--- title: Cultivate & Motivate – AdaptDNA Blog | AdaptDNA | Cheryl Parker description: Cheryl Parker is a certified grief expert who has been working with clients for 17 years. She is a grief and wellness coach who helps clients to empower themselves and work through areas of their life where they are stuck. Cheryl specializes in assisting clients to release the pain caused by losses such as death, divorce, mental health issues, job loss, loss of financial status, retirement, empty nesters, loss of pets etc. She also facilitates Mental Health Workshops in the workplace teaching strategies that help employees deal with difficult situations. Cheryl is friendly and compassionate, and she truly wants to help people heal from their losses. --- [Request a conversation](https://www.adaptdna.com/contact-us?hs_preview=dWccBXos-190073760562) [![Adaptdna](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Adaptdna%202025/Images/Adaptdna.png?width=292&height=54&name=Adaptdna.png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/) [Request a conversation](https://www.adaptdna.com/contact-us?hs_preview=dWccBXos-190073760562) - [Home](https://www.adaptdna.com/) - [ABOUT](https://www.adaptdna.com/about) - Cheryl's Story - [Cheryl's Story](https://www.adaptdna.com/about#story) - [Cheryl's Grief Journey](https://www.adaptdna.com/about#journey) - [Testimonials](https://www.adaptdna.com/#testimonials) - Workshops - [Professional Women](https://www.adaptdna.com/professional-women) - [Beyond the Setbacks](https://www.adaptdna.com/beyond-the-setback-program-registration) - [My Good Grief](https://www.adaptdna.com/workshops/2-month-good-grief-program-new?hs_preview=aNavTwru-191086224020) - [The Big SIX Starter Program](https://www.adaptdna.com/the-workshops/the-big-six-starter-program-new) - [7 Stepping Stones Workshop](https://www.adaptdna.com/workshops/7-stepping-stones-new?hs_preview=ouCmNrKM-191086449201) - [Workplace and Organizations](https://www.adaptdna.com/workplace-and-organizations) - [Mental Health in the Workplace](https://www.adaptdna.com/workshops/workplace) - [Teens and Parents](https://www.adaptdna.com/teens-and-parents) - [Becoming Me - Mental Health for Teens Program](https://www.adaptdna.com/beyond-the-setback-program) - [Free Resources](https://www.adaptdna.com/free-resources) - Professional Women - [Back to Work Play book](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/back-to-work-playbook) - [7 Stepping Stones to Reclaiming Your Life After Loss](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/7-stepping-stones-to-reclaiming-life-after-loss) - [Discover Your Grief Style](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/discover-your-grieving-style) - [The Big SIX eBook](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/the-big-six-ebook) - [Discover Your Adaptability Quotient](https://www.adaptdna.com/discover-your-adaptability-score) - [Breaking Free from Overwhelm](https://www.adaptdna.com/breaking-free-from-overwhelm-webinar) - [Eisenhower Matrix Templates](https://www.adaptdna.com/eisenhower-matrix-template) - Workplace and Organizations - [Workplace Survey](https://form.jotform.com/251436976139265) - [Discover Your Adaptability Quotient](https://www.adaptdna.com/discover-your-adaptability-score) - [Discover Your Grief Style](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/discover-your-grieving-style) - [The Big SIX eBook](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/the-big-six-ebook) - [Breaking Free From Overwhelm](https://www.adaptdna.com/breaking-free-from-overwhelm-webinar) - [Eisenhower Matrix Templates](https://www.adaptdna.com/eisenhower-matrix-template) - Teens and Parents - [The Calm Code](https://www.adaptdna.com/offers/calm-code) - [Blog](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.adaptdna.com/contact) # Cultivate & Motivate Learnings, teachings and tips & tricks for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays and moments when manifesting your true self. ## Posts by Cheryl Parker: [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Professional%20Woman.png?width=596&name=Professional%20Woman.png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/8/19/embrace-your-grief-journey-without-fear) ## [Embrace Your Grief Journey without FEAR](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/8/19/embrace-your-grief-journey-without-fear) 2 minute read Grief is a universal experience that touches each of us at some point in our lives. It's a complex... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/8/19/embrace-your-grief-journey-without-fear) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transformation%20outcomes.jpg?width=596&name=transformation%20outcomes.jpg)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/4/11/challenges-of-returning-to-work-0) ## [Empowering Success and Transformation Through Grief Work](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/4/11/challenges-of-returning-to-work-0) 2 minute read Grief is a universal experience that knows no boundaries, affecting individuals from all walks of... