About Karla Vaughan
Karla was brought to grief coaching after experiencing the sudden, unexpected loss of her husband of 33 years. Her grief was compounded by the cumulative grief of having lost her newborn son 25 years earlier.
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Realizing she needed to heal herself she discovered Pat Sheveland's B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model for Grief™ program which helped her not just move on from grieving her loved ones, but to move forward with them.
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This experience lit a desire in Karla to help others who have experienced loss in their lives. She is a graduate of the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. program, the Advanced Grief Coach certification program and the Grief Educator Program with David Kessler.
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Karla transforms her own life experiences into a beacon of hope for those facing loss and hardship. With deep empathy and an open heart, she sees you, meets you where you are, and helps you find the strength to move forward.
Coaching vs Counseling
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Both coaching and counseling offer a safe space when life feels heavy, but they focus on different parts of your journey.
Coaching is about gently looking forward. It meets you where you are today, honors what you’ve been through, and helps you imagine what life could look like moving ahead. A grief coach doesn’t replace a therapist. They walk beside you, helping you rediscover hope, rebuild your strength, and take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels like yours again.
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Counseling helps you process and heal from the past. It’s more about understanding your emotions, facilitating emotional healing and is often associated with mental health concerns which requires specific training and licensing.
The B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
Coaching Model for Grief
Karla's coaching sessions are thoughtfully crafted to guide you through your grief journey, fostering resilience equipping you with effective coping strategies. With a client-centered approach, she empowers you to embrace life while keeping your loved one close in your heart. Join Karla to find support and strength as you navigate this important journey.
Program Details
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Eight (8) private 1:1 weekly coaching sessions (60 to 90 minutes per session)
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A personalized set of tools to navigate your grief with greater confidence and resilience
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A tailor-made support system you can lean on—one where you can ask for what you need and receive it
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Deeper self-awareness of who you are now, and how grief has reshaped your identity
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Opportunities for ritual, ceremony, and remembrance to honor both your loss and your growth
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Actionable steps to help you stay grounded, supported, and clear as you return to daily life
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Practical, effective strategies for relieving stress when grief becomes overwhelming—so you can navigate your days with more peace and ease.
Testimonials
Karla transforms her own life experiences into a beacon of hope for those facing loss and hardship.
With deep empathy and an open heart, she meets you where you are, helping you find the strength to move forward.
Her gift for truly understanding great loss makes you feel seen, supported, and grateful you crossed paths.
"i carry your heart with me
(i carry it in my heart)"
