You’re not meant to grieve alone.

Join me for a special event.

This month I am part of two special events that reflect the twin passions of my life and work—grief tending and creative practice. First, I’ll be showing my textile art as part of the Austin Studio Tour taking place the second and third weekends in November. I’m also co-leading a Community Grief Ritual with two dear friends, based on the work of psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist Francis Weller.

In January, I am offering the retreat I wish I’d had when I was grieving. Join me for “Wintering: A Grief & Creativity Retreat to Rest, Remember & Release,” a one-day retreat offering learning, structured activities, and generous time to rest and spend time in nature (just 25 minutes from downtown Austin).

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We all need care. When you watch over a pot of simmering soup, you tend. When you cultivate a garden, you tend to plants. When you tend to someone who’s sick, you sit by their side. Grief tending is gentle, non-interventional, and led by the arising needs and experience of the grieving person. Grief tending is fostering a place and time in which you can feel safe to grieve in your own way and in your own time with an experienced guide. When your grief is well-tended, you feel heard, able to ride grief’s waves, and eventually open to the positive transformation that sorrow invites.

Some people who work with grieving people call themselves “grief coaches.” But the role of a coach is to bring out the best in people. Frankly, we are not at our best when we are grieving—and we don’t need to be! I like that the word “tend” comes from the idea of stretching, as in reaching out one’s hand.

What is grief tending?
Explore my favorite grief resources.

Take care of your sorrow.

Your grief is precious. Your loss deserves witnessing and acknowledgment—whether it’s the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship or pet, ancestral wounds, worry for our planet, or life’s many disappointments. Our culture tells us to “hurry up and grieve,” but our bodies and souls tell us differently. Let me show you gentle ways to weather loss and embrace joy again.

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  • CEREMONY PARTICIPANT

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    Tonight was the most powerful and healing 32 minutes I’ve had all year! I smell like smoke, liberation and lemon verbena body butter that I will slather on my skin and lubricate my soul.

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  • TECH WORKER, SPIRITUAL SEEKER

    “

    Robin possesses an exceptional ability to facilitate self-discovery. She helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, allowing me to identify my intentions with clarity. Her guidance extended beyond mere self-awareness; she played a key role in helping me spiritually align myself, creating a solid foundation for the journey ahead.

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  • MEDITATION & WRITING RETREAT PARTICIPANT

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    I am reflecting on the deep and nourishing experience you created and offered. You are a master teacher and facilitator. There was nothing I would change. Your clarity, your ease, your presence, your right encouragements at the right time, your insights, your teachings sweetly stitched into the experience.

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  • HEALING MEDITATION RECIPIENT

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    Thank you so much for your reminder of the truth of our connectedness, and for all the practical, physical suggestions you offered about how to be with my feelings. I am deeply grateful for your care, wisdom and discernment.  I'd really like to do more things like this with you again.

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