I am a Loss & Wellbeing Specialist living in the beautiful county of Herefordshire.

I deliver two amazing loss-supporting programmes; Edu-Therapy and the Grief Recovery Method, both provide you with the practical, mental and emotional tools needed to resolve any incomplete losses you may be currently experiencing. Available online as well in person, I work locally, nationally and internationally.

Edu-Therapy: I trained in this exceptional programme in 2023. Many of the unhelpful comments spoken, or the many beliefs held in our society, especially around loss and grief actually minimise, invalidate or intellectualize our painful experiences and emotions. This can force us to suppress how we feel. Edu-Therapy acknowledges the multitude of ways that grief can impact our brain, our body & of course our relationships. A profoundly insightful holistic and life changing journey; highly recommended.

https://www.dawnford.co.uk/edu-therapy

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​​The Grief Recovery Method (GRM): In 2016 I trained in The Grief Recovery Method - I was drawn to it because I love the holistic approach that this programme (and the Edu-Therapy) has at its core. You complete the programme with a true sense of being heard, with all your emotions validated, with a greater awareness and increased emotional resilience.

https://www.dawnford.co.uk/about-the-programme

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​The majority of my Edu-Therapy or Grief Recovery work is around bereavement but I also help clients with other losses such as; challenging relationships, breakups, family estrangement, separation, divorce, moving, bullying, loss of health (yours or the health of someone close) and pet loss. Other losses include intangible ones such as loss of confidence, loss of purpose, loss of self-worth. ​

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​Helping Children With Loss: I am passionate about delivering this eye-opening group training 'Helping Children With Loss'. A must for anyone who works with or cares for children. You learn the importance of using supportive emotional language; what we've always heard and maybe repeated isn't always the most helpful. You learn how grief affects children's behaviour, and how to help children with their emotions, their grief. I cannot express how enormously beneficial this programme is - for those who participate as well as for those they will be helping. 

https://www.dawnford.co.uk/help-children-with-loss-training

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Bespoke Cloth Keepsakes: I have been creating Keepsakes since 2006. I carefully turn your treasured clothes into a Keepsake that you can hold close; bringing comfort in times of sadness, separation and grief.

Each commission is a huge privilege. 

https://www.dawnford.co.uk/bespoke-cloth-keepsakes

Grief & Art Workshops: I completed my Art & Design degree in 2000 and soon after I was invited to deliver the first of many 'Emotions & Art' workshops in schools. I use art & textiles as a creative platform to help children express their feelings. Various other group workshops have followed, the most recent of which was a 'Grief & Art' workshop in the summer of 2021 as part of the Knife Angel Tour.

https://www.dawnford.co.uk/grief-art-workshops

Artist: I am also a practising artist and my last three exhibitions have taken a much more personal exploration. I now find myself combining my love of line, textiles, movement & childhood with loss, tenderness and memory. I am fascinated with the coming together of my two areas of interest & passion.

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Please get in touch with me to book your free 20mins Intro Call or for more details: 07928110041   dawn@dawnford.co.uk