Collaboration Stories — Grief: Navigating loss so presence, intention and coherence become available.
These collaborations reflect how inner intelligence becomes available in moments of grief, loss and difficulty. When attention returns to the body, the heart, individuals are able to access clear presence to navigate change, relationship and responsibility with greater precision and capacity.
Collaboration aim:
Returning to wholeness after sudden loss of husband.
Client: K., Fernie, Canada, Accountant & Retreat Owner
Orientation: This collaboration supported a response to sudden, profound loss. Rather than managing emotion as an obstacle, the work created space for integration allowing the client to move with endurance, presence and clarity as life responsibilities unfolded.
Shift: With coherence supported over time, the client described a renewed connection to life, memory and practical direction, allowing grief to become part of ongoing engagement rather than an interruption.
Reflection: “The work I did with Sarah over three months had a greater impact and created more healing and awareness for me than the weekly sessions I had with my therapist for over a period of a year. I was guided to work with Sarah after my husband suddenly died. Her gentle guidance served as a re-awakening for my soul through the grief, and helped me align with my highest purpose and come back home to my heart.”
Collaboration aim:
Redefining motherhood after death of parent.
Client: R., Entrepreneur, Consulting Agency, Calgary, Canada
Orientation: The work centered on restoring the client’s trust in her own awareness amid overlapping roles, responsibilities, and loss. The collaboration held space for reflection and clarity rather than reaction.
Shift: The client reported that moments of difficulty were met with greater understanding and intentionality rather than avoidance or fragmentation.
Reflection: “Sarah was able to tune in and give me the clarity I needed to navigate the most difficult time of my life. She helped me look beyond my current circumstances to find meaning and a path forward. She showed me how to step more fully into BEing and let my heart lead the way in my healing, awareness and growth. Thank you, Sarah. I will always remember and cherish your support through this unimaginably hard time.”
Collaboration aim:
Re-align with heart after death of beloved.
Client: N., Communications Professional, Kelowna, Canada
Orientation: This engagement provided space for the client to notice what was held in body and habit and to invite coherent presence back into active life.
Shift: As inner alignment returned, the client reported ease, renewed energy and a sense of solidity not available before the work.
Reflection: “I slept like a log after our session. I feel like a million bucks. I have had so much energy and have been sleeping well, I feel much lighter. Does this normally happen with your clients? You are magic! This is an incredible gift, thank you Sarah.”
Collaboration aim:
Ending marriage with intention.
Client: D., Toronto, Canada, Business Owner
Orientation: This session centred on creating conditions of clarity where the client could explore what was emerging in and beyond a long-term partnership.
Shift: The client described new relational possibilities that honoured both presence and autonomy.
Reflection: “I listened to your guidance around trusting my knowing, and I followed my heart. I did it (ended my marriage) in such a gentle way, that although there is pain and emotion, we’re buddies. We’re not enemies. That’s friggin’ beautiful. I’m so thankful for your help and guidance in getting there.”
Collaboration aim:
Establishing personal power amongst career change.
Client: A., Accountant, Vancouver, Canada
Orientation: This collaboration explored how professional context and inner coherence intersect, supporting the client’s capacity to act and stand with greater clarity.
Shift: Reported shifts included increased calm and a grounded sense of capacity for change and assertion.
Reflection: “I have to say, that our session was magical. The hurt and the anger from my personal, to work life, has dissipated greatly. The calmness in my heart and soul is something that I have longed for, well, for years. Thanks so much, Sarah. You have a wonderful gift and in just one session with you, I have never felt so safe, loved and understood.”