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If you're in the depths of grief right now it can be difficult to focus and you may not want to read a lot of information. 

The bottom line is: I can help you with your grief. I can't take away the pain. I'm sorry. The pain is normal and natural. I know you would like for there to be a way to avoid it, but like many things in life, the only way to get through it is to go through it. But you don't have to go through it alone. I can be with you, a guide and supportive companion, as you experience your grief. I will work with you to help you process your grief somatically -- which means through the body. The energy and emotions of grief affect our bodies and I can help you make sense of all of the things your body may be experiencing. Processing it somatically involves learning how to feel what is happening in your body, practicing listening to your body and trusting your body wisdom -- all at a pace that is comfortable for you, and always with you in control.

There is an example of some somatic work on the Video of a workshop I held and you can read more about it on the Definitions Page. Somatic processing is different from other support because you don't necessarily have to talk about your emotions. Your body does the work. Emotions will still arise, but you will be held in a safe container as they do. Many people fear that if they start crying they will never stop. I will be there to ensure that you don't get lost in the emotions and to provide you with ways to find emotional balance.
You can schedule a free thirty-minute consultation if you'd like to talk to me more about how I can help and to discover if my work is a good fit for you. 
 

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Let me say this again, grief is normal. Grief is not a problem to be solved. It is not something that needs to be fixed. 

Grief is not aberrant. It is not a disorder. It is a natural, normal, expected part of being a human. It is part of life. 
There is nothing wrong with you for grieving. All types of grief are

welcome here from loss of a loved one, to grieving a life change, or

grieving world events, or unmet expectations. It's all painful and it all

has an impact on our bodies. 

 

Grief wants to be witnessed. That's why platitudes can be so painful.

They feels dismissive of your pain. You feel unseen when someone,

well-meaning though they may be, tries to comfort you without

allowing space for your emotions. Choosing to be surrounded

by others who are also experiencing grief helps you feel seen,

supported, and normalized. This shared witnessing is very powerful.

 

It can feel frightening to think of facing your grief. This space is 

designed to hold you wherever you are in your journey and we'll never force anything or try to make your grief fit any kind of expectation. I want to bring a sense of support, and to help you feel less alone. 
 

I offer grief support communities where you can hold your grief in the company of others. Click below to learn more about the grief groups.
 
 

 

I offer one-on-one sessions where we can focus on you and your emotional experiences for one hour. I will give suggestions and guidance for practices and rituals and you are always in control of what we decide to do in these sessions. 

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You can see all the offerings and schedules on my Bookings Page. 

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Feel free to contact me or sign up for my monthly newsnote here. 

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