Author, Founder, Administrator, & Speaker
Cathy Cheshire Llc Master Grief Coaching Certification
Worldwide
Developed the distinctive Master Grief Coaching Certification program as an effective grief education option. Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, Psychology noted, "Loss and grief are part of the human experience. Unfortunately, they are rarely included in graduate training for helping professions." Daniel Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist said "Over 95% of mental health professionals have never been taught about the nature of the mind."Researched the work of prominent psychologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and related specialists. Combined grief expert information with coaching principles. Authored 3 education modules. Clients worldwide could learn, get certified, and create a certification program. Taught mind and body techniques including mindfulness, EFT tapping, and Havening®. Knowledgeable in acupuncture, Reiki, neurofeedback, meditation, hypnosis, and craniosacral therapy. Practiced Tai Chi and enjoyed yoga sessions with cats and alpacas.Presented a Strengthening Resilience interactive workshop on a grief cruise and was a returning speaker for The Compassionate Friends. Provided interviews on platforms including the Open to Hope online community, Am Healing My Soul TV, Coming Back podcast, Exploring the Seasons of Life podcast, Grief and Healing Corner video series, Mr. Heartlight Grief Chat radio show, and Motherless Moms virtual retreat.Those certified include behavioral therapists, clergy, funeral home workers, life coaches, COVID navigators, and rehabilitation staff. Students included individuals trained in areas such as Reiki, meditation, and yoga. Participants ranged from those without formal training to PhD graduates.Testimonials affirming expertise include comments like highly qualified, extremely knowledgeable, innovative, inspiring, highly regarded, amazing mentor, and phenomenal speaker. Program descriptions include comprehensive easy-to-digest quality information, life-changing powerful experience, top-notch, and highly recommended.