Services:

Grief Counselling and Education

Dementia Caregiver Support and Education

End of Life Planning and Support

As a Certified Grief Educator/ Registered Social Service Worker and End of Life Doula, I offer compassionate counselling for those experiencing grief, loss and difficult life situations. Loss comes in many forms. From the death of a loved one to the overwhelming experience of loosing someone to dementia. I adhere to a high standard of practice, confidentiality and working within an ethical framework are of high importance.

I provide education, advocacy and empowerment through through the dying process as well as sensitive grief counselling and support to those who are experiencing the death of a loved one. Emotional and spiritual support are at the core of my work and I celebrate diversity and inclusion for all. Counselling and end of life doula services are provided in person, by phone or be virtual session.

Through my pervious work in healthcare, I have acquired extensive experience in palliative care, end of life planning and grief and loss support.

My vision is that those experiencing a difficult life event will have access to all options available to them. My mission is to provide comfort, support and advocacy in a time of need. My hope is that we all will have the opportunity to live our lives to the fullest until our last breath.

With much love and gratitude,

Cindy

I offer a safe, accepting and nurturing setting for exploring the complexity of emotions, changes and challenges that often arise in the face of major life transitions, loss and grief.  It would be my honor to support you in exploring the layers of your loss, finding your footing again, and restoring your hope for a meaningful future.

I was drawn to grief work after the death of mother from cancer when I was seventeen, and the ensuing desire to more deeply understand and make meaning out of my experience of loss.  I approach grief not as a problem to be solved, but rather, as a natural, human response to loss, and, as writer Jane Brody describes, “a process to be tended and lived through, in whatever form and however long it may take.”  When we are deeply grieving, it can feel as if the rest of the world is carrying on as normal around us, while our personal world has been shattered and turned upside down.  My personal and professional experiences heighten my sensitivity to the complexity of feelings and challenges that often surface when we are grieving significant losses and facing major changes in our lives.

I offer individual grief counseling and support to individuals ages 18 and older.  Services are available both in-person or via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.  I also facilitate online therapeutic “writing through grief” groups.