Mandy Crespeigne's background includes Early Childhood Education and Social Work, while Candace Pambrun is a Registered Social Worker and Addictions Counsellor. Both are employed at Hinton Employment and Learning Place, known as HELP in the community of Hinton, Alberta. Together in 2017, they supported a peer support grief group and were first introduced to the Grief Recovery Method and became certified Grief Recovery Specialists in August 2018. Assisting the Yellowhead communities in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, including Evansburg, Wildwood, Edson, Hinton, Grande Cache, Jasper and smaller hamlets nearby.
Mandy and Candace address multiple losses in group form, one on one and online. Including the loss of a loved one, pet loss, relationship loss, health and mobility losses and death. Learning opportunities for those supporting Children who Grieve are also available for professionals or anyone supporting children or youth.
"It is our hope to empower others with the Grief Recovery Method"
Mandy and Candace have both completed the program and are prepared to assist you in the journey as you to rediscover joy and welcome the Grief Recovery Method into your life.