A Steady Presence in the Landscape of Loss
Grief has its own weather.
It doesn’t follow stages. It doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t always speak in words.
Over the years, I’ve sat with many people navigating grief in its raw, shapeless, or enduring forms—before death, after loss, and in the long terrain of meaning-making that comes later.
This work is not a job for me. It’s a vocation. One that’s evolved through years of listening, study, silence, and presence.
My Approach
I offer grief support that is calm, grounded, and quietly spacious.
I don’t offer an agenda to ‘fix’ your grief. Just real attention, steadiness, and care.The healing happens quietly in the space of presence.
My work is shaped by:
Certification and professional training in integrative thanatology, the study of death, dying, and grief
Certification and professional training in end-of-life care and trauma-sensitive mindfulness
Years of guiding individuals and groups through loss, both sudden and slow
A background in contemplative practice, silence, and mindful presence
Master’s Degree in Mindfulness Studies, and PhD candidacy in Interdisciplinary studies combining Human Development, Western Psychology and Eastern Psychology including Mindfulness
I am not a therapist. I don’t diagnose or treat.
I companion, witness, and guide.
I am a certified integrative thanatologist (death, dying, bereavement) and certified end-of-life professional.
I am a certified mindfulness and compassion teacher across multiple modalities and a teacher trainer and mentor,
I am the creator of the Mindfulness, Compassion and Community for Grief™ framework.
I am the founder of Grief Circles - Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Grief - online community and support services for grief care.
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The Original Integrative Grief Program
A pioneering framework uniting mindfulness, compassion, and community in support of grief.
Lived, researched, and shared from the heart — since before it had a name.
This approach began in my own life — through personal experience, deep practice, and years of inquiry.
In 2014, I gave it form: a whole-person, whole-practice model that intentionally integrates Mindfulness, Compassion, and Community for Grief ™ (MCCG) as the foundation of grief support.
Since then, I’ve had the honor of guiding this work in service to thousands. It continues to evolve, rooted in presence, care, and connection.
What You Can Expect
If we work together, you can expect:
A space that honors whatever your grief looks like
Support that is quiet and steady, not clinical or prescriptive
Resources that are thoughtful, minimalist, and free of jargon
No pressure to perform or explain your experience
Some people find comfort in naming their grief. Others can’t—or don’t want to—put it into words.
Both are welcome here.
If you’re not sure where to begin, that’s okay. This space will be here when you’re ready.
In This Work, I Trust
That grief is not something to “get over”
That silence and slowness can be wise teachers
That people often know more than they think they do
That presence matters more than advice