Helping you integrate loss and rebuild your life.
Speaker · Author · Grief Educator
I'm Chivonne Monaghan. I support people through grief of every kind, from the death of someone they love to divorce, diagnosis, estrangement and the losses nobody else seems to see. My work is trauma-aware, nervous-system informed, and shaped by my own story of loss.
Certified Grief Educator, trained through David Kessler
"Turning Story into Strength"
My guiding line
I learned to hold myself through the hardest parts of being human
I grew up in an environment shaped by addiction and trauma, experiences that influenced me deeply but no longer define me. For years, I searched for happiness outside of myself: through achievement, travel, relationships and distraction.
It wasn't until I turned inward that I learned how to hold myself through the hardest parts of being human. That became the beginning of everything I teach today.
Over the past two decades, I've coached and supported people around the world, built a career in wellness and personal development, facilitated retreats, and taught yoga, meditation and nervous-system practices. Each one became another layer of understanding about pain, healing and possibility.
In a matter of months, I lost my father, my stepfather and a former partner.
My father's death was the most complicated. He was cremated one week before I even knew he had passed. I didn't get to say goodbye. I didn't get any closure. And I couldn't find the support I needed for what came next.
Every tool I had ever gathered was suddenly tested, and ultimately reshaped.
Grief is not something you "get over." We grow around it.
It becomes part of us, like a tattoo: raw at first, tender as it heals, and eventually a marker of who we're becoming. That truth is now the foundation of my work.
Lived experience, backed by training
I bring together formal grief education, two decades of somatic and wellness practice, and what grief taught me firsthand.
Certified Grief Educator
Trained through David Kessler, one of the world's most recognized voices on grief and loss.
Modalities I've studied and draw from:
- Trauma-aware coaching
- Emotional regulation
- Breathwork
- Meditation
- Yin yoga
- TRE (Tension + Trauma Releasing Exercises)
- CBT
- EMDR
- NLP
My framework
Grace, Space + Base™
Everything I teach rests on this trauma-aware model. It helps people integrate their grief rather than fight it.
Grace
Self-compassion. Permission to not be okay.
Space
Emotional room to pause, feel, breathe and heal at your own pace.
Base
Grounding tools, nervous-system support, connection and community. The foundation you need when your world has changed.
Grief follows every kind of loss
Grief isn't reserved for a funeral. It shows up whenever something you loved, relied on or expected is gone or changing. I work with individuals and groups navigating:
- The death of someone you love
- Divorce or separation
- Estrangement
- A parent with dementia
- A diagnosis or a body that's changed
- Job loss or a career that defined you
- Miscarriage or pregnancy loss
- The loss of a pet
- Loss by suicide or overdose
- Complicated grief
- Disenfranchised loss
- Trauma after loss
- Identity shifts
- Burnout + emotional overwhelm
- Nervous-system dysregulation
- Major life transitions
If it changed your life and you're grieving it, it counts.
Ways to work with me
I support individuals, workplaces and communities. Start wherever feels right.
My mission is simple: make grief less isolating and healing more accessible.
In their words
"Relatable."
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of my interactions with Chivonne is 'relatable.' She has such vast experience in so many areas of life. I find it easy to open up to her and show my true self. Her energy is pure and positive and I always leave our interactions feeling fulfilled, enlightened and motivated.
Christen M., client"My constant sounding board."
Chivonne has mentored me through some poignant as well as triumphant stages of my life. Her ability to empathize, analyze and come up with strategies for success make her my constant sounding board. I am grateful everyday knowing that I have her to champion me as well as guide me.
Sharlene A., client"A much-needed, uplifting message."
Chivonne facilitated virtual workshops with our staff and students as a part of our Wellness Week. Students produced great reflections on their 'current' and 'future' self. It's hard to make a workshop so engaging when it's virtual, but she was up to the task! Thanks for adding a much-needed, uplifting message to our event.
Jenna Lawson, Sandy Lake Secondary School, Ontario"Chivonne gave me back my spirit."
So far, health, wealth and outlook are all on an upward trend for the first time. Thank you!
Raj M., client"Her story… gives others strength."
Chivonne is very encouraging, uplifting and understanding. Her story of hardship and how she has overcome so much and is still overcoming obstacles gives others strength.
Anelhsa Z., client"So much more aligned and inspired."
Ever since speaking with Chivonne, I have felt so much more aligned and inspired. I'm really grateful for the connection.
Jordan R., clientIf you've found your way here, you are likely carrying something heavy. You might be searching for language, steadiness, meaning, or simply the next breath that doesn't hurt.
Wherever you are in your grief story, you are not alone. This is a place to land, gently, and begin again.
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This work is coaching and education, not therapy, medical care or crisis support. If you're in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8 (Canada + US) or contact your local emergency services.