What It Means to Be a Grief Companion

Grief companioning is not about fixing or advising, it's about being fully present with another’s pain, holding space for their story, and honoring the sacredness of their grief.

  • Hold space without judgment
  • Witness pain without trying to fix it
  • Walk beside, not ahead or behind

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Step Into Your Purpose with Accredited Grief and Life Coach Certifications

Gain the tools, confidence, and credibility to support others through loss or help them build a life they love. Our accredited programs honor both the heart and the craft of companioning and coaching.

  • Earn a trusted certification that builds confidence and credibility
  • Learn practical, heart-centered techniques to support others
  • Get a clear, step-by-step roadmap to launch your meaningful coaching practice

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Empower Your Journey with Free Support

Access a growing library of free tools to support your healing, nurture your growth, and guide your coaching journey, no matter where you are on the path.

  • The Little Grief Book and Healing After Loss Guide for gentle, self-paced support
  • Self-Guided Mini Course to deepen your understanding of grief and healing
  • Build & Launch Workbook to help you start your purpose-driven coaching business

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Be the First to Know About the Next Healing Hearts Haven Retreat

Join a heart-centered retreat designed to gently support your grief journey. These transformative gatherings offer a safe and nurturing space to process loss, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with renewed strength, hope, and purpose

  • A Compassionate Community: Share your story, be seen in your grief, and receive support without judgment
  • Healing Practices: Experience tools like heart coherence and guided meditation to build calm and resilience
  • Renewed Purpose: Leave with practical tools, inner clarity, and a sense of hope for the path ahead

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Trusted by over +3,600 beautiful souls

Terri helped me work through the grief of loosing my mother and other family members. At the same time I realized I was grieving so much more in my life. Working through that grief with her changed my life. I’m now thriving like never before. Grief can be so much more than death and she helped me discover that. She listened to my every word and helped me realize things I had no idea about myself. I’ll be forever grateful for her changing my life! She worked around my schedule and we worked through FaceTime and it was so convenient and easy! If I could give her 100 stars I would.

Crissy W.
Courageous Grief Support Client

I started grief support coaching back in September with Terri, who has experienced the loss of a child, I 100% believe she was divinely sent to me for help. I knew that I couldn’t do it alone and wanted someone who knew exactly what I was feeling and going through. I absolutely love her for ALL she has done and continues to help me through this healing journey. Thank you Terri for allowing me to feel all the emotions that I’m experiencing and giving me the courage to step forward.

Julie K.
Courageous Grief Support Client

If you are looking for Grief Coaching, look no further. I went through a tough divorce and was grieving the death of a marriage. I'm so glad I have Terri to guide me through this journey. It's not easy doing it alone. She's helped me see that I am worthy, I deserve happiness, and how to stand up for myself. I have built confidence and inspired people around me. Friends and Family have noticed a big change in the way I carry myself, physically and emotionally. Having someone believe in you and remind you that anything is possible, that's priceless. Terri's story in itself, is an inspiration To hear what she has gone through and for her to want to help others, that's true compassion and it shows in her work. Forever thankful!!

Desiree P.
Courageous Grief Support Client

I’m so grateful I took the plunge. Terri’s class gave me powerful insights and practical tools that will stay with me for a lifetime. Her lessons were clear, well-structured, and deeply impactful. Despite earning a degree, I truly didn’t feel ready to fully support clients in their grief until I took her course. Now, I feel confident, equipped, and inspired.

I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Chelsea S.
Certification Program Graduate

As a funeral service professional and someone who has a deep calling for helping others heal, this course came into my life at the most divine time. This was a very impactful resource for my path, career and own journey. Terri is a breath of fresh air as she is like minded and has set up an amazing course full of success. I am grateful to have become a Master Grief Coach!

Caryn D.
Certification Program Graduate

Just what I was looking for ! As a End of Life Doula this course was perfect to add to my training and education. The course was self paced (great for those with busy lives) yet Terri was always accessible to answer questions and to connect with. While I have worked with widows in my community for years having my Master Grief coaching certification just adds to the way I can help and coach others along their path. Thank you Terri for offering this amazing course !

