Frequently Asked Questions

Why charge for grief support?

We all place value on what isn’t free. As a certified grief educator, I use my training, time and experience to ensure participants have a valuable experience. That being said, I would never turn anyone away who could not pay. Please reach out if there are questions about this.



How can I benefit from peer support?

Grief can be profoundly isolating. Connecting with others, especially with those who have experienced the brutality of loss, can help you recognize the milestones of healing. Knowing you are not alone will help get you through.

What is a grief educator?

“A Certified Grief Educator is committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief. 

Certified Grief Educators completed a certificate program designed by world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler. They bring his unique methodology, tools, and decades of experience to help people navigate the challenges of grief." (www.davidkesslertraining.com)

Why meet outdoors?

Nature is healing. It is in this open, supportive environment we are more easily open to our own grief.

Do you meet in winter?

Yes! We will have group shares around a cozy fire pit and/or move our bodies on a brief hike. Bring a hot beverage and a blanket for extra warmth.

Do I have to share in the group?

You are encouraged to share as a way of participation, however, you are in charge of what you share.

Does my loss have to be recent?

No. All are welcome to connect over loss. Grief has no timeline. It remains with us, and with healing it changes. If you need help deciding if you are ready to participate in a group please call me at 612-751-9661.

Can I join the group if my loss was my pet?

Our pets enrich our lives and can be our closest companions. Losing a pet is very painful. Your loss deserves to be validated and you deserve support. However, this particular group is only for those who have lost loved ones who are human.

I experienced pregnancy loss. Can I come to a group?

Yes. Pregnancy loss, in whatever trimester, is a very painful, often isolating experience. This kind of grief can be invisible to those in our lives and you deserve support.

I have not yet lost my loved one, but they have a terminal disease. Can I get support?

Yes. This is called anticipatory grief, the grief that come before a death. There’s also ambiguous grief, grief that’s hard to see. You would benefit greatly from individual and/or group support at this time.

Is this support group affiliated with any religion or faith?

No. All faiths are welcome in this group. Many people find religion or spirituality comforting in grief. Grief often causes our faith to change and it may come up in the group discussion.

While you may share how your own faith helps or hinders you in grief, no particular religion or spirituality will be specifically promoted. This is not a space for offering advice, particularly around religious opinions.