Rhonda Canby
Professional Certifications and Licenses
2025 Grief Educator Certificate, David Kessler
2019, Spiritual Director Certificate (Christian Contemplative Tradition), Shalem Institute
1991, Juris Doctorate, Willamette University College of Law
Services Offered
I lead grief support groups in Northern California and also work with people one-on-one.
Ten years ago, I suffered the loss of a husband to Alzheimer’s Disease. I was his primary caregiver and have a special affinity with those who suffer the many ambiguous losses accompanying a diagnosis of dementia.
After my husband’s death, I re-assessed my life and my priorities. I left my law career and trained as a spiritual director. For the past eight years, I have had the privilege of accompanying others on their unique spiritual journeys, most often meeting them once a month for an hour. It was my grief that led me to enter spiritual direction and I find that path to making meaning is not uncommon.
I live in California but my clients live all over the country, so I use Zoom.
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