Andrés Jiménez
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Traditional Lineage Recognition
Initiated Spiritual Guide – Maya K’iche’ Spiritual Tradition
Professional Training
Grief Educator Certification – David Kessler
Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training with Gabor Mate and Sat Dharam Kaur
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Stepping Stones / Foundational Training by IFSCA
Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice with Deb Dana
Services Offered
Therapeutic & Spiritual Grief Support
Trauma-informed grief therapy (1:1 and group):
Nervous-system–aware grief therapy for individuals and circles, supporting emotional regulation, meaning-making, and integration after loss.
Specializations:
Relational loss (divorce, separation, family rupture)
Cancer and life-threatening illness
Mental illness, addiction, and neurodegenerative conditions (including Alzheimer’s)
Ceremonial Grief Work (Mayan K’iche’ lineage):
Initiated as a spiritual guide (Ajq’ij) within the Maya K’iche’ lineage, I offer traditional remembrance ceremonies, including:
Ceremonies for the deceased (held at the time of death or after)
Remembrance fire ceremonies for honoring and continuing bonds with loved ones
Professional Workshops & Trainings:
Grief-informed training spaces for healthcare professionals, therapists, and institutions working with illness, death, and bereavement.
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