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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

CAP, Attorney & Gerontologist

Michelle Peticolas came into my life at the exact moment it was falling apart. My mother was dying, my brother was wrecking havoc with his alcoholism, and I was having a recurrence of a medical condition attributable to stress. Michelle was constant and unwavering in her conviction that I had the tools to handle the obstacles in my path. She was able to reframe difficulties into spiritual challenges. So total is her groundedness in ecstatic tradition that she was able to lift me up beside her to soar. Michelle’s work is a gift to the world.

Dennis Mattock, Former Police Officer

When I first started Michelle’s program, I felt so angry and frustrated with my life. I was still grieving the loss of my wife 5 years ago and I was stuck. But I really questioned spending the money because there are a lot of other things I could have done with it. Now that I’m finished, I can say that working with Michelle was totally worth it. I feel better physically, mentally and spiritually. I am more confident and more open with my feelings. I have a clear plan of what my next steps are and what I need to do to keep this happening. I know I’m going to be ok.

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.