Grief is universal. We all endure loss over our lifetimes – that’s just part of the human experience. Grief is simply the normal and natural response to loss. We often think of grief in terms of death or divorce, but it can also show up with a difficult health diagnosis, financial difficulty, loss of a pet, or growing up in a dysfunctional home. We can even feel grief through life transitions – like moving, retirement, becoming an empty-nester, or living through a global pandemic.

Grieving is not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith. It’s a sign that you’re human, that you care deeply, and that you wish things could have been different than they are. Everyone experiences grief in their own unique way. My job as an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist is to walk with you as an individual through your grief using the Grief Recovery Method. The Grief Recovery Method has been around for over 40 years and is an evidence-based therapeutic approach to healing from the pain of grief.

What I love about the Grief Recovery Method is that it is action-based. There is nothing I could say to you that would heal your heart. Surely, if there were magic words, someone would have said them to you already. People will tell you that time heals all wounds. The problem is time doesn’t heal wounds. Grief is negatively cumulative, and carrying that weight prevents us from living fully in the present. The Grief Recovery Institute teaches, “Recovery from loss is achieved by a series of small and correct action choices made by the griever.” We will work through these action choices together. I will provide a listening ear, a safe environment, and the tools you need to recover from your loss and find more happiness in your life. But you have to take the action to see the change. That’s the key.

I offer 1-on-1 sessions as well as group sessions. All sessions take place over Zoom. Set up a call today to see which is the best fit for you, or find out more below.