Carol W.
Certification Program Graduate

I recently attended a grief retreat led by Master Grief Coach,Terri Chaplin -and it was a truly transformative experience!
From the very beginning, Terri created a safe and welcoming space where there was no judgment and everyone's feelings were validated. This allowed for open and honest conversations to flow freely, creating a sense of community and support among the group. I was able to fully embrace my vulnerability and work through my grief in a positive and healing way. The retreat was held in a beautiful venue @ Full Circle Retreats, Christina and Kim prepared delicious food . The venue provided a peaceful atmosphere, adding to the overall experience. I am so pleased that I took the opportunity to attend this retreat and was able to form connective strong bonds with 9 amazing women, who were also on their own journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of support and healing.

Melissa A.
Courageous Retreat Guest

Finding Terri has been such a blessing. She has helped me so much with the grief I've been trying to deal with from losing my husband of almost 50 years together. She's given me so much inspiration, insight, and tools to help me navigate this painful journey. She is truly amazing. I highly recommend her. Thank you Terri! I look forward to our next meeting.

Melanie S.
Courageous Grief Support Client

Terri became the person I could open up to and talk to after the loss of my son which has been the most difficult life event ever. She is absolutely amazing and has a way of processing grief that helped me move past so much such as guilt, shame, anger, and fear. She helped me look at my grief in a way that challenged my perception about it and where I was stuck in grief, sadness, and depression. Her workbook continues to help me through the journey of processing my feelings and digging deeper to get through this incredibly tough time.

Sherry B.
Courageous Grief Support Client

I had been feeling called to include grief coaching to my end of life work for some time. It was something that I was putting off until I was confronted with my own devastating loss. The timing, the support from Terri and the content was exactly what I needed to step into this role as a Master Grief Coach. I feel confident in my abilities to hold space for grief and create a non judgmental environment for healing after taking this training.
The ongoing support I've felt after completing my certification from Terri and the great community she's creating has been an added gift! .

Lynn P.
Certification Program Graduate

Extensive knowledge and useful real world tools for helping others in grief spaces. This program was amazing for guiding you through grief work and how to show up for others, very comprehensive and easy to navigate, full of priceless knowledge and resources, and overall just an amazing heartfelt approach to helping others navigate grief in both professional and spiritual ways. Thank you so much Terri for creating this space to help others help other grievers. Highly recommended program

Lauren S.
Certification Program Graduate

Terri's Healing Hearts Master Grief Coach Certification program was very helpful in my journey as a Grief Coach. Having this certification gave me more credibility in my business and the information covered in the program was very helpful and easy to apply to my coaching. Terri was always available for questions or to discuss course content. I highly recommend this program for anyone interested in pursuing a career or a side hustle as a Grief Coach.

Emily C.
Certification Program Graduate
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR

COMPASSIONATE COMPANION TERRI CHAPLIN

With over five years of experience companioning others in grief, Terri believes that healing begins not with fixing, but with feeling. Her work is not about offering quick solutions or rushing through sorrow. It is about holding space gently and patiently, without judgment. She witnesses grief in all its rawness and stays present with it, honoring each person's pain as sacred and deeply personal.

Her approach to grief support is rooted in presence and trust. She listens with her heart, not just her ears. This companioning model, one of walking beside rather than leading or pushing, is central to everything she does. Whether in private sessions, community workshops, or conversations sparked by her writing, she offers a steady presence, a soft place to land, and a reminder that you do not have to go through it alone.

Terri has had the privilege of co-authoring the best-selling book Unstoppable and sharing her voice in various publications. Yet the deepest honor comes in the quiet moments when someone allows her into their grief. When they cry. When they reflect. When they trust her enough to let their guard down. Terri believes in the possibility of healing, not by forgetting or getting over it, but by learning how to carry both the love and the loss forward.

As a Grief Companion & Educator, Terri also teaches others how to walk beside the grieving through her accredited certification programs. These programs reflect the same heart-centered, presence-based philosophy that guides her own work. It is a sacred privilege for her to walk beside someone in their grief, to witness their heartache, and to remind them that even in the midst of sorrow, they are never alone.

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