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Services Offered
Viola holds a Bachelor of Arts as well as a Master of Science degree and is a newly certified grief educator. She has over two decades of experience working with the older adult population specifically in the areas of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Not only has she been a resource for those impacted by grief due to the loss of life, but she is also a valuable resource for those who are grieving as a result of losses in life such as marriage, employment, stability, familiarity and comfort when relocating to a new area with limited support. Viola is the Executive Director of Honey Hearted Endeavors – a company offering support and services for those who want to preplan their final affairs so that their surviving loved ones aren’t left with the responsibility of doing so.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Certified Grief Educator through David Kessler
Certified End-of-Life Death Doula/DNT Network/ Member of NEDA
Toward Tomorrow Grief Support Group (FACEBOOK DETAILS)
Creator of Courage and Crayons – Grief Support Printables for Children, Etsy Shop
Certified DHP-IDD Patients
Patient Advocate – Elderly
Award-winning Children’s Author
Teen/Children’s Classes through the Dougy Center/Member of NACG- National Alliance for Children’s Grief
Certifications through Accredipro University- Bereavement Group Facilitator, Trauma Informed Coaching, Crisis Survival, Emotional Regulation Specialist and Wellness, Life Tranisition Support Specialist
Services Offered
Peer to Peer Counseling
One on One
Zoom/Virtual
Group Meetings
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Professional Certifications and Licenses
Professional:
Relevant training, certificates, and roles include Certified Grief Educator; Grief Movement Guide with Paul Denniston; Secular Chaplain endorsed by The Humanist Society of American Humanist Association; trained end-of-life doula by International End-of-Life Doula Association; trained patient advocate with National Patient Advocacy Foundation; Certified Specialist with Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals; Multidisciplinary Certificate in Pediatric Palliative Care through Shiley Haynes Institute of Palliative Care at Cal State Univ; training through Views On Interdisciplinary Childhood Ethics program at McGill Univ.; and multiple trauma-informed mindfulness certificates for children and adults.
Academic Experience: Currently a PhD researcher through Univ of Glasgow, with support through McGill Univ, studying critically ill adolescents’ perspectives, voice, and empowerment in pediatric palliative care.
M.Ed., University of Missouri, positive psychology (2018)
B.A., Mount Holyoke College, psychology (2006)
Services Offered
Andrea provides support, comfort, compassionate education, and positive experiences to families, children, and adults navigating grief, loss, significant change, dying, and trauma. Individual conversations can take place online/phone/Zoom, at off-site locations, or at Halcyon Healing Center, Andrea’s farm in central NC. In the non-winter months, group outings, bonfires, celebrations of life, and memorial services are also hosted at Halcyon. The animals, nature walking trails, and farm immersion provide a copacetic setting for all participants.
Grief Educator, End of Life Companion, Crisis Counselor
Work Apex NC 27502 United Stateswork
Cell Phone: 9197498580cell
Work Email: rebeccajeanjohnson5@gmail.comINTERNET
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Certified Grief Educator
Trained End of Life Doula with INELDA
Services Offered
I offer presence and companionship during times of crisis and grief. My heart is especially with those suffering a loss to suicide. I support individuals and families through personalized sessions as well as facilitating groups. I am also a trained End-of-Life Doula with experience volunteering in the hospice setting. Whether someone is navigating a crisis, a serious illness, or the loss of a loved one, my hope is to share warmth, active listening, and guidance toward a sense of peace and well-being.
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