Programs offered: Individual and Group Grief Recovery Method, Online Individual and Group Grief Recovery Method, Helping Children With Loss, Online Helping Children with Loss, Individual and Group Pet Loss, Life Coach

I am glad you are here. If you are hurting from a loss due to death, divorce, life transition, or any of the 40 or more reasons why we grieve, please know that you have come to the right place. To learn more, scroll down to read about my journey and how we might work together.

I was raised in a small town outside of Walla Walla, Washington. My parents owned a family business and were very involved in our community. I learned the value of hard work and importance of making a contribution to my school and hometown. I had animals to care for, gardened with my mom, enjoyed camping with my family, was active in girl scouts and equine 4-H, becoming an accomplished rider. Unfortunately, my early childhood was marred by the trauma of child sexual abuse which remained a secret for decades. Like many children coming from a similar background, I learned to hide my pain by excelling academically and socially, while at the same time engaging in a number of risky and unhealthy activities. This pattern continued well into my adulthood.

After completing my undergraduate degree at Washington State University, I moved to Seattle, residing there for fifty years. I enjoyed the excitement of a large city and took full advantage of the career and social opportunities. I continued to excel in my personal and professional life, receiving advanced degrees including years of additional training in health and mental health care. My careers and life experiences equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge all of which I draw on in my work with people who are grieving and in my role as a life coach. I currently live in Boise, Idaho with regular trips back to Washington State to visit friends and family as well as for professional endeavors.

Like many of you reading this story, I have experienced trauma and loss in my life. My employment as a veterinary technician, ambulance EMT, social worker in an urban emergency room, and later as a crisis mental health first responder, while all professionally rewarding, took a personal toll. In my 30’s, while working, I experienced a life threatening abduction and assault by a stranger. I escaped the situation without significant bodily injury, but coupled with my childhood trauma, I suffered from PTSD for years before receiving help.

I share part of my history so that you know that I have experienced loss as well as the resulting emotional paralysis. I can also attest to the power of transformative healing. While I may not know your experience exactly, I am able to relate to the feelings of loss and as well as the confusion about what to do next. I believe that, with help, recovery and joy are within your reach. I have utilized the tools of the Grief Recovery Method to heal the wounds of trauma and loss. I believe that you can have a similar experience.

If you would like to talk further about how we might work together, or if I can assist you in finding the support you are looking for, please schedule a free consultation at ____________________________.