"The
mission of Grief Speaks is to
normalize grief in our 'Get Over It' and 'Move On' society. The
vision to give every child, teenager and adult permission
to grieve in his or her own way and time, through all
different types of losses and transitions. Lisa Athan, Grief Specialist
and founder of Grief Speaks, provides presentations, workshops
and keynotes all over the country. Lisa is also a grief counselor
and grief specialist. Lisa is a counselor for teens and adults
coping with different types of loss. Her speaking programs
include information on different ways that people grieve, how
children and teens cope with loss differently than adults, how
to listen with compassion, strategies and tools for grievers
and friends of grievers, stories from her extensive experience
as a grief recovery specialist and counselor, a wide range of
resources and support for children, teens and adults who are
coping with grief due to all different types of loss. Lisa
has an office in Northern NJ, provides sessions via Skype and
by phone, and also makes home visits or community calls as a
consultant."