It is important to a person who is struggling with their healing journey to have someone that they can turn to. I know for me that I don’t always have that feeling that there is someone standing beside me. Standing beside me is one thing but standing be side me and actually caring is another. I have watched the impact that I can have on someone if I listen and hear and demonstrate that they are important to me. I do actually care.

I am making sure that I continually check in to make sure that you are okay and not over whelmed by the process. Part of that process can be to simply ask the question – Are you getting value from the time we are together and “yes” it is okay to be emotional.

Three words that mean a lot to me are caring, calm and monitor. My practice is premised on caring for those I serve. I periodically check in to make sure you are doing okay. Asking if you are getting value from our conversation is one way

Being present but being present in a calm manner can provide you with the strength you need to move forward.

Listening is an attribute that you can use as a leader and as a grief mentor. I have always said that we listen sometimes but we don’t always hear what is being said.

You are important to me and I hope you are getting value from the time we spend together.