What we once deeply loved, we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us

Are you struggling to navigate the complex emotions of grief on your own?

Do you find it challenging to express your feelings of loss and sorrow in a supportive environment?

Did the family members and friends stop coming to offer support?

Do you feel the need to come out of isolation and connect with others who understand the depth of your pain?

Would you like guidance and coping strategies to help you navigate the ups and downs of the grieving process?

Are you ready to find comfort, healing, and hope amidst the journey of grief alongside others who are also on this path?

If you are struggling with the overwhelming emotions and pain of grief, and you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place.

I have created a container where you can be heard, seen, where your emotions are valued and not dismissed, where your tears are welcome and your pain is appreciated and understood by others just like you. 

It is important to remember that healing takes time, and there is no "right" way to grieve. It is not a linear process and has no specific timeline or fixed stages, it comes and goes in waves. 

You don't have to apologize for the way you feel, and you deserve to process your loss at your pace.

Each person's grief journey is unique and can take varying amounts of time to navigate. 

Grief can be an isolating experience, but you are not alone, if you choose to not be. 

Loss of a loved one is a natural, universally experienced life event, and at the same time, among life's most challenging experiences.

Grief is a powerful emotion, one that has touched my life in profound and personal ways.

Like many of you, I've experienced the profound weight of grief on several occasions, and it has left an inresable mark on my journey. 

The waves of sorrow, the struggle to find solace, and the eventual path toward healing have all been part of my own unique experience with grief.

Grief, like an uninvited guest, entered my life a couple of times when I least expected it. It wasn't just a feeling of emptiness that I experienced; it was like a shocking unpredictable storm that raged within, tearing down the structures of my heart and soul.
My first loss took me 8 years to begin to properly deal with, my second a little less.

Feeling the pain of grief has definitely been a great teacher in this lifetime for me. 

It has shown me the depths of human emotion and the capacity for growth amidst pain. 

Enhancing strength, resilience and my ability to transcend all of the range of intense emotions I lived through, from sadness, anger, guilt, to confusion and numbness.

Grief taught me that healing is not about erasing the pain but learning to coexist with it, letting it shape you in ways you couldn't have imagined.

Today, I carry the memory of my loved ones with me, not as a source of pain but as a guiding light. 

Grief has made me more compassionate, more understanding, and more aware of the fleeting beauty of life. It has made me appreciate the moments of joy and connection even more, knowing that they are the antidote to the pain we all must endure at some point.

So, while I most definitely would never have chosen this journey of grief, I am grateful for the lessons it has imparted. 

It's a path I continue to walk, one step at a time, learning to live with the scars that grief has left on my heart.

I walk knowing that it's a testament to the depth of love and the resilience of my human soul.

I have thoughtfully curated a workshop series over the course of 4 weeks, during which I aim provide a safe space for you to explore your grief, learn effective coping strategies, mindfulness and somatic exercises and embrace your healing process.

In this 4 week series of workshops, you can expect:

- Nurturing and Supportive grief guidance from a trauma informed experienced practicioner.
- Engaging in Safe group discussions with others who have experienced loss. 

- Practical tools and somatic exercises to help you navigate your grief journey.
- Gentle, compassionate encouragement to honor your unique healing process.

Throughout the weeks, I will guide you through:

- Identifying and understanding the stages of grief.
- Exploring the complex emotions associated with loss.

- Sharing personal stories and reflections in a supportive environment.
- Learning healthy coping mechanisms to navigate grief's ups and downs.

Remember, healing takes time, and we are here to provide a space of understanding and guidance.

Join this gentle supportive healing journey starting on April 24th 2024 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Together, we will create a supportive community where you can find solace, understanding, and the possibility of growth.

The workshops are meant as complimentary to professional grief therapy. It's very advisable to seek more individualized support.

1. Intense and Prolonged Sadness:

If you find yourself overwhelmed by sadness that doesn't seem to improve or continues for an extended period after a loss, it may be a sign that you need grief support.

