“When my dad died by suicide in 2010, I felt devastated, alone, and afraid. I didn’t know what to do. I was a graduate student studying to be a psychologist and thought I had the tools to help myself. I realized very quickly I was wrong. Everything I had been taught was not emotionally helpful. Like many grieving people, I began to avoid, numb, and bury my emotions.
My journey of healing began when I was introduced to The Grief Recovery Method® in 2013. Upon completion of the program, I felt free of the pain, isolation, shame, and fear that kept me stuck. I learned how to say goodbye to all of the things I wish had been better, different, or more and to the unrealizable hopes, dreams, and expectations in my relationship with my dad.
The Grief Recovery Method® was so transformative and life-changing that the day after I completed the program, I founded The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre and set out on a mission to steward grieving people on the pathway to healing; one broken heart at a time.
Our hope for the world is that every single human being will have the tools to deal with loss and no one will ever grieve alone again. We are humbled and honoured to impact the lives of those whom we have the opportunity to serve and work with. Nothing brings us more joy and gratitude than to be a beacon of light, hope, and healing for others in their darkest moments.”
- Ashley Mielke, Founder
OUR VISION
Everyone will have the tools to heal from loss and no one will ever grieve alone.
OUR MISSION
We are stewards who gently guide and journey with people on the pathway to healing; one broken heart at a time.
OUR VALUES
CHOOSE LOVE
We believe that love is demonstrated through compassion, kindness, respect, trust, patience, safety, and non-judgment. Above all else, love others.
SERVE HUMBLY
We believe in Servant Leadership. We are here to support each other with humility, grace, openness, and curiosity while being generous with our assumptions of one another. Always consider the fullness of others.
INSPIRE BELONGING
We believe that loss is a universally shared human experience that connects every single one of us. This connection makes us stronger when we come together. We don't heal in isolation; we heal in relationship.
HONOUR WHOLENESS
We believe that loss impacts one's emotional, psychological, physical, social, and spiritual well-being and the healing journey must acknowledge and address these connections. Heal the heart; heal the whole human.
NURTURE GROWTH
We believe that we are all on the healing journey. Growth is made possible when we see the value of investing in ourselves. Growth is necessary for healing.
GIVE GENEROUSLY
We believe in giving freely from our hearts and affording others the opportunity to access services that have the potential to transform one's life. Give back with grace and gratitude.
