As a storm approaches, buffalo are one of the only creatures on earth that run right towards it.
Perhaps the buffalo intuitively know that the storm will follow them until they face it.
To make sense of grief we must step into the eye of it - as dark, messy and unpredictable as a wild storm.
You are here, showing you have the incredible courage it takes to face the depths of your pain. Allow me to walk beside you through the storm.
Komorebi Griefwork takes the unique approach of weaving the modern modalities of grief support with the ancient yogic practices of breathwork, meditation and gentle movement.
Together, we will unlock where you are in your grief journey, uncover physical symptoms of profound grief that you may be feeling (i.e. anxiety, insomnia, etc.) and connect to any subconscious wounds you may be carrying. From there, we can attend to your broken heart, address the challenges of living in the world without your loved one(s), and work to find renewed meaning in your life after this profound loss.
1:1 sessions are customized to meet you where you are in your grief and may include any combination of discussion, written exercises, gentle movement, breathwork, guided meditation, Yoga Nidra, and rituals or legacy projects.
Sessions are offered both virtually and in person in Rose Valley, PA.
Please note: Haley is not a licensed therapist and her work does not replace important clinical mental health services. There may be times where a client’s need exceeds the scope of Haley’s training, and a referral to a licensed mental health professional may be made.
How I Work
Our sessions will be
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Personalized
1:1 grief support provides a deeply personalized and empathetic approach to navigating the complex journey of your grief.
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Safe and Supportive
Individualized support allows clients to openly express emotions, fears, and challenges in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space.
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Unique
The incorporation of ancient healing modalities alongside modern griefwork eases the physical symptoms of profound grief and paves the way for robust emotional work.
Komorebi can be found with just the light of the sun and a single tree.
The pain you feel having lost your person is your love for them - it will always be a part of you. Grief is not fixable, it doesn’t progress in stages, and it doesn’t have a timeline or an expiration date.
While I cannot take your pain away, we can work to build coping strategies to manage intense waves of grief. We can build resilience and set boundaries in a grief-illiterate society. We can look - together - for glimmers of light in the darkness. We can harness the power of your love to find ways to carry on in the world without them.
“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not “get over” the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to be.”
Other Services
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movement & breathwork
unlock rest and recovery using ancient healing practices
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workshops & retreats
find solace and human connection in nature
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advanced planning
make decisions about end-of-life so your loved ones don’t have to
FAQs
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As I am not a medical practitioner I am not eligible to legally accept health insurance for my services. However, my pricing is done on a sliding scale so that income is not a barrier to griefwork. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.
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No. I don’t believe that grief occurs in stages, has a timeline, or an expiration date. Unfortunately, grief is not “fixable” or able to be sped up. While we will examine where you may feel stuck in your grief journey, you can expect that the pain of grief will likely continue to ebb and flow over time. We will work together to build coping strategies to manage the waves of pain as they come, and to find tools to help you carry on in times of overwhelming pain.
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Yoga nidra or ‘yogic sleep’ is a state of consciousness between waking and sleep, typically induced by a guided meditation. The practice dates back to the ancient Hebrew book, the Mahabharata. It is done lying completely on the back in a restful position and does not require physical movement. A guide instructs the students to connect into their body, mind, and subconscious mind in an intentional but soothing way. For the purposes of griefwork, we use Yoga Nidra for intentional rest and healing subconscious wounds.
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Yogic practices have clinically proven benefits to both physical and mental health including: improving sleep, reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation, lessening chronic pain and lowering blood pressure. In addition, yoga can be very effective in developing coping skills and reaching a more positive outlook on life. We are not defining yoga in the modern sense of bendy poses and headstands. All of my work can be done sitting in a chair or lying still on a mat. We will not delve into the spiritual aspects of yoga in our work unless requested. (Source: American Osteopathic Association)