Grief resources & strategies for healing loss, includes: the loss of a parent; 10 steps & 7 tasks of grieving; supporting a bereaved friend; grief dreams; articles, books, tapes, workshops.
Keywords: grief, loss, bereavement, grieving, grief support, loss of a parent, parents dying, grieving resources, healing, death, relationships, psychotherapy, psychology, spirituality, self-help
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I have been a psychotherapist (with a specialty in grief) in private practice for 39 years and author of Honoring Grief: Creating a Space to Let Yourself Heal, Losing a Parent, The Infinite Thread: Healing Relationships Beyond Loss, and How Did I Miss All This Before? Waking Up to the Magic of Our Ordinary Lives. Lecturing at universities (JFK University, UC Extension Santa Cruz), professional organizations and major conferences, I offer a unique perspective to grieving through my work with the imagination, weaving together case histories, practical advice, and experiential exercises.
What is your primary product or service?
my private practice, books and teaching
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I majored in Psychology at UC Santa Cruz-- I was inspired by Dr Bob Frager's classes and aikido instruction.
Provide detailed directions to your location
My office is conveniently located in a peaceful, country setting in the Soquel hills, just minutes from the freeway.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, cash
What are your hours of operation?
I work Monday to Friday 9-noon and 3-6PM.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"I can say from my own personal experience that the work Alexandra Kennedy brings through her books, as well as her life's work as a psychotherapist, is one of great healing, compassion, and transformation. . . I highly recommend Alexandra’s books, workshops, and private sessions."
— Teresa
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
We grieve to wake up to life—to embrace the exquisite beauty and sorrow of being fully alive, to learn to savor the simple moments.
—Alexandra Kennedy