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/4/11/challenges-of-returning-to-work-0) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog/woman%20at%20desk%20with%20coworkers.png?width=596&name=woman%20at%20desk%20with%20coworkers.png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/4/11/challenges-of-returning-to-work) ## [The challenges of returning to work](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/4/11/challenges-of-returning-to-work) 2 minute read Losing a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences a person can face. It's a time of great... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/4/11/challenges-of-returning-to-work) [![woman on the beach thinking](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/adaptdnabanner.jpeg?width=596&name=adaptdnabanner.jpeg)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-your-own-grief) ## [Tips For Dealing With Your Own Grief](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-your-own-grief) 3 minute read When a loved one dies, it is natural to experience grief. Grief is a multi-faceted response to... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-your-own-grief) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Helping%20Teens%20Grieve.jpg?width=596&name=Helping%20Teens%20Grieve.jpg)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/2/24/helping-teens-grieve) ## [Helping Teens Grieve](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/2/24/helping-teens-grieve) 3 minute read Adolescents and Change Sometimes, we see teens as more mature and not needing as much support as... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2023/2/24/helping-teens-grieve) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Preparing%20for%20the%20holidays%2010.jpg?width=596&name=Preparing%20for%20the%20holidays%2010.jpg)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2022/12/3/keys-to-preparing-for-the-holidays) ## [Keys to preparing for the holidays](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2022/12/3/keys-to-preparing-for-the-holidays) 3 minute read The earlier the better is when you should be planning your emotional navigation to the holidays.... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2022/12/3/keys-to-preparing-for-the-holidays) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dear.....%20(1200%20%C3%97%20628%20px).png?width=596&name=Dear.....%20(1200%20%C3%97%20628%20px).png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2021/10/16/seasons-of-grief) ## [Seasons of Grief](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2021/10/16/seasons-of-grief) 3 minute read Change in the Seasons It is normal for us to experience change when we cycle through the seasons in... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2021/10/16/seasons-of-grief) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Helping%20Children%20Grieve%20(1200%20%C3%97%20628%20px).png?width=596&name=Helping%20Children%20Grieve%20(1200%20%C3%97%20628%20px).png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/helping-children-grieve) ## [Helping Children Grieve](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/helping-children-grieve) 3 minute read A Child’s First Loss A child’s first loss is usually something they will remember for the rest of... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/helping-children-grieve) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Integrating%20loss%20into%20your%20life-2.png?width=596&name=Integrating%20loss%20into%20your%20life-2.png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2020/10/31/integrating-loss-into-your-life) ## [Podcast - Integrating loss into your life](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2020/10/31/integrating-loss-into-your-life) I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Cooper Allen and Frank Longo about integrating loss into... [Read More](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2020/10/31/integrating-loss-into-your-life) [![](https://www.adaptdna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Organ%20Donation-1.png?width=596&name=Organ%20Donation-1.png)](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2020/10/19/podcast-organ-donation-and-the-grieving-process) ## [Podcast - Organ Donation and the Grieving Process](https://www.adaptdna.com/blog/my-good-grief-learning-center/2020/10/19/podcast-organ-donation-and-the-grieving-process) I was honored to discuss Organ donation with Kristina Resinger on her Christian podcast. We share... 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