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She helped me through the most difficult time in my life. I can now look to the future with anticipation.

I reached out to Dr. Michelle Peticolas three months after my soul mate died tragically at the age of thirty-seven, the journey of grief has been a brutal one. Looking back, I was in complete shock for the better of six months despite the support systems that were in place for me–love of friends and family and shared experiences with other widows/widowers from my weekly Partner Loss Group. I thought I was doing okay even though I was still crying every day. When I signed up for the Release Your Grief and Thrive Program, I was hopeful, but honestly I had no idea how she was going to lead me to achieve the thriving part. Today I am amazed at where I am; I have come so far. I can now look to the future with anticipation. Dr. Michelle’s support and guidance gave me the tools I needed to face the challenges that came up–beyond a simplistic view of just missing my partner. When faced with harsh circumstances, we have a choice in how we struggle. She helped me through the most difficult time in my life. With her support, I was able to transform my grief into gratitude. I give Dr. Michelle the highest recommendation for anyone going through the emotional trauma of losing a loved one. My partner is not gone, he is always with me. Dr. Michelle has helped me to accept that.

It was very helpful — helps me feel more connected and understood, supported

Reminds me that being present is enough. It was very helpful to have this extra time to discuss with my colleague our experience of feeling helpless at times and how we deal with it.

We don’t often get the opportunity or have the space at work to relate on this level, and it helps me feel more connected and understood, supported.

I really enjoyed being in Michelle’s group.

I really enjoyed being in Michelle’s group. Even though the other members were much older and no one had young children like me, I found common ground with everyone and I got a lot from it. I especially appreciated Michelle — her comfort, insights, connections, the opportunity she gave me to go deep and explore the spiritual side. I think she’s wonderful.

Michelle has integrity like no other person in my entire 40+ years of experience working with other life coaches, therapists, spiritual teachers, etc.

While working with Michelle, I discovered she has the integrity like no other person in my entire 40+ years of experience working with other life coaches, therapists, spiritual teachers, etc. She does what she says and sticks to her word like no other. Her boundaries are firm and straightforward, yet she bends “softly” at the right moment when I need her to hear me at a deep humane and spiritual level. After my feeling betrayed by other coaches, therapists, and yoga teachers throughout my life, Michelle has restored my faith in her as a conscientious, aware, and human healer. That is a good start for me.

Michelle was brilliant — a wise mentor, therapist and a coach

This program for me was a deep dive into the emotions I was not willing to examine by myself. I needed the right coach to be on my side and support me on that journey. Michelle was brilliant at that, a wise mentor, therapist and a coach, she laid out the steps I needed to take in order to move forward in my life.

I went way back into my past and addressed some unspoken issues, releasing the weight I was carrying and allowing myself to forgive and close some old chapters of my life. I reevaluated the meaning of what was happening and embraced the good, the bad and the ugly as part of my own transformational story. I felt empowered as a result of that.

The more we share, the less alone we are

Excellent to be able to talk about reality of death for all of us, especially if you have had a family member facing death within the year. It helps us to walk ourselves and our loved ones home. The more we share, the less alone we are.

I want to commend Michelle for putting this very special workshop together. Her passion, knowledge and spirit shine through.

I am grateful to Michelle for guiding me to channel all my emotions in a life affirming way

Michelle helped me deal with the untimely death of my dear friend and roommate and put her loss in a new perspective. During those dark days after her death, I felt suspended in a space between life and death and could see both dimensions. At times I wanted life and other times I wanted to cross over. I am grateful to Michelle for guiding me to channel all my emotions in a life affirming way that has empowered me to get past my heart-wrenching grief and see that I am where I am meant to be. I have started a book that encompasses many related subjects and I acknowledge Michelle for encouraging my writing as a powerful and creative way to release my deep emotions around grief and loss.

Michelle’s presentation has given me a greater sensitivity to the processes of grief, life and death and more awareness about the need to observe.

I strongly recommend her for her skillful and caring approach to extremely difficult life events. She is a true gem!

Michelle was of great help in guiding me through the grieving process. Her experience and knowledge of grief and its process, helped to validate my feelings. With her warm, sensitive and gentle approach to healing, I felt heard and understood. She helped me to see where I was in my grieving and assisted me to take the steps I needed to move forward. She has a novel approach to understanding grief and how it can be a transformational platform for life changes. I strongly recommend her for her skillful and caring approach to extremely difficult life events. She is a true gem!