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Michael Reed

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in Cleveland, Ohio, The United States

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https://www.themillionstages.com

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Psychology, Self Help

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Michael Reed is an author, speaker, and certified grief coach whose work focuses on grief, psychological adaptation, and long-term healing following traumatic loss.

In 2016, Michael lost his wife and two daughters in the Gatlinburg wildfires. This experience profoundly altered the trajectory of his life and informs his writing at both a personal and analytical level. Rather than presenting grief as a problem to be solved or a condition to be overcome, his work examines loss as a complex psychological and emotional process that reshapes identity, relationships, and meaning over time.

Michael’s first book, The Million Stages of Grief, offers a structured yet non-prescriptive examination of the aftermath of loss, addressing the cognitive, emotio Michael Reed is an author, speaker, and certified grief coach whose work focuses on grief, psychological adaptation, and long-term healing following traumatic loss.

In 2016, Michael lost his wife and two daughters in the Gatlinburg wildfires. This experience profoundly altered the trajectory of his life and informs his writing at both a personal and analytical level. Rather than presenting grief as a problem to be solved or a condition to be overcome, his work examines loss as a complex psychological and emotional process that reshapes identity, relationships, and meaning over time.

Michael’s first book, The Million Stages of Grief, offers a structured yet non-prescriptive examination of the aftermath of loss, addressing the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disruptions that often follow trauma. The book challenges simplified stage-based models and emphasizes the variability and individuality of grief responses. His forthcoming book, The Million Stages of Healing, continues this exploration by shifting the focus toward integration—how individuals learn to function, adapt, and engage with life while continuing to carry loss, rather than seeking resolution or closure.

In addition to his work for adults, Michael is the author of the children’s book The Owl and the Ladybug. Written with developmental sensitivity, the book introduces children to themes of sadness, loss, and emotional connection through gentle narrative and metaphor, providing a supportive entry point for conversations about difficult emotions.

Beyond writing, Michael works as a speaker and certified grief coach and is pursuing a degree in Behavioral Science. His professional interests include trauma-informed support, emotional regulation, meaning-making after loss, and the long-term psychological impacts of bereavement. His approach integrates lived experience with ongoing academic study, emphasizing clarity, honesty, and respect for individual differences in grief.

Michael’s work is grounded in the belief that grief is not something to move past, but something to understand and integrate over time. He writes for those navigating loss, as well as for caregivers, educators, and professionals seeking a more nuanced understanding of grief and healing. ...more

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	The Million Stages of Grief: A Compassionate Guide to Living After Loss 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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