TESTIMONIALS
On working together with grief mentorship:
”I am already feeling much more clarity after speaking with you - thank you so much! I loved the idea of writing a list of requirements (which I did immediately after our call) and thinking about ways on how I can show my commitment to myself. Your words have been ringing in my ear all week...my list of requirements, my list of requirements. I feel incredibly grateful.” -MJ
On working together with grief mentorship:
“I have noticed that since I have started working with Kim that my grief has lightened and that my own sense of humor has reawakened. I definitely feel less loneliness. She is one of the very best mentors I have encountered.” -SR
On working together with grief mentorship:
“Kim gave me clarity in many ways. She introduced me to the tools I need to get through difficult situations. I liked the practical suggestions she made. I gained some additional self love. She helped me see that it is ok for me to put myself first and that it was ok to set boundaries. I have recommended her to friends because Kim really understands. I never felt judged, I felt safe. After every session I felt I healed.” - SC
On working together with grief mentorship:
"There are folks placed in this life that with a look, a breath, a word, they help anxiousness turn to breathe easy." - BH
On working together with grief mentorship:
“Kim’s knowledge, her spirituality, and her insights are amazing. Kim is exactly what I needed, especially during the pandemic, to feel more connected, more creative, and more confident. Kim has helped me to feel less critical of myself in general.” - SHD
On working together with grief mentorship:
“I would like to recommend Kim for any job involving working with grief and / or related groups. Kim is an excellent group leader. She is a warm person who is very welcoming and she has a great sense of humor. She is accepting and someone who you can speak to about difficult subjects. Kim is highly creative and comes up with many ideas which promote individual creativity and lead one to further insights. I have noticed that since I have started working with Kim that my grief has lightened and that my own sense of humor has reawakened. I definitely feel less loneliness after being part of her online grief group and our smaller online grief and art group. She is one of the very best I have encountered.”” -SH
On using expressive arts in grief mentorship:
“I am so happy that I signed up. Every gathering, (on line), with you, & new friends is relaxing and enjoyable. During the welcome check in, the calming meditation, and the expressive art activity I unwind more & more. Kim, your warm, engaging style is uplifting as well as informative. I feel acceptance and understanding. I actually sleep better on class nights. Expressive Arts inspires me to explore and create. I recommend this to everyone!” -MV
On using expressive arts in grief mentorship:
“Kim’s Expressive Arts mentorship has been the high point of my every week. I’m learning to express myself better, through the art, and it’s been a wonderful bonding activity for the members of the class.” -CW
On using expressive arts in grief mentorship:
”I have always loved art, but have not done much drawing or painting in a long time, and had lost confidence. I am learning many new techniques, expanding my boundaries, exploring my heart and soul and having a lot of fun doing so.” - KR
On A&M’s compassionate workplace workshop:
”Fortunately, my work group turned to Kim for help, especially since the whole group was deeply affected by the loss of our beloved founder. We set up some group grief sessions with Kim, and I also scheduled some personal time with her. Before we began, I was a little doubtful about whether I really needed this and whether it would help -- after all, I'm "self-sufficient" and able to "roll with the punches." I was also doubtful about whether people would speak freely in group sessions.
As we started into our sessions, I realized Kim was offering new perspectives, acceptance, and understanding -- the voice of understanding and experience of grief, and the ways people live with and deal with grief. She helped us find ways of grieving that worked for us, and gave us helpful reading materials with good pointers. We are still on this journey, but I feel so much happier and more at peace, and I'm sleeping well.
I recommend Kim highly for any employer experiencing any kind of grief that involves the whole team. Her calm, accepting manner and deep understanding of grief are tremendously helpful, and have helped guide us to a more ”compassionate”, safe, and functioning workplace.” -LH