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I am an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Pet Loss Recovery Specialist, Workplace Grief Consultant, Speaker, and Educator.
I teach a proven, evidence-based approach to healing from loss — helping individuals move beyond pain to rediscover meaning, peace, and connection.
Whether supporting someone through personal grief, guiding workplaces in compassionate communication, or speaking to communities about the impact of loss, my mission is to create spaces for genuine healing and growth.
My Services.
My Story.
I’m a country girl at heart, raised in northern Illinois. I learned early to hold everything in and keep going. Nature and animals became the place I could finally breathe and feel like myself.
Over the years, I carried unspoken grief from different seasons of my life, losses I didn’t recognize as grief at the time. I thought I just needed to be tougher, but what I really needed was honesty and emotional freedom.
Everything changed when I found the Grief Recovery Method®. For the first time, I had real tools to work through my pain and a practical way to move forward. It is a step-by-step, evidence-based process that helps people complete what feels emotionally unfinished so they can find peace and clarity.
In 2007, I became certified to walk alongside others in their grief. My own losses now have purpose, and I am able to offer hope and real tools to others who are hurting.
I’m a mom of two incredible adult children who remind me daily what love, courage, and growth look like. And if you know me, you know Zeus. He was my soul dog, and he will always be part of me.
I created Ebb & Flow COS because healing takes honesty, courage, and practical tools that actually help. I offer a safe space, compassionate guidance, and a proven process to move forward.
If you’re struggling with grief and ready for support, I invite you to reach out. I’d be honored to walk this path with you.
Custom proposals, program details and fees available during a free consultation.
Grief Recovery Program:
Group 8-week and 1:1 Private 7-week program options
The Grief Recovery Method® is an educational program that helps you release the pain of loss and move forward with peace and clarity. Whether you choose private support or a small group, you’ll receive weekly guidance, compassionate accountability, and a safe space to heal without judgment or analysis.
Through this work, you will:
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Understand the truth about grief and why time alone doesn’t heal
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Learn healthy ways to safely express and navigate emotions
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Identify and complete what feels emotionally unfinished
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Release pain, regrets, and unspoken feelings
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Move forward feeling lighter, stronger, and more at peace
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Learn practical tools to navigate loss for the rest of your life
Pet Loss Recovery:
Group 7-week and 1:1 Private 6-week program options
Pet Loss Recovery Program Losing a pet is a deeply emotional experience, yet it’s often misunderstood or minimized by others. The truth is—pets are family, and the grief of losing them is real. This program offers compassionate support for anyone navigating the heartbreak of pet loss, whether through death, rehoming, disappearance, or the difficult decision of euthanasia.
This work provides emotional relief, clarity, and a healthy way to process your grief. You’ll learn how to move forward while still honoring the bond you shared with your pet.
Workplace Grief Consultant:
I help organizations respond to grief with clarity, compassion, and care. Unaddressed grief affects performance, morale, and mental health—and most workplaces feel unprepared when loss happens. I provide practical guidance that supports both people and productivity.
Services include:
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Lunch & Learn Sessions
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Grief awareness and emotional wellness education Manager Training
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Leadership tools for supporting grieving employees Employee Support Programs
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Confidential 1:1
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Small group Support with Ongoing Consulting
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Guidance for HR and leadership through loss-related needs
Speaker & Educator:
I offer speaking and educational sessions for organizations, conferences, communities, and professional groups. I create honest conversations around grief—helping people better understand how loss affects every part of life. My talks cover topics such as grief beyond death, emotional resilience through life transitions, grief in the workplace, and the human–animal bond and pet loss. My style is real, compassionate, and practical, with tools people can apply immediately.