Melanie Pensak
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Shoemaker Proficiency Provider Diplomate
Certified Mindfulness Teacher through the Mindfulness Training Institute
Graduate of Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature Program
Graduate of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Program
Facilitator of Healing Circles through Center for Council
Grief Educator
Services Offered
My services include 1:1 support online for folks experiencing grief that arises when navigating chronic illness and/or healing from CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). I offer peer support and hold space for emotions in a container held in mindfulness and compassion.
Additionally, I run seasonal healing grief circles for folks recovering from CIRS.
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