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And when the work of grieving is done, 
The wound of loss will heal 
And you will have learned 
To wean your eyes 
From that gap in the air 
And be able to
enter the hearth 
In your soul where your loved one 
Has awaited your return 
All the time.

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John O'Donohue

Grief and Loss

Your soul remembers how to heal, even
when
your
heart
forgets.

Grief hurts in ways that words can’t always explain. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, a dream, a job or a way of life, it can feel like a piece of you is missing. Hypnotherapy gives you a calm, quiet place to meet those feelings instead of stuffing them down or pretending you're okay when you’re not.  Hypnotherapy opens a space beyond ordinary consciousness, allowing unexpressed sorrow to find voice and movement. These experiences can be profoundly soothing, especially when words or logic fall short.

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Grief can manifest in many forms—emotional, physical, and psychological—and if unresolved, can contribute to depression, insomnia, or somatic symptoms. Hypnotherapy has been clinically shown to reduce the intensity of grief-related distress by helping clients process emotions stored in the subconscious. A study by Alladin (2012) found that hypnotherapy could significantly reduce symptoms of complicated grief and improve emotional resilience.

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In hypnosis, clients are guided into a relaxed state where they can safely revisit memories, express emotions, and begin to reframe their relationship to the loss. In a session, you might get to say what you never had a chance to say, or reconnect with the part of you that still holds love, even through the pain. Visualization techniques can help clients connect with feelings of closure or ongoing intuitive connection. Rather than suppressing grief, hypnotherapy offers tools to process it gently, allowing space for healing and eventual renewal of life energy. 

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It’s not about forgetting or “getting over” anything—it’s about finding peace, a little at a time, and learning to carry the love forward. You don’t have to do this alone. And you don’t have to rush the healing. Grief often reveals itself in layers, sometimes ancestral or collective, sometimes spiritual. Sessions allow clients to meet their grief with reverence, and even to discover unexpected gifts hidden in the loss—new purpose, deeper compassion, or soul-level initiation. The goal is not to “move on,” but to integrate the experience in a way that honors both the love and the letting go.

In this space between worlds, before we become something new, before we are ready to emerge, we are tender and vulnerable. Perhaps it is not a final destination we seek, but the ability to give ourselves permission, again and again, to be both initiate and witness in this birth. 

-Kristen Roderick

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The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

Carl Rogers

CERTIFIED CLINICAL, INTERPERSONAL

& TRANSPERSONAL HYPNOTHERAPIST

Offering online sessions from

St John in the US Virgin Islands

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Disclaimer

​The information on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Hypnotherapy is a complementary practice that supports well-being and personal growth but does not replace care provided by a licensed healthcare professional. If you have or suspect a medical or mental health condition, consult a qualified provider before starting hypnotherapy. Results can be profound but are never guaranteed. Hypnotherapy is a team effort and the client must have a desire for change. Effort and willingness must be made by the client to participate and follow certain protocols which may require daily commitments for best results. By using this website, you acknowledge that the practitioner is not liable for any outcomes related to hypnotherapy services. For urgent medical or mental health concerns, seek immediate assistance from a healthcare professional or emergency services.

If you are under the care of a medical professional for any condition for which you are seeking hypnosis support, please obtain a signed, written referral from your healthcare provider prior to engaging and moving forward with related sessions. I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, not a mental health practitioner, counselor, or a physician. Hypnotherapy does not take the place of medical or psychiatric care and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treament of any condition. However, it can be a powerful adjunct to many health or mental conditions.
 

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