a compassionate place for grieving individuals to process the past and the present while creating altered/new goals for the future
“Her compassion for the bereaved is second to none. She feels others' needs as if they are her own, yet maintains her professionalism along the way.”
—Sandi Long, RN
Your loss matters.
The pain of your grief matters.
Sometimes well-meaning friends and family are afraid to say "the wrong thing," so they say nothing at all at a time you need support the most.
Most death losses are not singular in nature.
For example, the loss of a spouse might also mean the loss of a best friend, confidant, accountant, vacation planner, or any other roles this individual had in your life. Secondary losses are something directly addressed in coaching.
Perhaps a secondary loss from losing your loved one is a place to process the events of your week. That is a part of what coaching can be...through the lens of grief, discussing questions about your new reality that others might be intimidated to ask you. Everyone's experience with grief is unique, and grief does not typically manifest itself in orderly stages. Grief can be messy and unpredictable. Having a place to openly process can be a comfort at a difficult time.
“Julie Lynn has a compassionate presence that offers freedom to people who are grieving. This presence gives them the opportunity to express themselves honestly and courageously. She is very good at engaging them in conversation that invites them to deal with their grief and loss with dignity and purpose, and in the process find strength, comfort and peace.”
—David Reeder, Bereavement Coordinator