Online Grief Support Group
Free monthly gatherings for heartbroken pet parents.
A supportive group of pet parents who get what you are going through.
Insights and resources for navigating your unique grief journey.
Strategies for coping with your grief and tending to your heart.
“Melissa brings her whole heart and soul to this work and meets others on their grief journey from this space. She is the perfect blend of compassionate guide and trusted resource to grief work.”
~ Indie’s Mom
If we haven’t met, I’m Melissa Seipel.
I’m an ICF-certified leadership and transitions coach who has supported hundreds of people through the complicated, gut-wrenching journey of grief.
The unexpected kind.
The months-to-prepare kind.
The angry, desperate, quiet, or numb kind.
Grief comes in a million little sensations.
And it comes in big waves that take us under.
I completed David Kessler's Grief Educator program and am certified in the Grief Recovery Method and Sacred Crossing's Death Doula program.
Perhaps more importantly, my specialties are steeped in lived losses that include multiple pregnancies, an adult stepson, a father and father-in-law to cancer, murder-suicide of dear ones, and of course...beloved pets.
I know how heartbreaking it is to lose your best friend.
I also know it’s possible for life to feel joyful, purposeful, and fun again.
It would be an honor to help you carry your grief as you take your next steps.
“This is the first support group I have ever attended, and I didn’t know what to expect. I definitely didn't expect to be put at ease so quickly nor did I expect to find so many kindred spirits in the same place all at once. It is an incredible gift. What I found most comforting was having others from across the continent who have perfect empathy with what I am feeling. These are those who won't look at me as I share and wonder why it hurts so much when it's ‘just a dog.’”
~ Tippy’s Mom
Do you have questions about our group?
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No. Our gatherings are free and open to anyone who has lost a pet, regardless of when the loss occurred.
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Absolutely not. This is a time and safe space for grieving and healing. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you wish. If you’d like to simply watch, that’s fine too! We will support you in the way that feels best for you.
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Of course. I offer 1:1 sessions and private text support if those feel like better options for you. Learn more right here →
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I’m happy you’re interested in joining us! Simply click the button below to register for our next monthly gathering!
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We meet on Zoom. When you register for our next group call, particpation details will be shared with you. I recommend enjoying the call in a cozy and comfortable place — quiet and free from distractions.
“I attended one of Melissa’s pet loss support groups. Her exceptional compassion, listening skills, and tools and techniques to navigate grief helped me find peace after losing both of my kitties within a short time period. I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with the grief of losing a pet.”
~ Truffle and Brie’s Mom