Out of Darkness Comes The Light.

Seen + Heard = Healing

Change is one of the greatest challenges we face. There is inheritant loss in change that creates varying amounts of grief. There is great grief in losing a loved one.

There are also losses in life that change our identities, communities and life as we knew it. Whole Person Conversations offers a safe space for contemplating the impacts of change.  Honoring change matters.

Give yourself the time and space to process who you were, who you are, and who you want to be with Whole Person Conversations.

OUR MISSION

Who We Are

"Grief is universal, but grieving is unique to every individual."
Melissa Douaire

Our goal is to help you become comfortable holding space and being present with those grieving in your communities.  Once you understand grief's attributes and symptoms, you will gain compassionate listening skills to enhance all your relationships.

Individualized Grief Support

We offer confidential and compassionate individualized grief support acknowledging  all aspects of your life which are impacted by loss.

Webinars & Presentations

Webinars and presentations are available for faculty, client-centered businesses, managers, and employees. We teach individuals to be comfortably present with those grieving, and cultivate environments which will foster kindness and support.  The wellness of all deepens trust and respect.

SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"You gave me courage to use my voice. Your smile and gentle way of helping me made me feel safe."

Clients

Whole Person Conversations

Melissa McCreery Douaire, M.Div., M.Ed., GC-C has over 15 years of experience walking beside the grieving. She helps others by giving them the tools necessary to acknowledge and address the grief we will all eventually experience, understand the impacts of loss, and find the meaning in owning our mortality. “Healthy healing allows us to live intentionally, treat each other kindly, and gently walk through dark days back into the light of hope,” comments Melissa.

Melissa is known and recognized for her gifts and expertise as a compassionate listener, faithful optimist, and knowledgeable confidante. Melissa earned her Masters in Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary. Melissa is an ordained UCC minister and a certified grief counselor. Early in her career, after earning a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from DePauw University, Melissa taught at the elementary and college levels.

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you for always being there in our time of need. Your words, caring, and wisdom were so helpful as we navigated our son's difficult journey, and they still resonate."

"Thank you for being there/supporting me/ pushing me and guiding me with love these past months. YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE WHEN I TRULY NEEDED IT!"

"You helped me so much after losing my husband. You helped me get through the grieving, and I thank you so much for that."

"I found this webinar particularly helpful. I believe that grief is not talked about as much as it should be. This really made an impact on me especially in today's society with COVID-19 grief as something that some many people are facing and struggling with. Thank you for all the vital information."

"Thank you for always being there in our time of need. Your words, caring, and wisdom were so helpful as we navigated our son's difficult journey, and they still resonate." "Thank you for being there/supporting me/ pushing me and guiding me with love these past months. YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE WHEN I TRULY NEEDED IT!" "You helped me so much after losing my husband. You helped me get through the grieving, and I thank you so much for that." "I found this webinar particularly helpful. I believe that grief is not talked about as much as it should be. This really made an impact on me especially in today's society with COVID-19 grief as something that some many people are facing and struggling with. Thank you for all the vital information."

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Featured Podcast | August 3, 2021

Interview with Andrea Koppel

Honoring loss even in the success graduations, promotions and moving.

Podcasts

Featured Podcast | August 3, 2021

From Mourning to Meaning

Listen to 30 different grief experts during July discussion the multi-dimensional aspects of grief.

Featured Podcast | August 3, 2021

Understanding Grief with Anne DeButte

There have been so many deaths and losses during this Covid time, while many are grieving their morning commute and the disruptions of their familiar routines.

SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"Melissa had some very unique suggestions, and she had a way of making me feel at ease during this difficult conversation."