Our Certified Grief and the Next Mile™ Facilitators

There comes a moment after loss when the world expects movement, but the heart is still catching its breath. The crisis may have passed. Support may have faded. Life may be quietly asking for participation again. And yet, internally something feels paused. Grief and the Next Mile™ exists for this space. Not the raw beginning. Not the polished “after.” But the living middle where individuals are still orienting themselves to a life that has changed.

Whether you are navigating personal loss or seeking support for a group, team, or community, our facilitators are here to walk beside you, one mile at a time. Permission is granted to begin wherever you are.

Browse available facilitators or submit a request to be matched based on your organization's specific needs.

“You don’t have to know the whole road. You only need permission to take the next step, the next mile in your own way, in your own time. This framework does not promise transformation. It offers companionship, clarity, and courage. And it trusts that when people are met without urgency, life finds its way back in quietly, honestly, and sustainably.” – Dora Carpenter

Important Disclaimer. This program is educational and facilitative in nature and is not coaching-specific. It is not intended to replace professional counseling, therapy, or mental health services. Grief and the Next Mile™ does not diagnose, treat, cure, or heal grief. Facilitators do not provide clinical or therapeutic services. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for immediate support.