FAQs - General

  • My perspective is shaped not only by training with top grief educators, but by fifteen years of caregiving for a parent through Alzheimer’s and the loss of multiple friends and family members.

    I bring lived caregiver experience alongside structured grief education and personal development tools. I focus carefully on language because the words you use shape how your mind organizes and how your body responds.

    Because I am not restricted by insurance requirements, our work can be customized to your pace and needs.

    This is steady, grounded grief support. Not rushed. Not clinical. Not performative.

  • Grief coaching offers a place to understand what you’re experiencing, talk about what is hard to name, and find a way to live alongside it without needing to fix it.

    Grief therapy can be essential, especially when there is trauma or mental health needs that require clinical care.

    Coaching asks:
    “What is this like for you right now, and how do you move through it?”

    Therapy often asks:
    “Why is this happening and how do we treat it?”

    Grief Clarity Labs offers grief coaching, not therapy. Coaching does not replace clinical mental health care. If therapeutic support is needed, I will help you connect with a licensed provider.

  • Much of my work focuses on caregiver grief support, especially for former caregivers navigating anticipatory and cumulative grief after long-term illness or dementia.

    I also support individuals navigating all forms of grief and life transitions, including:

    • Death loss

    • Illness and long-term medical caregiving

    • Anticipatory grief

    • Cumulative grief from multiple losses

    • Relationship endings and divorce

    • Infertility and pregnancy loss

    • Identity shifts and major life transitions

    • The loss of a future you expected

  • Grief coaching is not designed for those in immediate crisis. It is not therapy.

    If you are functioning, but feel unsettled, stuck, or unclear about who you are after loss grief coaching is an excellent tool for you.

    If you are unsure, the discovery conversation is a low-pressure way to decide.

  • No. Many people even seek anticipatory grief support before a loss occurs, especially caregivers living with long-term illness.

    Early support can help regulate your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and build clarity before grief feels unmanageable.

  • No. Grief does not have an expiration date.

    You may be months or years past your loss and still feel its impact in your body, identity, or decisions. Life after loss coaching focuses on integration, not timelines.

    If grief still feels present, support can still be meaningful.

  • Yes. Coaching sessions are private and confidential, with standard legal exceptions related to safety and required reporting.

    While grief coaching is not therapy, confidentiality is treated with seriousness and respect.

  • Yes. Many clients combine therapy and grief coaching.

    Therapy may focus on clinical healing. Coaching focuses on identity rebuilding, emotional regulation, and moving forward after loss.

    The two approaches can complement each other well.

  • Yes. All sessions are offered virtually, allowing you to access grief support from wherever you are.

  • Grief Clarity Labs is a coaching practice, so services are not covered by insurance.

    Self-pay allows for greater flexibility, personalization, and freedom from diagnostic codes or treatment timelines. Some clients use HSA or FSA funds if permitted by their provider.

  • All coaching begins with a 15-minute discovery call. This allows us to briefly connect, discuss what you are navigating, and determine whether grief coaching feels like the right fit.

    Discovery calls can be scheduled through the Contact page or directly through the online calendar.

    If we decide to move forward, sessions are scheduled after that call.

FAQs - Retreat

  • A grief retreat is an in-person, structured experience designed to provide education, reflection, guided discussion, and restorative practices in a supportive community setting.

    Unlike weekly sessions, retreats allow for immersive time and deeper integration.

  • Grief retreats are for individuals navigating all forms of loss, especially those experiencing caregiver grief, anticipatory grief, or layered cumulative loss.

    You do not need to be at a certain stage of grief to attend.

  • No. Grief retreats are not therapy intensives and do not replace clinical mental health treatment.

    They are structured, facilitated experiences focused on education, reflection, nervous system regulation, and identity rebuilding after loss.

  • Retreats may include:

    • Guided reflection and journaling

    • Small group discussions

    • Education on grief and the nervous system

    • Grounding and regulation practices

    • Restorative activities

    • Quiet integration time

    Participation is always voluntary. You may opt out of any activity.

  • No. Sharing is invited but never required.

    You are encouraged to participate at your own comfort level.

  • Emotion is welcome. Grief retreats are designed to hold space for complexity.

    Facilitation focuses on pacing, regulation, and support, not emotional flooding.

  • Grief retreats are not designed for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, active suicidal ideation, or severe untreated psychiatric conditions.

    If you are unsure whether a retreat is appropriate, we can discuss it during a discovery call.

  • Retreat details, dates, and registration information are available on the Retreat page. You may also reach out directly with questions before registering.

FAQs - Support Circles

  • A grief support group is a facilitated space where individuals navigating loss gather for structured conversation, reflection, and community.

    Unlike informal gatherings, groups at Grief Clarity Labs are guided and paced. The goal is not advice-giving, but steady listening and shared understanding.

    Support groups provide connection in a time that often feels isolating.

  • Support groups are open to individuals navigating many forms of grief, including death, illness, caregiver loss, anticipatory grief, relationship endings, and identity shifts.

    Some groups may have a specific focus, such as caregiver grief or anticipatory grief support. Details are listed with each group offering.

    You do not need to be at a certain stage of grief to attend.

  • No. Support groups at Grief Clarity Labs are not therapy and do not replace clinical mental health treatment.

    Groups are educational and peer-based. While emotional experiences may arise, facilitators guide discussion and pacing but do not provide psychotherapy or clinical treatment.

  • Each session typically includes:

    • A brief grounding or opening reflection

    • A structured prompt or topic related to grief

    • Time for voluntary sharing

    • Gentle facilitation to maintain safety and balance

    • A closing reflection

    There is no pressure to speak. Listening is participation.

  • No. Sharing is always optional.

    Some people speak often. Some speak rarely. Both are welcome. There is no expectation that you explain your grief in detail.

    You are invited to participate in the way that feels steady for you.

  • Emotion is normal in grief support spaces.

    Groups are structured to allow feeling without overwhelming the room. You are encouraged to pace yourself. You may step away briefly if needed.

    You will not be judged for tears. You will not be pressured to go deeper than feels safe.

  • Confidentiality is strongly encouraged. All participants are asked to respect the privacy of others.

    While facilitators maintain professional confidentiality, confidentiality in a group setting cannot be legally guaranteed in the same way as individual sessions.

  • Groups may be offered virtually or in person, depending on the specific offering. Details are listed on the Support Group page.

    Virtual grief support allows you to join from the privacy of your own space.

  • Some groups are single-session offerings. Others run for multiple weeks.

    Each group description will specify the structure, duration, and commitment level.

  • You can register through the Support Group page by selecting the group you would like to attend.

    If you are unsure which group is the right fit, you are welcome to reach out through the Contact page for guidance.