Wednesday, October 14 - December 2, 2026
Sign Up Today For Our Upcoming Grief Support Group
8 Wednesday evenings, 7-830 pm
Anyone struggling with grief or loss is welcome
You are not alone. We are here to support you through this difficult time. Facilitated by a certified grief counselor.
Location: Byron (address provided upon registration)
COST $100 plus $25 for workbook
by registration only:
CONTACT: Grace call or text 226-236-4461
email: gtallman123@hotmail.com
www.astrongeryou.ca
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Stronger: New Book Available!
Stronger: Stories of Grief and Resilience
What if grief isn't just about death?
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This powerful collection invites readers to expand their understanding of grief beyond the traditional lens of mourning a loved one. Through stories of loss, change, and resilience, Grace Tallman reframes grief as a universal human experience — one that, when embraced, can lead to healing, growth, and vibrant living.
Review
"What sets this book apart from others is its treatment of non-death griefs. As a psychiatrist, I recognize these as major psychological pain points, often overlooked. This is an essential tool for clinicians working in oncology, geriatrics, and mental health settings."
— Dr. Alan Saito, specializing in Chronic Illness and Loss
Available Now
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" In her inspiring memoir, The Bird Still Sings, Grace Tallman takes the reader on a journey as she provides a vivid account of her experience with postpartum depression and childhood trauma. Drawing upon her lived experience she paints an accurate picture of the disorder and the role of resilience in its recovery. Women with postpartum depression and their families will surely benefit from her hopeful yet realistic message that there is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel."
−Dr. Verinder Sharma, Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Western University
About Grace Tallman
Educational Background
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Western Ontario
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Certificate in Grief and Bereavement – King’s University College
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Clinical Pastoral Education (Chaplaincy training) – St. Joseph’s Health Center and London Health Sciences Center
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Certified Grief Recovery Specialist – The Grief Recovery Institute
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Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)
​Personal Attributes
Grace is a compassionate and client centered
counselor and coach with a proven track record of helping others with challenging life experiences. She has over twenty years of experience with working with both physical and mental health as well as counselling. She is well versed in Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour, Solution Focused Therapies as well as Psychological Rehabilitation.
She is the Author of The Birds Still Sing, My Journey of Resilience Through Post-Partum Depression.
Professional Experience
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10 years in private practice as a grief counselor
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10+ years of nursing in ER, ICU, Palliative Care and Mental Health
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10+ years of work as a hospital and long term care chaplain
Training in the following counseling modalities:
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Cognitive Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Psychosocial Rehabilitation
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Services
Please Choose Service Of Your Choice
Compassionate and personable
You will be treated with sensitivity and understanding no matter what your loss is. Everyday losses, such as job loss, pet loss, relationship break-up often go unseen. No loss is insignificant if it results in grief and difficulty moving on.
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Our healing practice is centered around compassion and care, with a focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment for clients who are dealing with physical or emotional pain.
Dynamic keynote speaker and educator. Decades of experience inspiring audiences to find resilience in the midst of life's challenges. Based on research and personal life experience, Grace will be the perfect presenter for your next event, whether intimate or filling a large venue.
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Located in Byron
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Flexible appointment times including evenings and Saturday mornings
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Willing to discuss payment options for individuals on a fixed income
Benefits of Grief Counselling
Grief is not a single event, it is a process.
As you progress through your grief you will find that some days you are coping quite well and that on another day you are feeling overwhelmed with sadness. Although grief is a normal response to loss, there are times when help from a professional would be beneficial.
Some of the signs which indicate that grief counseling might help are:
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Preoccupation with intense longing and yearning for your loved one
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Profound loneliness
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Unable to go on with your life
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Difficulty performing ordinary tasks
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Feeling that life has lost its meaning or that a part of you has died with your loved one
Loss comes in many forms
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Death of a loved one
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Miscarriage or still birth
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Loss of relationship
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Loss of a pet
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Loss of a job
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Loss of health or function
Grief Counseling offers the opportunity to talk about your experience of loss and grief to someone who is there for the sole purpose of listening to your story and to support you at a time when family and friends may be at a loss to know how to help.
Individual Grief Counseling
During individual counseling sessions you will have the opportunity to express your feelings and experiences after your loss. Grace uses compassionate understanding and deep listening to help you get in touch with the pain of your grief. Together we will explore ways to go on with your life and find new hope and meaning.
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Grief Support Groups
You might find that a support group with other individuals who have also experienced loss meets your grieving needs more effectively. Grace’s extensive experience as a facilitator helps to create a safe, confidential environment where you can experience the support of others on a similar journey.
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Testimonials
“Thank you so much for facilitating such a meaningful, healing workshop. You have a very gentle, calm and confident approach. I am so glad I attended.”
- W.W
Contact Us Today
Grace Tallman
RN, BScN, Certificate in Grief & Bereavement, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
• Flexible Hours
• Reasonable Rates/Sliding Scale
•No Obligation Initial Telephone or Email Consultation