{"id":2913,"date":"2020-11-17T21:30:14","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T21:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/?page_id=2913"},"modified":"2020-11-17T21:30:29","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T21:30:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”I’m Georgia…” subhead=”and I help people grow.” header_fullscreen=”on” header_scroll_down=”on” scroll_down_icon_color=”#ffffff” scroll_down_icon_size=”27px” _builder_version=”3.16″ title_font=”Lato|300|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#dd9700″ title_font_size=”52px” subhead_text_align=”center” subhead_text_color=”#dd9700″ subhead_font_size=”21px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.16)” background_image=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about_watering02.jpg” parallax=”on” background_layout=”light” child_filter_saturate=”115%” child_filter_brightness=”120%” title_font_size_tablet=”48px” title_font_size_phone=”35px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” subhead_font_size_tablet=”” subhead_font_size_phone=”18px” subhead_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ min_height=”1172px” custom_padding=”2px||45px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-2px|auto||”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ text_text_color=”#98988d” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#dda120″ max_width_tablet=”95%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center”]<\/p>\n<h4><b><span>I love tending my flowers and watching them grow as they become plants of beauty. Even more so, I love seeing that transformation in my clients!<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #98988d;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02-768x120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02-1024x160.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02-1080x169.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about02-600x94.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>But my life hasn\u2019t always been beautiful.<\/h4>\n<p>I know what it feels like to face a frightening future. I know the brokenness that comes from living with an abusive father, the upheaval of receiving a prognosis of terminal cancer, and the overwhelming feelings that come with divorce. I\u2019ve faced the challenges of being a single mom and the desperation of juggling living expenses and mounting bills with diminishing financial resources.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-194 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant-1024x739.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant-1080x779.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant-600x433.jpg 600w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Georgiatransplant.jpg 1444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <em>Me during the time of the bone marrow transplant.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b><span>I know the courage, resilience and perseverance needed to begin anew after devastating loss.<\/span><\/b><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span>I understand how struggling with overwhelming challenges can provide the perfect conditions for your growth \u2013 just like it does in my garden. But most importantly, I experienced the joy that comes when we encounter firsthand God\u2019s ability to transform our lives and guide us to ones He fills with purpose and meaning. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Because of my story, I am passionate about helping people just like you find the strength to rebuild their lives after heartbreaking losses \u2013 such as divorce, illness, the death of a spouse or child, job loss, and so much more. Gaining the skills and support you need to move from reeling to resilient makes all the difference. While it once seemed impossible when you faced the ashes of your life, you\u2019ll soon discover it\u2019s possible to one day have a life of joy and purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#b1b1a4″ custom_margin=”-45px|||||” custom_padding=”1px||4px|||” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||5px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff”]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Almost thirty years ago, I was given a two percent chance to be alive in ten years after a recurrence of breast cancer.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Kyle-at-9-on-Marthas-Vineyard.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-198 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Kyle-at-9-on-Marthas-Vineyard-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Kyle-at-9-on-Marthas-Vineyard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Kyle-at-9-on-Marthas-Vineyard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Kyle-at-9-on-Marthas-Vineyard-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>My son, and only child, Kyle, was eight years old at the time so I had little hope of seeing him graduate from high school. As a young mom, I desperately wanted to live. Thankfully, an aggressive bone marrow transplant saved my life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/span><span>In the months that followed the transplant, I spent many days in bed. My son described me as \u201ca ghost in a shell.\u201d\u00a0During that time, Kyle would put a frying pan with a wooden spoon on my bed and say, \u201cMom, I am going downstairs to play video games. If you need me, hit the pan with the spoon.\u201d<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/span><span>To make matters worse, I went through a divorce and my career ended because I was too weak to work. I felt helpless, hopeless, and certain my life would never get better. Many days I buried my head in my hands and cried,\u00a0<strong><i>God, please help me<\/i>.<\/strong><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>And He did.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”4px||6px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”1px||6px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ text_text_color=”#98988d” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#dda120″ max_width_tablet=”95%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”18px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||”]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/georgia-Kyle-pic-300x217.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1479 alignnone size-medium\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/georgia-Kyle-pic-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/georgia-Kyle-pic-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/georgia-Kyle-pic-400x291.jpg 400w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/georgia-Kyle-pic.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<em>Kyle and me today\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By God\u2019s grace, I had the joy of seeing Kyle graduate from high school and college. When he was 30, I beamed as I danced with him at his wedding. This story was featured in the film <i>Letters to God.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about_letters.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about_letters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about_letters.jpg 500w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about_letters-300x121.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#b1b1a4″ custom_padding=”5px||3px|||” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-7px|auto||auto||” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/JuneGarden8-copy.jpg” title_text=”JuneGarden8 copy” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff”]<\/p>\n<h4>My Garden<\/h4>\n<p><span>Years ago, in a move that closely paralleled what was happening in my own life, I planted my garden after a drought destroyed what was once a lush green lawn in south central Pennsylvania.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At that time, I was a single mom and near invalid. I could not afford thousands of dollars to remove the dead sod and reseed my yard. Instead, I followed God\u2019s quiet whisper in my heart.