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Grief Care for Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain & Disability

Grief Care for Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, and Disability is a holistic approach to supporting individuals through the unique challenges of grief, loss, and life transitions associated with chronic conditions. This service combines emotional support with embodied practices to help you navigate the complex emotions that arise from living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability. Whether you're processing a life-altering diagnosis, grieving changes in your health, or exploring your relationship with mortality, this service is designed to meet you where you are.

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What to Expect

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Guided Grief Support
Each session is personalized to your experience of grief related to chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability. I create a compassionate, sacred space where you can explore your emotions without judgment. Whether you're newly grieving or facing long-term sorrow, I walk with you every step of the way.

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Sacred Emotional Space
The emotional journey through grief, especially when dealing with chronic conditions, can be overwhelming. This service offers a space where you can express your deepest emotions, explore spiritual perspectives, and receive non-judgmental support. I hold space for all the emotions that arise—anger, sadness, fear, and everything in between.

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Support for Life-Altering Changes
Receiving a new diagnosis or navigating the changes that come with illness or disability can leave you feeling lost and isolated. I provide compassionate, non-carceral support that respects your autonomy and honors your experience, particularly if you're grappling with intense emotions or suicidality.

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Death Midwifery
As a Death Midwife, I offer compassionate guidance through the end-of-life process, helping you or your loved ones navigate this journey with dignity and care. This includes open discussions about death, planning for end-of-life wishes, and creating rituals that honor life and loss.

Movement and Grief: An Embodied Approach

Grief isn’t just emotional; it’s also physical, particularly for those living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability. The grief we experience due to our illness, pain, or disability can further impact our bodies, leading to increased tension, fatigue, and discomfort. Integrating mindful movement into your grief care helps process and release these physical and emotional burdens, providing support, comfort, and restoring balance to both your body and mind.

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Mindful Movement Practices

Simple, gentle exercises designed to reconnect you with your body. These movements are adapted to your needs and can help release physical and emotional tension, providing a sense of relief and calm.

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Breathwork Techniques

Breath is a powerful tool for regulating the nervous system and supporting emotional release. In our sessions, we explore different breathing techniques to help you find calm and balance during challenging times.

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Embodied Awareness

By paying close attention to how grief manifests in your body, we can use movement and awareness practices to express and integrate these emotions. This process can help you feel more connected to your body and more grounded in your grief journey.

Who Can Benefit

​This support is designed for a diverse range of individuals navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, and disability, including:

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  • Chronic Pain

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Chronic Migraines

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)

  • Endometriosis

  • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

  • Long COVID

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - SLE)

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Autoimmune Disorders

  • Dysautonomia

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

  • Perimenopause

  • Menopause

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Lyme Disease

  • Diabetes

  • Cancer

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Those facing life-altering diagnoses or major life changes, including:

  • Adjusting to new medical conditions

  • Coping with severe injury or disability

  • Managing the impact of progressive illnesses

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People exploring their relationship with death and mortality, including:

  • Grieving significant losses

  • Facing end-of-life issues

  • Contemplating their own mortality​

Additional Resources and Support

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For those who want to explore these topics further, I offer a range of additional resources:

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  • Workshops and Group Sessions

    • Join others in a supportive environment to explore grief and death through movement, discussion, and ritual. To stay up to date with upcoming events and offerings, I invite you to sign up for my newsletter.

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  • Online Resources

    • Explore my Resource Hub for a wide range of grief resources, including zines, toolkits, articles, guided meditations, and more to support your healing journey. Additionally, visit my Blog for insightful posts and practical guidance on navigating grief, life with chronic illness and embodied healing practices.

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If you're ready to begin your journey, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. Let's discuss your needs and how I can support you during this time.

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