THE GRIEF INSTITUTE
THE GRIEF INSTITUTE
Helping those in grief find healing and meaning, as they create a life that honors their journey and their unique path forward
MARIDA ETHERINGTON MScN
Nurse, Certified Grief Educator, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher
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Offerings & Programs
ENCOMPASS Your grief - Work at your own pace 8-week online program
An 8-week, self-paced, online program for grief & loss. Learn and practice strategies to help with grieving and your grief journey. Includes video recordings, guided audio meditations, practices, reflections, handouts and practical tools to gently support you as you navigate your grief.​
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$29
ENCOMPASS Your Grief Workbook
The Workbook is a compassionate guide for anyone navigating loss. It offers reflections, gentle exercises, and therapeutic tools for each stage of the ENCOMPASS framework. Designed for individuals and helping professionals alike, it encourages healing from grief through empowerment, connection, and self-compassion. Instant Download available
​$10.99
FINDING SUPPORT IN YOUR GRIEF JOURNEY...
The Grief Institute is dedicated to supporting those navigating both anticipatory grief—the emotions that arise before an expected loss—and the grief that follows, offering a compassionate space for healing, understanding, and growth. We know that grief can occur from the loss of loved ones, however grief can also arise from many types of significant loss. This can include relationship endings, divorce, job loss, life transitions, grieving past versions of yourself, empty nest syndrome, and more. At the Grief Institute, we support you in working through grief for any type of loss you may be facing. Founded with a deep passion for helping those who are grieving, The Grief Institute recognizes that grief can often feel isolating and misunderstood. In a society that struggles to talk about loss, we aim to change the conversation—normalizing grief as a natural response. Through our workbooks, classes, and online programs, we offer tools and guidance to help individuals navigate their emotions with greater acceptance, easing feelings of overwhelm and loneliness as well as a community to connect with who are on a similar journey. At The Grief Institute, we believe that grief, when acknowledged and embraced, can be a transformative part of life’s journey.
HI, I'M MARIDA
FOUNDER OF THE GRIEF INSTITUTE,
Certified Grief Educator, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher
At The Grief Institute, I specialize in guiding those working through grief and loss, helping you process your emotions and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and wholeness.
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With over 30 years of experience as a nurse, I transitioned from hospital care to private practice, focusing exclusively on grief and loss. As a Certified Grief Educator, trained by David Kessler, I take a holistic, mind-body approach to support and educate.
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I am a compassionate grief educator who guides individuals through the complexities of loss with insight and kindness. With an understanding of grief’s many forms, I offer gentle support, education, and tools to help people navigate their unique journeys. I strive to provide a safe space for healing, honoring each person’s experience with warmth and care.
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Beyond working with individuals, The Grief Institute mentors and coaches therapists and health care professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to better understand grief and form deeper, more meaningful connections with those they serve.
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Grief is a natural part of life—not something to be feared or “overcome,” but rather an experience we can learn to carry with grace and meaning. With the right support, healing is possible.
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Welcome to The Grief Institute, where we walk alongside you through every phase of the grief journey.
Marida Etherington
Be with your grief
Be yourself
Be with others
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Grief & Hope
We can hold both grief and hope—these emotions, though seemingly contradictory, often coexist in profound ways.
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Grief acknowledges the depth of our loss and the love we have for what is gone, while hope reminds us that healing, growth, and meaning are still possible.
Grief & Healing
Grief and hope don’t cancel each other out; instead, they create a balance that allows us to honor our pain while moving forward.
Holding both can be challenging, but it’s also a powerful reminder of our resilience.
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