Hello, I'm Kylee
I believe grief is not something that requires closure. It is a powerful force that lives within us and has its own ‘life’ force in a plethora of ways. It is asking us to lean in, to feel it fully, and then to alchemize our being through healing ourselves. Grief requires, and sometimes demands, methods of integration so that one can embrace painful turbulence and invite consistent becoming while living a life full of joy and sadness together as one. Our wounds are a custom invitation to walk our unique path of healing.
I am fulfilling my personal calling to be of service to others as a Grief Doula. Others will inevitably walk the bereaved path and we all experience grief universally. I welcome all forms of grief that needs tending to with deep care. Death, loss, suffering, and transition are a natural part of the life cycle. It’s possible to transform pain into purpose with compassionate heart work, self-healing, and loving support. (?)
My Mission
is rooted in the heart-centered foundation of ‘rehumanizing’ our approach to grief in the Western world. To help people personally and collectively grieve consciously by learning ‘how’ to lean in, tend with compassion, and transform deep suffering into one’s own liberation. I am present to accompany and guide others in self-discovery toward post traumatic growth while educating and resourcing them toward the embodied understanding that “death is a teacher, and grief is a practice” within the natural lifecycle. Lastly and most importantly for my own heart medicine, to honor my son, Oliver, everyday by giving back what I have been given—a path to living life fully with grief and love as my awakening companions.
What is a Grief Doula?
A ‘Doula’ is a trained professional who ‘tends’ and supports another person through a significant life experience(s). Just as a Birth Doula supports a soon to be Mother in all the phases of having a baby to keep her safe, informed, and guided, a Grief Doula accompanies others’ grief journeys with them. The grief could be related to scenarios such as death, loss, bereavement, transitions, passages, health issues, identity, etc.
Since grief is deeply connected to love, it can show up wherever your heart experiences deep emotion and connection to life’s precious gifts.
Do you need one-on-one grief support?
It takes courage to create space for healing. I commend your bravery for being here seeking alternatives to explore deeper currents of grief’s presence in your life.
A common denominator for why people seek creative grief support is to find a way to heal their tender hearts and alleviate the pervasive suffering that aches within. It could be an emergent situation or deeply buried grief that is ready to speak its truth. Maybe it’s time to embrace movement toward change in a brave space with compassionate guidance and trustworthy companionship.
A wise person once said, “There are as many ways to grieve as there are people in the world.” This exemplifies how there is no right way ‘to do grief’ or live for that matter. It’s like a fingerprint, one of a kind and completely authentic.
I am here to help you find your own way to ‘be with’ and to ‘move with’ grief as you navigate through your own journey.
It can be challenging, and it takes time. I’m not here to fix or save anyone, and this is not a ‘one and done’ process. Our time together will be honored with utmost regard to meeting you where you are at in the moment. Wherever we start, the work always leads towards your own path of continuous meaning making. Between sessions, your job is to reflect, process, and lead the way for your own transformation.
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Holistic Healing and Personal Transformation Sessions
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Throughout our time together, you will receive customized resources and choices that integrate the body, speech, and mind, offering a deeply immersive and transformative experience. My approach is holistic and encompasses creative exploration with a personal growth mindset. Our sessions are designed to help you cultivate self-awareness, emotional balance, and spiritual alignment, allowing you to reconnect with your inner wisdom and personal truth.
Every new inquiry about creative grief support and guidance begins with a free discovery call or zoom before scheduling an appointment. This is the best way to see if we are in alignment and if my services are a good fit for you. You can ask questions and get a feel for what our heart work together will be like.
The beautiful drive to Sacred Dwelling, above the Sky River Valley, prepares you for your experience. A breath of fresh mountain air welcomes you upon arrival. Nature’s embrace offers nourishment as you take a grounding walk through the cedar lined trail toward the yurt in the woods.
You will be warmly greeted before entering the yurt where you are served hot tea and seated in the center. You will be warmly held by the natural setting, the beauty of ‘the round’, and the personalized center altar.
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Depending on the session, we may explore:
1. Deep Listening & Personal Narrative Expression
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A compassionate space where your personal story can be expressed and heard without judgment.
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Guided reflections and mirroring techniques to help you gain clarity, release emotional blocks, and reframe limiting beliefs.
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Understanding your life experiences through storytelling as a healing and empowering practice.
