy training
- Precious Losses supports parents who have experienced the death of an infant because of stillbirth, SIDS, or miscarriage.
Resources
Grieving with God ... Journaling to Heal Your Broken Heart (Book) – Our most popular offering and an excellent resource for personal use or as a gift to those who are in mourning (available only on this website.)
Reframing Adoption (Book available in English and Spanish) – For birthparents who have gifted their child to another family.
A Precious Loss (Book available in English and Spanish) – For parents and families who have experienced infant death.