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FACING DEATH | CARING FOR DYING | THE HEART OF GRIEVING

	Dr. Michelle Peticolas Workshop speaker Photo credit: Meridian Brady
	Dr. Michelle Peticolas Film producer Photo credit: Christie Herring
Facing Death . . . with open eyes
	Rick Fields On his journey with cancer Photo courtesy of Marcia Fields.
	Tighe Foley In the jaws of the shark. Photo courtesy of Gladys Lopez
	Michelle and Mom “I asked her what I was like to be facing death and she couldn’t answer. Photo courtesy of Peticolas Family back to top
Caring for Dying: the art of being present
	Christine’s Mom and Step-Dad “I don’t want to leave you alone to suffer. . . ” Photo courtesy of Christine Aceves.
	Christen and Her Mom at Beach “…she broke her right hip then her left hip then her pelvis then her coccyx. ” Photo courtesy of Christine Aceves.
	Rick and Marcia marry “Rick woke up one morning and asked me if I wanted to marry him ” Photo courtesy of Marcia Fields. back to top
The Heart of Grieving
	Marcia at Muir Beach “I knew that somehow in this whole thing I was going in the water.” Photo courtesy of Marcia Fields.
	Tighe contemplates at the ocean “When Tighe died, none of us were there.” Photo courtesy of Gladys Lopez
	Rick’s Temporary Container “I just thought it was the most amusing thing. It’s a good reminder. . .” Photo courtesy of Marcia Fields. back to top

Anjoo Khosla, Filmmaker

I was going through a very traumatic life experience when I met Michelle. I had just gone through four therapists and was in despair of finding someone who could help me. I met her through the recommendation of a mutual friend. Our connection was immediate. She completely understood my pain, fear and anxiety. Slowly and with the baby steps I required, she patiently helped me overcome these challenges.

Her greatest strengths are her compassion, understanding and genuine care. She provided insightful coaching, practical exercises, relevant readings, uplifting music, spiritual texts, phone calls, group support and whatever else was needed. I have progressed a great deal and am a happier, more confidant and more complete person today.

Maxine Jew, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

I was impressed by Michelle’s ability to guide me with a few key words or comments. The clouds would part and I was able to cut through the verbiage to more clearly recognize the root cause of ongoing stressful issues. With her guidance, I was led to more positive considerations as to how to modify or change stressful issues. She seemed to know what life is about and was capable of guiding all in the support group, even the most reticent, to open up with her approach. I appreciated her calmness and strength.

Beth Earle, Office Administration

My session with Michelle was quite unique and revealing. She helped me understand and heal from some traumatic experiences from the past. My time spent with her also enabled me to look forward to the future without fear or uncertainty of what comes after death.

Michelle has an extremely powerful and special gift of being able to guide someone through this important process in a nurturing, supportive way. For me it was cleansing, uplifting, and empowering. I’m very pleased with the results and am recommending her to others.