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Friends and neighbors helped me remove dead sod, rototill, and rake the soil to create my backyard garden. An unemployed neighbor dug the hole for a small pond and laid the rock. Others tucked in the transplanted perennials from my aunt\u2019s and friends\u2019 gardens. Over time, what was once my dead lawn became a beautiful sanctuary. As I watched this transformation of my backyard, the seeds of hope took root in my heart.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Today, Mourning Glory Gardens remains a living memorial of what God can do with the destruction in our lives. He takes every loss that hurts or makes us angry and turns it into something beautiful. But it usually doesn\u2019t happen overnight.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Click here for more pictures of the garden: <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"\/garden\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Wander<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”9px||21px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||6px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ text_text_color=”#98988d” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#dda120″ max_width_tablet=”95%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center”]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Using My Struggles for the Benefit of Others<\/h4>\n<p>Through my journey, I\u2019ve experienced God\u2019s presence, provision, and protection in countless ways. My first book,<span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/shop\/books\/a-gift-of-mourning-glories\/\"><i><span>A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life after Loss<\/span><span>,<\/span><\/i><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>answers the big question that you and many people often struggle with after difficult loss: \u201cI\u2019ve survived, but now what?\u201d It turns out the process of beginning anew is a skill you can learn, but few have been taught.<\/p>\n<p>Think about that for a moment: Do you know <i>anyone<\/i> who truly has these skills? The understanding of how to grieve a loss, heal their pain, and transition to a new normal? Even as they begin taking the risks needed to begin anew?<\/p>\n<p>While few of us seem to know innately how to start over, when you\u2019re coached by someone who has traveled the journey<a name=\"_Hlk55489779\"><\/a>, who knows the pitfalls to avoid and the strategies that work, you can avoid many of the struggles that others face after setbacks and heartbreak.<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, I can gratefully say that through my coaching, writing and speaking, I have helped thousands of people ReBUILD lives after difficult loss. I\u2019ve had the privilege of watching these men and women grow into the purpose God has given them in their new season of life.<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Through my signature program, ReBUILD, I have watched Christian women who are separated and divorced beautifully begin anew. Each new ReBUILD group is a reminder that God has a purpose for us, no matter what dirt we\u2019re planted in.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/rebuild” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More about ReBUILDing after Divorce” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#b1b1a4″ custom_margin=”-3px||16px|||” custom_padding=”0px||1px|||” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/about_ga.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff”]<\/p>\n<h4>Helping Others Grow<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">As I allowed God to ReBUILD my life, He made it very clear that these lessons were not for me alone. My call and my ministry is now to share what I have learned about growing with as many people as God brings my way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Over the past 18 years, as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, I have helped thousands of individuals and groups ReBUILD their lives and thrive where God has planted them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019ve watched defeated divorced ladies bloom into the beautiful women God created them to be.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019ve witnessed shy, uncertain new coaches step out in confidence to gain their first clients and help others begin thriving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019ve even experienced the challenge of new growth myself when my clients suddenly switch roles and become my teachers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b><i>You aren\u2019t meant to stay stuck and afraid to truly blossom.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i><span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You are meant to step out in faith and grow into who God created you to be.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f4f4f1″ custom_padding=”2px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<p><span>It is a great privilege to walk alongside so many incredible people as they learn to share their unique beauty to a dark world that desperately needs their radiance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>One of the treasured moments in my day is receiving notes like this one from clients:<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#b1b1a4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#b1b1a4″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”|50px||50px|false|false” custom_padding=”|26px||||”]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As a result of coaching with you, I have a solid framework for making better decisions based on my values and limitations. I\u2019m no longer scattered, stressed and constantly over-extending myself. Plus, I\u2019m more secure and aware of who I am, my giftings and personality.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ Sharon W. ~<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_padding=”|2%||2%”]<\/p>\n<p><span>If you\u2019d like to learn more about how I can support you to transition and grow in your own life, please click on the image below that most closely resonates with where you are now:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/10.png” alt=”1-on-1 Coaching” title_text=”10″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>I need 1-on-1 support to breakthrough my roadblocks and begin living my best life.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/shop\/one-on-one-coaching\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More about 1-on-1 Coaching” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ReBUILD-brick-square.png” title_text=”ReBUILD brick square” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>I am divorced or separated and need a safe, supportive group to help me ReBUILD my life.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/rebuild” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More about ReBUILD” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Empowering-Assessments.png” alt=”Empowering Assessments” title_text=”Empowering Assessments” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<p><span>I am a coach, counselor, pastor, or lay leader who would like to learn new tools to best support those I help.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/empoweringassessments” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More about Empowering Assessments” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f4f4f1″ custom_padding=”5px||0px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#f9f9f7″ module_alignment=”center”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/donate_group.jpg” title_text=”donate_group” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_color=”#f9f9f7″ custom_padding=”|5%||5%” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n<h4><b><span>Wondering what qualifies me to coach others \u2013 other than my personal experience?<\/span><\/b><span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019re not the only one. For many of my clients, it\u2019s important to know that I\u2019m not just a quack with a website, but that I\u2019m a real professional. To give you a glimpse into my professional background, here\u2019s a quick list of my credentials and accolades:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with International Coaching Federation<\/li>\n<li>Awarded the Excellence in Christian Care Giving Award by the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC is an organization of more than 50,000 members.)