Nikki Bonkoski
-hope dealer-
Transforming despair into hope, one day and one year at a time.
On this page, you will discover the eBooks, masterclasses, and courses I have developed over the years. Crafted with countless hours of love and dedication, these resources aim to teach and guide you through life experiences that often lack a manual. Each offering is rich with my valuable life experiences, professional knowledge, and in-depth education on these challenging topics. Through my own journey, I have realized that we learn the most from others. Investing in their wisdom is invaluable, as they have paid the ultimate price for their insights and dedicated hours to design this knowledge for others. I am a Certified Grief Support Specialist, Writer, and Spiritual Mentor, with personal experiences in young widowhood, parenting grieving children, coping with suicide loss, and navigating life's challenges with grace. It is my honor to share these offerings with you, which I hope you understand represents a piece of my heart.
These are my gifts to you. Please email me to receive your complimentary copy or copies.
xo, Nik
niktebbe@gmail.com
Grief Untamed
A How to Guide for Grief Healing
This 20-page ebook captures over nine years of my personal experience with grief following the suicide of my husband in 2015, intertwined with my professional insights. I hope that my poetry and prose can bring solace to your aching heart. This ebook is crafted for you to revisit whenever you face grief throughout your life, offering you the tools I've gathered along the way. It is secular, making it a valuable resource for anyone dealing with the sorrow of losing a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child, friend, aunt, uncle, pet, or other loved ones. It also serves as a thoughtful gift for a friend. The chapters included are:
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Introduction
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How to Navigate Grief
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How to Find Support & Community
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How to Heal Your Heart
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How to Use Nature as a Healing Tool
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Conclusion: Living Forward
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Resources/Services
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Journal Prompts
Grief Untamed for Little Kids
Helping Your Child Navigate the Death of a Parent
Specifically designed for children aged 2-7
My children were just 4 years old and one month away from turning 2 when their father passed away. I’m here to share the approaches I used to help them navigate the grief of losing a parent.
You can help your young children release their grief, allowing it to be healed.
Included topics are:
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Healing your child through nature
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Talking about the death of a parent
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Available resources
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Attending the funeral
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Conclusion
In our Secret Forest
A Gentle Story About the Death of a Parent for Kids aged 2-7
This enchanting 8-page picture book features stunning nature illustrations designed to soothe your children's grieving hearts. In the story, Bunny and Bear venture into a secret forest, finding solace in the wonders that nature unveils to their aching spirits.
Dedicated to my beautiful, brave children.
To all little grieving hearts: You are loved
Parents, this story can be read from the perspective that Daddy or Mommy has died.
Life after Widowhood Masterclass
Join me in exploring the four transitions of widowhood through this masterclass, available as a downloadable video that you can view on any device. After losing my spouse in 2015 at the age of 35 and remarrying in 2019 at 39, I gained valuable heart wisdom and practical experience. This journey allows me to help you honor the love and memories of your late partner while moving forward into the next chapter of your life, whatever that may entail. Whether you're not seeking new love or marriage, but are eager to rediscover self-love and confidence, this masterclass is designed for you. My hope is that it inspires you to understand that your life is far from over, and you can still lead a beautiful, fulfilling existence, even with a broken heart. As a fellow widow, I recognize that these insights come from someone who has traveled this path, and I am thankful for the chance to help you realize that you deserve to feel alive again.