Grief support & training from the creator of Mindfulness & Grief
Grounded in both personal loss and professional experience, Heather Stang approaches grief support as human-to-human care. As the creator of the Mindfulness & Grief System and recipient of the 2025 ADEC Clinical Practice Award, she offers practical tools, compassionate presence, and a deep respect for the individual path of each person, whether you're grieving yourself or supporting others through it.
There’s no right way to grieve—but there is support
Grief doesn’t follow rules, and it doesn’t show up the same way for everyone.
You might feel like your body’s gone offline, or like your mind won’t stop racing. Some days you might feel numb. Other days, the waves come without warning.
You may be:
- Struggling to sleep or focus
- Disconnected from your body or emotions
- Tired of pretending you're okay
- Unsure how to keep going—or if you want to
- Overwhelmed by emotions when you least expect it
Well-meaning advice can feel hollow.
And the world often moves on long before you’re ready.
But you don’t have to figure this out alone.
Right now, it may feel like the pain will never lift.
But over time—and with the right support—grief can become something you live with, not just suffer through.
My mindfulness-based approach helps you stay steady in the storm, reconnect with what matters most, and honour your grief without being consumed by it.
You’ll be met with calm, clarity, and compassion—even in the moments that feel impossible.
Grief counseling that honors your pace, your story, your love
Developed over two decades of practice—and honored with the 2025 Clinical Practice Award from the Association of Death Education and Counseling—this mindfulness-based approach is designed to support you without pressure, judgment, or toxic positivity.
You’ll learn how to:
- Stay present with your emotions instead of fighting them
- Rebuild your life while staying connected to your loved one
- Move through grief at your own pace, with support that adapts to you
This work blends meditation, journaling, self-reflection, and body-based practices to help you feel more grounded, more connected, and more at home in yourself—one step at a time.
Meet Heather — grief educator, author, and companion for your healing journey
I’ve dedicated my life to supporting people like you through grief. My Mindfulness & Grief System has helped thousands find stability, compassion, and connection during the hardest times of their lives. I’m here to walk with you, one step at a time.
Do more than just cope with grief
Take Back Control
Heather offers you structure, guidance, and a safe space to process what you're feeling individually or in a group setting
Honor Your Love
Experiences to nurture the continuing bond with your loved one while caring for your body, mind, and spirit.
Lifelong Resilience
The Mindfulness & Grief framework gives you a reliable plan to tend to what hurts and build future resilience.
What my clients say
What was missing for me with other support group was tools and validation. Heather doesn't just lead/administer the group, she hears you, receives your pain in such a beautiful way. You know you have been heard by someone skillful in grief and others who know your pain all to well.
Karen
bereaved daughter
Those moments when I was just in angst or couldn’t sleep…I could turn to the processes in the modules or things we had shared on calls and find those moments of peace and eventually the moments linked into hours and days and weeks.
Sharon
bereaved spouse
The meditation practice has been crucial to helping me gain some level of calm and acceptance about life on life's terms. Heather's gentle presence is a weekly respite from the relentless pain of grief, and her wisdom about the grieving process helps to normalize all that we experience as we move through it.
S.A.
BEREAVED SIBLING
Choose the grief support that is right for you
Grief support that fits your needs—and your pace.
Not ready to begin? That’s okay. Start here.
Support doesn’t always begin with a conversation. Sometimes, it starts with a quiet moment and the right words.
When reaching out feels overwhelming, you can begin by simply exploring. These gentle, practical articles offer comfort, clarity, and guidance at your own pace—no pressure, no expectations.
My Most Popular Articles
Why Grief Causes Us To Lose Self-Confidence — And 10 Ways To Rebuild It
Discover how to regain your sense of self after loss.
Grief Journaling: Unlock Solace and Peace in Just a Few Minutes a Day
Learn how journaling can bring relief, insight, and healing.
7 Steps to Honor Your Loved One on Their Death Anniversary
Create meaningful rituals to transform hard days into moments of connection.
Grief Insomnia: 8 Tips To Get More Sleep After Loss
Practical strategies to ease the restlessness that often follows bereavement.
Get mindful grief support you can actually use
Each week, I’ll send you practical tools, reflections, and encouragement rooted in mindfulness and real-world grief care—so you can navigate life after loss with more clarity and self-compassion.
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