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Submit Your Pet Loss Story for Tails of Love & Loss


Are you ready to share your heartwarming tail of love and loss? We are seeking submissions for our upcoming compilation book, dedicated to the unforgettable journey of pet ownership. Whether it's the story of your playful pup's first day home, the tender moments with your wise old cat, or the difficult goodbye that left a paw print on your heart, we want to hear from you. 

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Transform Your Grief Journey with Compassionate Grief Coaching

At Shining a Light on Grief, we understand that navigating the complex emotions of loss can be overwhelming. Our dedicated grief coaching services, available throughout Rhode Island and surrounding areas, offer a unique approach to grief support. With over eight years of experience, we've developed innovative programs that harness the power of writing to inspire healing and growth.


As a veteran and woman-owned business founded in 2021, we're committed to providing personalized guidance and support to those grappling with loss. Our English-language services cater to individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations, offering a beacon of hope during life's most challenging moments. Contact our grief coach Susan today to get the healing you and others need.

Our Process

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Discover if your non-profit organization or business is a good fit for offering a healing arts program to the community you support to share stories of grief from the loss of a loved one, an illness, and more.

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Identify the community members that would like to participate in writing their stories with the support of a group. An information session if offered as well as a application process.

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The participating group has monthly deadlines, author discussions, accountability partners and more receiving support, guidance, and compassion to complete their chapters to be published within 8-9 months.

Empowering Your Path to Healing and Renewal

Choosing Shining a Light on Grief means partnering with a compassionate professional who understands the intricacies of the grieving process. Our approach is tailored to your unique journey, offering free consultations to ensure we meet your specific needs. We pride ourselves on our distinctive offerings, including grief coaching and collaborative writing programs that result in published books.


Our expertise has been recognized by esteemed organizations such as the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, A Wish Come True, and the Maddie Potts Foundation. By selecting our services, you're not just receiving guidance; you're joining a supportive community dedicated to illuminating the path through grief towards healing and personal growth. Reach out today.

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Over Eight Years of Grief Coaching Experience

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Founded in 2021

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Lead facilitator for all programs

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Powerful, Cathartic, and Healing Programs

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Non-Profit Healing Programs Available

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Free Consultations

Healing Books for Grief and Loss

Our book projects are at the heart of our healing process. We collaborate with individuals and communities to transform personal grief narratives into published works, creating lasting legacies and providing solace to others on similar journeys. Our upcoming focus on pet loss books demonstrates our commitment to addressing diverse forms of grief and loss.

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Healing Programs for Individuals and Groups

Our range of programs caters primarily to group dynamics, with a focus on collaborative book projects and writing workshops. We offer structured grief coaching sessions, primarily for groups, while also accommodating a few individual clients using the modality of writing. Each program is designed to provide a supportive environment for healing and personal growth, with detailed proposals available upon request.

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Speaking Engagements and Consultations

Susan is a sought-after speaker for events focused on grief, healing, and personal transformation. Her engaging presentations draw from years of experience in grief coaching and support, offering audiences valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating loss and finding renewed purpose.

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About Susan Lataille

Serving the Rhode Island area and beyond, Shining a Light on Grief specializes healing arts programs. Free consultations. Powerful programs that are cathartic and healing. Unique offerings.

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At Shining a Light on Grief, we take pride in providing exceptional grief coaching and inspirational writings to our clients. We would be grateful if you could share your thoughts about our service with others. Your feedback helps us improve and helps others make informed decisions. Please take a moment to  leave a review   of Shining a Light on Grief and let others know what you think.