<\/li>\n<li>Author of five books including the best-selling<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Taking Out Your Emotional Trash<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<li>Media guest on shows such as<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>The 700 Club<\/em>,\u00a0<em>The Sharron and Hermann Show<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Decision Today<\/em>, and Sky Angel\u2019s\u00a0<em>A Time for Hope<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Presenter on the DVD<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>\u201cJesus: Fact or Fiction?\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Founder and Executive Director of Mourning Glory Ministries, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to helping people recognize that with Christ they can move from hopelessness and despair (mourning) to hope and joy and a new life (glory).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#b1b1a4″ custom_margin=”0px|||||” custom_padding=”4px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call to discover how I can help you to grow or rebuild?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/calendly.com\/georgiashaffer\/discoverycall” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Schedule Your Complimentary Discovery Call!” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<strong><em>I\u2019m here to help you thrive where you\u2019re planted. <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Let\u2019s get started!<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px||12px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”47px||3px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>More about Our Ministry<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/donate_mg01.jpg” title_text=”donate_mg01″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Mourning Glory Ministries, founded in 1994, provides practical information along with emotional and spiritual support when you face the pain of loss and unwanted change. Whether you are facing a divorce or separation; a death; the loss of income; or an ongoing illness, the need is the same. You need support, encouragement, and guidance to counteract those feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the lie that for you beginning anew is impossible.<\/p>\n<p>In our efforts to help as many people as possible, we support many varying programs: Mourning Glory Minute videos, the ReBUILD group coaching programs, as well as prison ministries.<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the programs Mourning Glory Ministries supports or to join us in our efforts, please click the button below.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/ministry\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_color=”#b1b1a4″ custom_padding=”12px|||||” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/drawing-by-j.albuck-Heartsong-12-15.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]<\/p>\n<p>\n<i>Drawn by <\/i>J. Albuck (Heartsong)<i> when I was speaking at American\u2019s Keswick Conference Center<\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n<h2>Ministry through Speaking<\/h2>\n<p><span>Looking for a Christian speaker for your retreat or conference?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You can find a complete list of my speaking topics and retreat themes by clicking the button below.\u00a0You can also watch several of my presentations below to get a feel for my speaking style.<\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span>\u00a0<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/speaking\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn More about Georgia’s Speaking Ministry” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Speaking Samples<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video_slider _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fq6HaU3n4NI” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ec70_pXiQx4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/0ahGOGcK8HA” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][\/et_pb_video_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f4f4f1″ custom_padding=”17px|||||”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#f9f9f7″ module_alignment=”center”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_color=”#f9f9f7″ custom_padding=”|2%||2%”]<\/p>\n<h3>Ministry through Writing<\/h3>\n<p><span color=\"#666666\" style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Every book I\u2019ve written I have experienced the topic firsthand. My goal is to help as many people as possible through these books, so p<\/span><\/span><span color=\"#666666\" style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\">lease<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0click on any title to purchase the books that speak to where you are in life right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span color=\"#666666\" style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/shop\/books\/a-gift-of-mourning-glories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life After Loss<\/strong><\/em><\/a><a href=\"\/shop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-857 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mourningglorybook02-150x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mourningglorybook02-150x228.jpg 150w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mourningglorybook02-300x457.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/mourningglorybook02.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 76px) 100vw, 76px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The reasons you or someone dear to you face loss are many. The results, however, are the same. Our hearts ache. Life as we knew it is gone. But, we can learn how to slowly move from reeling to resilient with the practical strategies and stories included in this book. Learn to avoid the most common mistakes of beginning anew.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong><i><a href=\"\/shop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-532 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-150x232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-150x232.jpg 150w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-300x464.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-1024x1583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-1080x1669.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-600x927.jpg 600w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trash-book-cover-file-to-use.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 76px) 100vw, 76px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/shop\/books\/taking-out-your-emotional-trash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taking Out Your Emotional Trash<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>You can\u2019t grow emotionally and spiritually until you successfully address your irritations, sadness, anger, unfulfilled expectations, guilt, or shame. You need to be empowered to handle life\u2019s ups and downs more easily, so you can minimize those I-can\u2019t-handle-one-more-thing moments and avoid emotional meltdowns.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/shop\"><strong><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-533 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-150x232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"77\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-150x232.jpg 150w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-300x464.jpg 300w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-1080x1669.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-600x927.jpg 600w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/georgiashaffer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Avoiding-the-12-Relationship-Mistakes-Women-Make.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 77px) 100vw, 77px\" \/>Avoiding the 12 Relationship Mistakes Women Make<\/i><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>When you learned to drive a car, you were taught where your visual blind spots are and how to compensate for them. 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