I was led to the Grief Recovery Method by my senior pastor several years ago. While I had experienced a great deal of loss in her life, at the time, I had no recent loss events to explain his request for me to attend the classes. After several meetings, I felt I had nothing in common with my fellow grievers and was ready to quit; but while sharing my Loss History graph and speaking on the loss of my beloved dog, Big Boi, an overwhelming sense of grief consumed me, and my heart opened to the healing power of the Grief Recovery Method. Repeated walks through the book had such a positive impact on my life I made the decision in 2017 to become certified through the institute.
I provide Grief Support Groups, Grief Support 1 on 1 and When Children Grieve in Warren, Oh and surrounding areas. I am available to speak at school, community, business, and church workshops or personal development programs on the Grief Recovery Method and the general topic of grief.
I hold an associate degree in applied sciences and am working towards my bachelor’s in social work. I am a Certification as Prevention Specialist for the State of Ohio and currently working in Trumbull County.