Frequently Asked Questions

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As a Grief Support Specialist, I limit my support to grief only. I can speak with you one on one or as couples or a family. As a peer I do not provide counseling or therapy for trauma, mental health conditions or substance use issues.

During the initial 15 minute consultation, we'll discuss your loss and talk about what you are struggling with or want to learn about navigating your grief.  

The sessions last 50 minutes and we discuss at greater depth your loved one, their loss and your grief. You are welcome to ask me any questions about my losses and living with grief.  The fee is $65 for 50 minutes; however I do offer a sliding scale in certain circumstances. 

I always say the best people to ask about this are the people who supported me. They did such a wonderful job of offering me support that I eventually wanted to learn everything I could about supporting others who are grieving. Aside from a weekly text to ask how they are today, inviting them to dinner without fear that they'll want to talk about their grief, or dropping off a lasagna in a pan they don't have to return, not rushing them in their grief is one of the kindest ways to offer support. Because I know it is important to have your grief witnessed,  I offer a package of three sessions at a reduced price as a condolence support gift for friends and family wanting to support someone in grief. Click this link to fill out the form and go to the Payment tab to pay a special gift rate of $175 for three sessions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fmhg9ddDWQbKlwLcGVR2d6u2f5LHenk5/edit Email me at hopeafterws@gmail.com with the name of the friend or family member you are gifting with grief support. And thank you for your thoughtfulness to them.