About Me
Hi! I’m Andrea and I want to personally welcome you to “The Loss of a Parent”. I have learned through my own journey of grief that I am capable of feeling joy…in fact, my ability to feel joy has never left me!
Although I still have moments of sadness, I am really amazed at how peaceful I feel. I guess I have come to the realization that it is possible (and even okay) to feel an abundance of joy as I think about my mother, or go on with my daily activities. So, what would happen if others could feel joy despite their loss? What would happen if grieving one’s death doesn’t have to be a constant state of sadness or emptiness? What if we learned to look at death differently? I believe these are concepts worth exploring, and I invite you to join me!
As a respected thought leader, I have helped hundreds of teachers, parents, and kids overcome and survive the perils of teenage life. I use practical guidance and coaching as a means to help parents and educators bring out the best in youth and teens. During my time with the department of human services, I helped families in crisis situations gain stability and hope in their lives. Over the last decade, I have worked closely with teens and their parents as a school counselor to resolve problems which have included bullying, failing grades, peer pressures, family issues, and surviving grief and loss.
My secret is in using a coaching model. Coaching helps kids (and everyone else) tap into their inner wisdom and find their own answers. It gives teens the confidence and the ability to make better decisions and to take charge of their own lives…and, it does so without imposing anyone else’s views, beliefs or demands over their own.