Healing through grief
Alison is a certified Grief Educator
Alison is a Certified Grief Educator trained by David Kessler (grief.com). She offers virtual one-on-one peer counseling and provides home-based visits in her local area of Western Connecticut.
Individualized Support
Alison’s grief support program is tailored to your unique journey. Her “grief support toolkit” incorporates plant remedies such as herbs, flower essences, essential oils, and nature-centered practices to help heal the heart and support the process of moving forward in grief.
Community Outreach and Speaking Engagements
Alison is available to facilitate grief support groups and speak to larger audiences, including hospice care facilities, senior centers, nursing homes, and others in the grief caregiver space.
Grief Support ($120 / hour)
Dr Diane Hayden's interview
In this interview with Dr. Diane Hayden, Certified Grief Educator and Registered Clinical Herbalist Alison Birks shares how herbs and ancient wisdom can support healing through grief and sadness. She discusses herbalism for stress, sleep, nervous system support, and adaptogens, while offering insights into the energetics of herbs and choosing the right ones for your unique needs.
Coming Soon- Summer 2025
Click here to contact Alison to learn more about her upcoming book publication!
Touching Earth, Healing Grief
Let Alison guide you through life's difficult days as you navigate grief and healing. Speaking from experience, she offers a compassionate path forward, helping you reconnect with yourself and the natural world.
Discover earth-honoring ceremonies that support emotional and spiritual healing. Learn how to use herbs to nurture your heart and soul. Deepen your connection to the earth’s healing power and find solace in its wisdom.
This book is a gentle companion for those seeking comfort, renewal, and a deeper relationship with the natural world.
