About Me
My name is Milissa Wilk Larstanna
I have over 4 decades of experience with loss, grief and caretaking, that I bring to my grief education practice. I am a peer to peer coach who specializes in Grief and Trauma, which I feel is a great need in the world we are living in. I am a
holistic healer and supportive educator who is here to guide you through your journey of grief, healing and finding meaning. I am certified as a Trauma-Informed Grief Educator, End of Life Doulagiver, and Eldercare Specialist. I am also a Minister in the Universal Life Church.
I have studied with with world-renowned Grief expert David Kessler, Trauma Specialist Dr. Frank Anderson and Suzanne O'Brien, Director of the International Doulagiver Institute. I have a BA from Montclair State University, where I studied Family and Child Services and Community Psychology. I have done graduate level Nursing courses and spent many years as a Massage Therapist and Energy worker.
I am a Holistic healer and support coach and educator who is here to guide you through your journey of releasing trauma and processing grief.
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Areas of Specialization
Parental Loss
Sibling loss
Miscarriage/Child Loss
Loss of Relationships
Pet loss
Suicides/Violent Deaths
Living with Disabilities/Special Needs
Alzheimers/Cancer/Chronic Illness
Covid Related Loss
Alcoholism and Addictions
LGBTQ+
Loss of Home, Job/Income
Traumatic Weather Events
Loss of Safety
Loss of Life Expectations
PTSD
Caregiver Support
Planning for End of Life
Memorial Tributes
Coordinating Eldercare
End of Life Doulagiver Services
Public Speaking on Grief and Death