As a grief and bereavement counselor in Seattle, a common topic I discuss with clients is our physical responses to grief. Our bodies are constantly giving us information, and the more we slow down and listen, the more guidance we’ll […]
So you made it through the difficulty of a sudden loss, or diagnosis, illness, and death, and the memorial celebration is now behind you. If your loved one was cremated, perhaps they left specific directions on what to do with […]
The Importance of Grief Counseling After the Loss of a Loved One Many people wonder if they would benefit with grief-specific counseling after the loss of someone close. Perhaps you’re already working with a therapist but it seems like you […]
Beginners Meditation Series in Seattle, May 9-June 13 Beginners Meditation & Mindfulness 6-week Series, led by Jessica McKimmie. Drop-in to one session, several, or enjoy the development of your practice through the whole series. Thursdays beginning May 9, for 6 […]
Dedicated to: My Mom Last week in my chaplaincy internship, we were asked to select a photo from a spread on the table, and write a story. Afterward, we each shared with the group and discussed how the story reflects our theology […]
Grief finds you Just when you think you’re free when you think you’ve buried it completely or washed it away or cursed it off or sang through it in joyous revelation. Grief finds you when you think it’s been too […]
Entering a new environment of any kind can bring up wonder, curiosity, fear, anxiety, joy. The experience was no different as I entered the zendo (Buddhist temple) at Upaya Zen Center for the first time. Although I had been studying […]
Today, I found a bird on my porch. It must have flown into the window and suffered enough damage to not wake up again. A fitting day with death, I thought, just days before I depart on my journey toward chaplaincy. […]
All moments in our lives lead us to the present moment. With the support of family, friends, and mindfulness community (sangha), the cumulation of many moments has led me to the path of Chaplaincy. In March I began studying under Joan […]
I just spent a beautiful weekend in San Diego where I had the opportunity to officiate the wedding of my dear friends – who happen to be a same-sex couple. Their ceremony told a story of their foundation of friendship, […]
