“Just when the butterfly thought her life was over she began to fly.” Hi, I am Susan.
The day that my life changed was when tragedy knocked on our door and we heard the news that our seemingly healthy only child Justin died suddenly during his usual swim practice from an undiagnosed heart condition. He was our 16-year-old young renaissance man who had a full life ahead of him—so we thought. Justin was a Junior Olympic swimmer and his favorite stroke was the butterfly and he wanted world peace since the age of 4. I remember a stranger telling me (after eavesdropping on a distraught conversation I was having about Justin in a public space): “Sister, you need to find peace to free yourself. There is no death, only change.” Hands down it was not the therapy, or traditional support groups, books, or articles that flooded my mailboxes after losing Justin that helped me to find peace. It was attending the GRM certification program that revealed to me who I always was. GRM was the perfect companion for me during the difficult journey from my chrysalis - a catalyst moving me toward finding my voice, and my wings, once again. The GRM continues to reinforce my transformational journey. It has given me a chance for the discovery of life beyond tragedy. It has helped me find my voice so that I can help others find theirs.

I am an online and in-person Certified Grief Recovery Method® Specialist. I earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a Certificate in Business Management Effectiveness from the University of Southern California. I also have a Certificate in College and Career Counseling from UC San Diego and I am a Mental Health First Aid Responder.

My in-person territory includes Southern California. My online presence can reach anywhere around the globe.