Grief Support Coaching for Life Transitions & Loss
Sensitive, caring support for grief, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions through online coaching and group support.
You Are in the Right Place If You Are Experiencing:
Grief or loss that feels heavy in your body
Stress or anxiety affecting sleep, focus, or health
Emotional overwhelm during life or health transitions
Feeling stuck, numb, or disconnected
A desire for support beyond traditional talk therapy
What You Can Expect:
Whether you join our grief support circle or work with me individually, you will find a compassionate space where your experiences are honored and your healing unfolds at your own pace.
A supportive, judgment-free environment
Practical tools for navigating grief and life transitions
Guidance through emotional overwhelm and uncertainty
Connection, reflection, and personal growth
A path toward renewed purpose and resilience
Meet Dr. Marlene Shiple
For over 40 years, I've guided and partnered with clients through grief, life transitions, and retirement planning.
As a certified grief and trauma professional, hypnotherapist, author, and survivor of my own profound loss, I understand that grief is not something to “simply get over "; it’s an experience to be honored, integrated, and transformed.
My approach combines compassionate support with practical tools that help clients navigate change, rebuild stability, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
What Others Are Saying…
"I thought my heart had stopped beating for anything but work. But I'm learning to listen to it again. And for the first time in years, it's whispering, 'Live.'"
— Renee“I never realized how much of me I had put on hold. Now, I'm giving myself permission to live, not just for John's memory, but for me."
— Olivia"I felt seen and supported for the first time since my husband's death..."
— Mary B
A Gentle Place to Begin
If you’re not ready for sessions or conversation, this journal offers a quiet place to begin.
Please know that your contact details are safe here. You will only receive personally crafted communications from Dr. Shiple. Explore the “Welcoming the Dawn” Healing Journey, which includes Dr. Marlene’s best-selling Amazon Book and much more…
What others are saying about “Welcoming the Dawn: Reclaiming Joy
and Purpose After Loss”:
Mary B:
Reviewed in the United States
I’ve read many grief books, even worked with a grief counselor after my loss. Only this book really addressed how to honor my grief and continue with my professional work. It’s not an either-or; it’s an "and." I am grateful to the author for conveying that so beautifully. I found the questions and suggestions in each chapter helpful even now, 18 months into my grief journey.
Transforming Grief
Into
Sacred Healing …
When grief strikes, it can feel like the ground beneath you has crumbled away. The pain of losing someone you love deeply can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and paralyzed.
To transform your grief, you need a nurturing sanctuary where your emotions are honored without judgment, your pain is witnessed with compassion, and your healing unfolds at your own gentle pace.
Do any of these statements resonate with you?
The devastating loss of your spouse and feeling completely adrift
Overwhelming waves of grief that seem to come without warning
The challenge of maintaining your professional life while your heart is breaking
Guilt about experiencing moments of joy or peace amid your sorrow
The pressure from others to "move on" when you're not ready
If so, consider joining our free Group Grief Circle or contact me to work together.
“Strength is NOT the absence of emotion —
It is the ability to experience emotion while also
maintaining the ability to function productively.”
- Dr. Marlene
Navigating Life's Crossroads with Grace
Some life events change everything in an instant. Others unfold slowly, leaving you feeling disconnected from the person you once were.
Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, facing retirement, adjusting to an empty nest, or navigating a major life or career transition, you don't have to find your way alone.
For more than 40 years, I've helped individuals move through uncertainty with compassion, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Together, we'll create a safe space to process what's been lost, strengthen your inner resilience, and gently build the foundation for what's next.
You may be experiencing:
The heartbreaking loss of a spouse or loved one
Retirement and the search for renewed purpose
Major career or relationship changes that leave you feeling untethered
The emotional impact of becoming an empty nester
A significant life disruption that has shaken your sense of identity or direction
No matter where you begin, healing is possible.
Release, Renew, Transform
As a Certified Hypnotherapist with over 40 years of experience, I help clients access the hidden power of their subconscious minds to create meaningful, lasting change. We also use hypnotherapy to remove the blocks that may have been keeping you stuck.
Working with me through hypnotherapy helps:
Release stubborn habits like smoking or emotional eating
Overcome anxiety and stress that conventional approaches haven't resolved
Uncover the root causes of grief, relationship patterns, and self-limiting beliefs
Hypnotherapy sessions connect you with your deepest inner wisdom. Together, we'll bypass conscious resistance, identify what's truly holding you back, establish new, reorganized structures for successful life change, and create meaningful transformation at the root level.
Dr. Marlene’s latest best-selling Amazon book
Inside this transformational journey, you will discover:
How to Harness the Power of Your Subconscious Mind – Unlock lasting change by working with the deepest parts of yourself that drive your emotions, habits, and healing.
Tools and Techniques to Accelerate Healing – From journaling prompts to mindfulness practices, you’ll learn rituals and routines that support emotional release, spiritual connection, and daily resilience.
A Proven Path Out of Feeling Stuck – Learn new structural techniques that allow you to shift from surviving to thriving by gently releasing unresolved pain, reframing limiting beliefs, and making space for joy again.
Empowering Guidance to Rebuild Your Life – Explore an architectural framework that respects the sacredness of your grief while leading you step by step toward a life of meaning, wholeness, and possibility.
