My name is Bren Bell, and after experiencing a series of losses in my life without the support or tools I needed to navigate any of these events, I decided to take charge of my own destiny. 

I began my career in technology, backed by degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business. It was a time of rapid growth in the field, and my career flourished. At the height of my career  I experienced several personal losses: the death of my sister, a fatal car accident, the tragic loss of my daughter to a convicted felon, and the end of my marriage—all within a decade. 

Honestly, it was easier to just throw myself into work, caring for my family, and volunteering every chance I would get, adding as many distractions as I could to avoid the pain. But this was not coping or healing…. well, not in a healthy way.

At that point, I decided to dive into understanding what really shapes the way we cope with grief. I went back to school for a Master’s in Psychology, volunteered as a crisis counselor, was certified in Life Coaching, and did more specialized training in trauma and grief. Through this journey, I started to see why grief feels so different for each of us. Everything from the circumstances of our loss to our age, personality, and past wounds, all play significant roles in our unique way of grieving.

My personal experiences have shaped my approach as a life coach and grief counselor. I believe everyone deserves a safe space, and empathic and non-judgmental support to explore their feelings, memories and hopes for the future.  

I have guided  many clients and friends throughout the years through their grief journey, working together to build resilience, find meaning in the pain, and ultimately find a path towards healing and transformation.