2. Experiential Embodiment Exercises
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Practices that integrate mind-body awareness, helping you fully inhabit your body with presence and self-compassion.
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Techniques like breathwork, guided visualization, and subtle movement to reduce stress, enhance emotional resilience, and restore inner balance.
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Learning to listen to your body's signals as a guide to intuition, healing, and self-trust.
3. Speaking from the Heart & Clairsentient Communication
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Practices that encourage speaking with authenticity, vulnerability, and clarity.
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Learning to connect with intuitive guidance and energetic wisdom to enrich communication.
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Deepening self-expression that aligns with your emotional truth.
4. Somatic Movement for Self-Regulation
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Engaging the body in conscious, fluid movement to process emotions, release tension, and cultivate a sense of safety.
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Techniques drawn from yoga, dance therapy, breathwork, and trauma-informed movement to help regulate the nervous system.
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Enhancing body awareness and self-empowerment through guided physical expression.
5. Creativity, Art, & Meaning-Making for Expression & Understanding
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Using painting, drawing, sculpting, or collage to express deep emotions and subconscious patterns.
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Exploring symbolism through personal narrative as tools for personal insight and transformation.
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Connecting with your innate creativity as a source of healing and self-discovery.
6. Healing Through the Hands
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Utilizing Reiki, energy healing, or hands-on bodywork to clear blockages and restore harmony.
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Learning self-healing techniques to cultivate a sense of wholeness and vitality.
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Exploring how touch, intention, and presence influence emotional and physical well-being.
7. Educational Resources & Guided Support
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Personalized guidance with books, research, and tools tailored to your unique journey.
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Knowledge and Insights into holistic health, emotional intelligence, and spiritual development.
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Structured support to integrate healing practices into daily life.
8. Connecting with Nature at Sacred Dwelling
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Outdoor grounding practices to restore balance and align with the natural world.
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Mindful walks, nature-based rituals, and eco-spirituality to deepen your connection to the Earth.
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Learning from seasonal cycles, plant wisdom, and natural elements to cultivate inner harmony.
9. Mindfulness, Meditation & Conscious Reflection
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Developing present-moment awareness to reduce stress and cultivate inner stillness and peace.
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Breathing techniques, guided meditation, and mantra work to deepen self-awareness.
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Intentional reflection exercises to enhance clarity, emotional balance, and resilience.
10. Sound Healing for Relaxation & Recalibration
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Using sound vibrations from percussion instruments, singing bowls, drumming, or vocal toning to release energetic blockages.
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Facilitating deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and emotional clearing.
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Exploring the healing frequencies of sound and music as a tool for transformation.
11. Journaling, Writing Prompts & Word Play
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Guided journaling exercises to process emotions, clarify thoughts, and inspire self-discovery.
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Word-based creative exploration to access subconscious insights and intuitive wisdom.
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Encouraging self-reflection through structured and free form writing techniques.
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12. The Power of Metaphor, Symbology & Imaginal Space
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Working with archetypes and symbols to unlock deeper self-awareness.
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Exploring the language of metaphor through guided visualization, animism, and experiential exercises.
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Learning to see life’s challenges and transformations through a mythic, symbolic lens.
13. Embracing the Mystery & What Reveals Itself
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Being present to spontaneous insights, synchronicities, and intuitive guidance that emerge.
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Cultivating an open, trusting relationship with the unknown and the unfolding path.
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Allowing space for deep surrender, spiritual connection, and profound self-revelation.
Why Choose This Practice?
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Personalized & Intuitive: Each session is tailored to your unique needs, whether emotional, physical, or spiritual.
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Holistic & Integrative: A blend of ancient wisdom and modern healing modalities to offer a truly comprehensive approach.
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Safe & Supportive: A judgment-free, nurturing space to explore, heal, and transform.
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Deeply Transformative: It’s not just about short-term relief but creating lasting change that enhances self-discovery and well-being.
You can read more about the power of expressive modalities and what they are in the grief garden.
"I am always honored and humbled to walk beside another who is tending to the layers of their grief garden."
Sacred Dwelling is a beautiful, calming sanctuary an easy drive from Seattle. I have done several workshops here and always leave feeling transformed. The land is like a magical forest and the yurt is warm and lovely and safe. Kylee's gentle, generous spirit is an endless well of wisdom, especially doing the hard work of moving through grief.
-Martha Early
