The Open Heart

The Open Heart leads with empathy and emotional connection. You feel deeply, listen openly, and help others process what words can’t express — yet you may forget to protect your own peace in the process.

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HowThis Persona
Grieves

Strengths

Strengths

Empathetic, expressive, deeply connected to others through emotion and care.

Challenges

Challenges

May feel emotionally overwhelmed or drained when boundaries aren’t clear.

Needs

Needs

Balance between giving and receiving care; gentle space for rest and grounding.

Connection is healing.

GentlePracticesfor Emotional Balance

  • Set emotional boundaries when needed.
  • Journal feelings before sleep to clear your mind.
  • Practice grounding — breathe or walk outdoors.
  • Share, but allow silence when you need it.
  • Take mini breaks to notice your body and relax.
  • Reflect on one positive memory or small joy each day.
Gentle practice

You can care deeply and still rest.

How to Connect with Other
Personas

The Steady Hand

The Steady Hand

Acknowledge their efforts before sharing emotions.

The Seeker

The Seeker

Listen without fixing. Reflection helps them move forward.

The Quiet Anchor

The Quiet Anchor

Respect their silence, but gently check in.

Another Open Heart

Another Open Heart

Be gentle and patiently give time for shared processing.

Resources to Stay Grounded and
Organized

Funeral Planner

A thoughtfully designed planner to organize all key funeral details, from logistics to guest coordination, helping reduce stress and ensure nothing is overlooked during a difficult time.

Get Funeral Planner

Stay organized and reduce stress during difficult times.

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End-of-Life Organizer

A comprehensive tool to collect and maintain all important personal, legal, and medical information in one accessible place, providing clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Get Organizer

All important information in one clear, accessible place.

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Conflict Resolution Tools

Practical guides and strategies to navigate differences with empathy and patience, supporting clear communication and helping maintain calm, respectful connections during sensitive situations.

Get Conflict Resolution Support

Navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and calm.

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Bonus Resources

Printable Planner.pdf

Printable Planner.pdf

2.5 MB

Short Stress Relif Exercise.pdf

Short Stress Relif Exercise.pdf

1.2 MB

Calming Focus Playlist

Calming Focus Playlist

Listen online for calming, focus-enhancing music.

Printable Planner.pdf

Printable Planner.pdf

2.5 MB

Short Stress Relif Exercise.pdf

Short Stress Relif Exercise.pdf

1.2 MB

Calming Focus Playlist

Calming Focus Playlist

Listen online for calming, focus-enhancing music.

Discover Other Personas

The Seeker

The Seeker

The Seeker
The Seeker

The Seeker

Discover how reflection and curiosity help transform loss into meaning and personal growth.

The Steady Hand

The Steady Hand

The Steady Hand
The Steady Hand

The Steady Hand

Discover how structure and reliability bring calm to chaos and strength to those in need.

The Quiet Anchor

The Quiet Anchor

The Quiet Anchor
The Quiet Anchor

The Quiet Anchor

Explore how stillness and solitude provide strength, grounding, and quiet healing through grief.