Andrea Kwan

Grief is a natural part of the human experience. However, although we will all face loss at some point in our lives, because we live in a "grief-illiterate" and death-phobic culture many of us feel alone in our grief and are unsure of how to heal from such deep pain. Losing someone or something we love can be devastating, confusing, and disruptive but I believe that with the right supports, we all have the ability to learn to live with grief and to integrate it into our lives. I am here to support you in navigating this difficult, and often isolating, experience. Your grief has a momentum of its own and a desire to be expressed. I am here to be a witness and to provide unconditional love and support - not platitudes or dismissiveness. Your grief is not a "problem" to be fixed but an experience and process that needs tending to - with care and skill. Through weekly or bi-weekly sessions, I will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore and express your grief, in ways that make sense for you, and at your own pace. We all grieve uniquely and there is no "right" or "wrong" way. Our individual and collective grief experiences are deeply affected by our history of loss as well as the social, political, economic, and environmental structures within which we live. Grief impacts us mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. My compassionate presence and holistic approach will support you to examine all the ways that grief is affecting your life and well-being, and to tap into your inner resources and strengths while building new skills. I will support you to reconcile your grief, integrate your loss into your life and build your future.