2. Social Withdrawal: 

If you are avoiding social interactions, isolating yourself from friends and family, or if your relationships are strained due to your grief, it's a sign that you may need support.

3. Disrupted Daily Functioning:

When your grief starts interfering with your ability to perform everyday tasks, such as work, maintaining personal hygiene, or eating, seeking help is crucial.

4. Persistent Intrusive Thoughts:

If you are haunted by distressing, intrusive thoughts or memories related to your loss that disrupt your daily life, it's an indication that you may benefit from support.

5. Physical and Emotional Symptoms:

Grief can manifest physically, leading to issues like insomnia, fatigue, headaches, and weight changes. Additionally, if you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, it's essential to seek assistance.

Grief is a highly individual experience, and there's no specific timeline for recovery. 

If you notice these signs in yourself or someone you care about, let us support you. 

Seeking grief support from a therapist, support group, or counselor can be immensely helpful in the healing process.

Through my own experience, I've witnessed the profound impact of mindfulness practices and somatic work in alleviating my state of mind, regulating emotions, reconnecting with myself, integrating mind-body-spirit, and fostering self compassion. 

Somatic practice involves engaging with the body as a gateway to healing, utilizing techniques such as breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to access and release stored emotions, tension, and trauma. By tuning into bodily sensations and cues, somatic practice fosters a deeper connection with self and supports holistic well-being.

As a result, I learnt and trained in many somatic tools. so I may incorporate them all into my healing containers, workshops and retreats as a vital and transformative tool for navigating grief and finding peace.

There are many ways grief manifests itself in the body, and and spirit.

Throughout your grief journey, you may have noticed physical sensations such as tightness in the chest, knots in the stomach, or tension in the body. These physical manifestations are common responses to grief and can contribute to feelings of discomfort and distress. 

Through somatic processes, I help you find a way to acknowledge and connect with the body, with these physical tensions, and allowing them to be released, resulting in a sense of relief and ease in the body.

Also, on the emotional level, grief often brings about a rollercoaster of emotions, from deep sadness and anger to moments of peace and acceptance. Somatic processes, such as deep breathing or gentle movement, provide a means of regulating these intense emotions by calming the nervous system and fostering a sense of emotional balance. 

I ha've found that somatic practices offer a grounding anchor during turbulent emotional times, allowing you to navigate your feelings with greater ease and resilience

Remember, the path of grief recovery is unique to each individual, and there is no right or wrong way to navigate it. 

Somatic work and mindfulness simply offer additional tools and approaches to support us along the way, gently guiding us toward a place of healing, acceptance, and peace.

Please allow yourself to grieve, and not brush it off, you have to feel and express your emotions, at one point or another, and to seek support from loved ones and/or professionals when needed. 

Seeking grief support from a therapist, support group, or counselor can be immensely helpful in the healing process.

My grief battle was long and painful and one that I could have never won alone. 

I experienced support first hand from professional individuals and organizations when I no longer could bear the pain and the toll it took on my life.

I am so thankful for the help I found and how  I was compassionately held through my process with care and genuine guidance.   

After understanding the incredible healing power this had on my life, and how deeply I was impacted by the bereavement work,  it was a direct calling of my soul to follow into the footsteps of the practitioners that helped me. 

Holding an undergrad in applied human sciences and community development, I was well suited to join these same grief support organizations, I was trained in grief and bereavement, and with all of my tools and knowledge in trauma -informed group facilitation, I shortly after, created and facilitated my own workshops with great success.  

Of course, in my groups today,  I incorporate all the holistic practices that I am trained in and I am passionate about that have served me in my own process, from mindfulness, body work, energy healing, breathwork and all the safe and sacred exercises that help the mind, heart and body heal.

This work is very dear to my heart and I pour my heart and soul into creating safe grief containers meant to cater to and hold individuals in a compassionate supportive way, so they may feel safe to express their pain, navigate their feelings and be held throughout this difficult stage of life. 

I have had the privilege to serve different healing spaces for people from all walks of life and I am thrilled to continue to offer a grief and loss support group in my community here in Windsor/Essex.