Grief Support & Coaching

As a Certified Trauma Informed Grief Coach, I can help you navigate your devasting loss - whether it be a parent who has passed, a parent facing Alzheimer’s or the loss of a beloved pet.

With Grief Support & Coaching, I will help you understand the peaks and valleys of your sadness, find meaning within your sorrow, and begin the process of integration and renewal.

I offer these ways to help you:

Grief, Grace & Gratitude:

Healing Through Grief with the Wisdom of Horses

Facilitated by Julie Hirt and Anna Marie Ellison, Founder of Healed by a Horse

Grief touches all of us—through the loss of loved ones, animals, relationships, dreams, or aspects of ourselves. This unique 4-part online series (via Zoom) includes a live video connection to the herd, who will be actively offering energetic support while Julie Hirt and Anna Marie Ellison guide you through grief recovery exercises, body and energy integration, group connection and discussion. Participants will be invited to soften into their grief, find meaning within their sorrow, and begin the process of integration and renewal all while being supported by both coaches and the herd. No horse or energy healing experience is needed—just a willingness to be open, supported, and witnessed.

Dates for Online Sessions:

August 14 @ 6 - 7:30 pm EDT

August 21 @ 6 - 7:30 pm EDT

September 4 @ 6 - 7:30 pm EDT

September 11 @ 6 - 7:00 pm EDT

Optional: In-Person 1-day Healed by a Horse Retreat: A Day Healing Through Grief with the Herd

September 13 @ 10 am - 4 pm CDT

Whispering Winds Ranch

2040 Bend Road

Shabbona, IL

REGISTER:

4-Part Online Series $199

Optional Full Day Retreat Add-On $298

Coming Soon - Grief Coaching

By Fall 2025, I will be offering additional coaching to help you navigate the loss of parent either through death or through Alzheimer’s/Dementia. If you’re interested and would like me to notify you as soon as I make the service available, please email me via the contact form on this website. Thank you.

What my clients have to say:

  • "Our precious 15 year old dog passed this week, and it was Julie’s presence, compassion, and ability to clearly help me understand the messages he was giving me, which made it bearable. What she shared made so much sense, and gave me peace of mind to determine when to help him with the process of passing (and stop second guessing myself). And with her help, I learned some valuable lessons from Alex. Julie helped me to cherish his sacred passing and be present with him. What a beautiful gift."

    -Cindy C.

  • "My dog, Bailey, and I had a very special undeniable connection. I knew she loved me as much as I loved her, but I didn't understand the depth she loved me. Julie described the details… (it) was incredible. Goodness, I'm still crying when I write this. She's touched my heart through this reading and I'm so grateful I got to connect with her and my beloved, Bailey. …we were both in tears during our session thanks to Bailey! forever grateful namaste!"

    -Jennifer C.

  • "Julie's gift, kindness and positive heart has provided me with a peace I wasn't sure I was going to be able obtain. Julie's communication skills with my babies (one crossed and one here) provided me with only things our household would know. In addition to this she was able to relay vital information about myself, how my babies feel and what I need to work on for us. I cannot express how happy I am to have had this experience and look forward to many more!"

    -Vivian Q.

  • "Julie is very attentive, accurate and compassionate. What a pleasure and a blessing to have such a kind talented compassionate person to help with our journey in life. Thank you immensely!!"

    -Dr. Robin L. Cannizzaro, DVM