Allow Peace to take root so Hope can bloom again.
Welcome
As a Compassionate Support Guide, I believe grief is a deeply personal journey—one as unique as the person experiencing it.
Grief often grows from the soil of loss, heartbreak, life transitions, or difficult diagnoses. It is commonly mistaken for simply sadness or mourning, but like a garden, grief holds much more beneath the surface. It is a tender, sometimes messy, process of turning over the earth of our lives—feeling, exploring, and rediscovering who we are.
Much like tending a garden, grief asks us to be patient, to nourish what’s beneath the surface, and to trust that new life can eventually emerge. Some days are about weeding out pain; others are about planting seeds of hope, even when the soil feels dry.
My purpose is to walk beside you with compassion and care, helping you tend to your emotional landscape—so that, in time, peace can take root and hope can bloom again.
Our Vision
The Compassionate Support Community exists to walk alongside you with empathy and understanding as you navigate loss, heartbreak, challenging diagnoses, and life’s many transitions. Our mission is to help you rediscover hope and meaning, even in the most difficult times. Along with a wide range of individual and group support options, Ellen also offers educational programming tailored to diverse settings and needs.
Our Story
This Compassionate Support Community was created through a blend of personal and professional experience. We are here to walk beside you, offering guidance, compassion, and resources every step of the way as you honor your unique journey.
Community Support
Join our compassionate, empowering and supportive environment. You can connect with us through a variety of resources:
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Free Facebook Group: Compassionate Support Community
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Free Compassionate Support Circle
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Free quarterly newsletter
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Sliding scale options for individual support
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In-person retreats
About Ellen
Your Compassionate Support Guide
Ellen is passionate about supporting individuals through their grief journeys with deep compassion, empathy, and soul-nurturing resources. She views grief not simply as a process of letting go, but as a profound path of self-discovery and transformation. Whether you're facing the pain of loss, the weight of heartbreak, a difficult diagnosis, or a major life transition, Ellen walks beside you—offering guidance, presence, and unwavering support every step of the way.
A widow, a breast cancer thriver, and the mother of a pediatric cancer survivor, Ellen brings a depth of personal experience to her work. She has also endured the loss of her mother and in-laws and is currently helping care for her father. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Michigan, Ellen also holds a law degree and is trained as a life and health coach—equipping her to support others with insight, resilience, and grace.
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"Grief is a sacred journey, unique to each soul. It is not only a path of sorrow, but also one of transformation-where we gently rediscover ourselves and the deeper meaning woven through our lives and relationships. You are not alone; I am here to walk beside you, holding space as you find your way through."