“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” Earl Grollman
Hi, I'm Nicole Duran
Founder and Minister of A Space of Harmony Ministries and an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist.
This is my Story
I am a mom of four amazing adults and a Nonna to four beautiful grandchildren. My husband and I raised our children in California, while we both dedicated ourselves to our family, we also focused on our long term careers for over 20 years. We felt as if we were living the typical American dream.
Then everything changed!
After twenty years in corporate America working for a large financial institution, I was diagnosed with Cancer. Shortly thereafter, I lost someone very special to me to cancer. Within a span of 3 years, I lost my health, my loved one, my career, my home, but unexpectedly found myself.
It was not until my heart was completely broken that my heart became completely open.
After going through years of trying to figure out how to find joy and happiness in my life again, when this seemed impossible, my broken heart is what brought me to discover the Grief Recovery Method. I spent time in many grief recovery groups. We talked a lot and I never seemed to feel any better. The action oriented specific steps that are outlined in this program are what set it apart from any other recovery group I have ever known. It has changed my life in ways I can not even describe. There is a way to let go of the pain and still hold on to all the beautiful memories created. It could be a loss of a loved one, a divorce, a career, a pet or more then 40 different losses that can have unresolved grief.
Twenty years studying people and their behavior in my old career gave me training for so many areas of life, but what is relevant to this process is understanding people, a much deeper understanding than just a person's financial needs. This meaningful work with my personal and professional experience complements this path perfectly. The Grief Recovery Method allows me to utilize my own experience with a trusted process that has been in practice for over 40 years, to do work that is so meaningful to me. My role in this process is to guide each individual to their own path of healing.
I call California and Washington my homes and I currently work with individuals one on one, as well as grief recovery support groups online and in person.
The grief you feel is real!
There is a way to process this grief so you can take steps to heal the pain! It can feel as if there is no way to ever find joy in life again. You can!
I am honored to introduce you to this process so we can explore this together.
You are not alone!
How A Space of Harmony was born!
In working with grievers for almost six years now, I have realized there is a need to help people with their mental health so much greater than I could ever do on my own. I started working with, my now partner and best friend Cyndi, to take our love and passion for helping people find their own path to healing and raise awareness and resources for those who just can not afford this kind of assistance. We believe that when you are at your lowest that is usually when the resources are scarce. People are trying to stay above water and just function from day to day and this can affect their health, their job performance and relationships, just to name a few things. This is when people need the help the most! We do not want anyone to miss out on an opportunity to get their life back after a significant loss. Many people at this time, either do not have insurance, or are embarrassed and do not want any negative thoughts or ideas being placed in their medical records that have long term impact. They need a confidential way to be truthful about how they are feeling without worrying about their livelihoods or how this information may affect future jobs or careers.
There are so many layers to the impact of grief and or trauma on someones life.
This is why we began this Non-Profit Ministry!
Cyndi and I feel the call so strongly to help in this way because we were in these situations ourselves. We want to make sure that we can make a difference in as many lives as we can so that other people do not have to suffer the way we have. We are so grateful you are here and we need your help! If you would like to get involved please reach out so we can get you onboard to helping all of our fellow grievers and those who may have lost their way.
Want to Support Us?
Get us your information so we can set up a time to discuss how we can work together to bring resources to the the people who truly need our help.
Thank you!!!
How A Space of Harmony was born!
In working with grievers for almost six years now, I have realized there is a need to help people with their mental health so much greater than I could ever do on my own. I started working with, my now partner and best friend Cyndi, to take our love and passion for helping people find their own path to healing and raise awareness and resources for those who just can not afford this kind of assistance. We believe that when you are at your lowest that is usually when the resources are scarce. People are trying to stay above water and just function from day to day and this can affect their health, their job performance and relationships, just to name a few things. This is when people need the help the most! We do not want anyone to miss out on an opportunity to get their life back after a significant loss. Many people at this time, either do not have insurance, or are embarrassed and do not want any negative thoughts or ideas being placed in their medical records that have long term impact. They need a confidential way to be truthful about how they are feeling without worrying about their livelihoods or how this information may affect future jobs or careers.
There are so many layers to the impact of grief and or trauma on someones life.
This is why we began this Non-Profit Ministry!
Cyndi and I feel the call so strongly to help in this way because we were in these situations ourselves. We want to make sure that we can make a difference in as many lives as we can so that other people do not have to suffer the way we have. We are so grateful you are here and we need your help! If you would like to get involved please reach out so we can get you onboard to helping all of our fellow grievers and those who may have lost their way.
Want to Support Us?
Get us your information so we can set up a time to discuss how we can work together to bring resources to the the people who truly need our help.
Thank you!!!
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