Ecological Grief and Community Resilience
“The times are urgent. Let us slow down.” Bayo Akomolafe
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, you are not alone. I facilitate groups, workshops, and rituals that transform eco-grief into meaningful action, helping you build resilience in a changing world. Through my work, you will find supportive spaces to process collective grief and anxiety, shifting from isolation to community empowerment. Join me to process collective despair and live with open eyes, soft hearts, and purposeful, creative action.
Workshops & Classes: Cultivate emotional resilience and community
Talks & Webinars: Learn the importance of emotional resilience work
Professional Development: Training for climate professionals and organizations
Eco-Grief Rituals & Support: Process collective grief in a safe, held space
Nature-Based Retreats: Reconnect with yourself and the earth
I work with scientists, climate professionals, parents, and anyone navigating the emotional impact of the polycrisis. With years of experience facilitating with the Good Grief Network, The Work That Reconnects, and the Climate Psychology Alliance (N.A.), I bring deep expertise in holding space for difficult emotions. I am available for independent coaching and tailored organizational workshops.
“Grief and love are sisters, woven together from the beginning. Their kinship reminds us that there is no love that does not contain loss and no loss that is not a reminder of the love we carry for what we once held close.”
Francis Weller
“Working with Kristan and witnessing the other group participants’ experience was life-changing. What was especially unique was the depth and openness of the conversations and how, over time, our dialogue supported me in taking better care of myself and adjusting the direction of my work to meet the challenges of the polycrisis. I finished the group work with both greater peace of mind and a revitalized sense of purpose. Kristan was an immensely skillful and authentic group leader.” - Good Grief Participant
“ Every single minute I spent focused on this work was a minute so well spent. Life changing, really.”
- Good Grief Participant
The Good Grief Network offers a 10-Step program to help dissolve isolation, promote resilience and lead us toward community healing. Small groups meet 2 hours/week for 10 weeks for heart-centered process work supported by journaling, poetry, guided meditations and well-curated resources.
The Work that Reconnects draws from Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology. Through a series of creative exercises, we deepen our sense of belonging to the web of life, transform our despair into vitality, and enrich our sense of community empowerment. I offer workshops of varying lengths and am happy to tailor one to fit the needs of interested parties.
Testimonials for Kristan’s group facilitation
“Kristan is a woman of strength, great awareness, and caring. I loved hearing all that she shared about her kids and family, her lovely tears, smiles, warmth, and open heart. The poetic words and phrases with which she consistently chose to express herself delighted my creative spirit.”
“When I began the 10-Step program, I was in a state of overwhelm. The issues are massive, incredibly complex, and I felt nearly paralyzed by my anxiety around them, especially as a parent who not only has to reconcile my place within this crisis, but also that of my children. Connecting with the others in the group and listening to their perspectives, all under the caring framework provided by our facilitators, I finally began to organize my own thoughts and process my own feelings. The issues are no smaller, but I feel my ability to face them, for myself and my kids, has been greatly enhanced by this experience. I am very grateful!”
“For 15 years I've been talking and learning in public about all aspects of the climate emergency. GGN's 10-Step was a precious chance to listen first and then talk in private with highly-skilled facilitators and non-judgy listeners. A couple of the media resources really advanced my understanding of intersectional issues in ways that will inform my work. I really got a lot out of this.”