Personalized Grief Coaching Support

You don't Have to Grieve Alone

Welcome, 

My name is Jacqueline Demars and I have been carved by loss and grief into a dedicated healer.  I have made it my life's mission to help others navigate the first year of life after profound loss. 

As a Certified Grief Support Practitioner, Peer Support Specialist, and Professional Recovery Coach, I created Year One to walk beside those experiencing the first year after loss.  I offer a future-centered, non-clinical approach that blends emotional support with creative expression.  Through art-based practices, we work together to transform the raw weight of grief into something meaningful and beautiful.  There is profound healing power in the act of creativity. 

I support all forms of grief and loss, including the passing of a loved one, divorce, career transitions, lifestyle changes, identity shifts, pet loss, and more.  I have experience working with individuals in recovery, those facing mental health challenges, and people with diverse abilities and special needs. 

In addition to my professional training, I incorporate grounding tools such as pure essential oils and calming sensory elements like grounding stones and crystals.  Upon request, my emotional support Shih Tzu, Ziggy, may also be present during sessions to offer quiet comfort. 

I offer both in-person and virtual or phone sessions, so you can connect with me wherever you are.  Sessions are held in safe, neutral environments such as private library meeting rooms, wellness studios, or reserved meditation spaces.  My goal is to provide compassionate, accessible and support in settings where you feel secure, respected, and at ease. 

You do not have to grieve alone.  I offer extended support beyond regular business hours and personalized guidance throughout your first year after loss.  My approach is rooted in lived experience, allowing me to sit with you in your hardest moments, honor your story without judgement, and support you without pressure to "move on"  or revisit parts of your past you are not ready to explore. 

I will walk beside you with steadiness, compassion, and care as you learn to quiet your grief and gently reshape your first year through creative expression and talk therapy. 

Honor your loss, and let's start healing.