Exploring The Restorative Grief Model
Training lineage & training in progress:
BS, Southern Oregon University
Cert. Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certifications
Cert. Somatic Embodiment Practitioner, The Embody Lab
Cert. Master Mindset & Transformation Coach, Transformation Academy
Cert. Grief Educator, Grief.com
Cert. Enneagram Coach, Madanes School of Coaching
In Progress:
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) candidate.
RYT 200, Yoga Renew
Group coaching:
The Restorative Grief Project is a free online coaching group with self-paced educational units for anyone to explore and discuss freely in the online forum. Visit The Restorative Grief Project.
Online courses:
Online courses are offered throughout the year via Maven. Learn more about available offerings.
Areas of specialty:
Parent loss, child loss, compound losses, fertility, death by suicide, church/faith-based loss, community loss, estrangement, partner/relationship loss, collective grief, moral injury, value misalignment, nervous system dysregulation, disenfranchised grief*, ambiguous grief**, & old/untended grief. Enneagram coaching and life coaching are also available as independent of grief coaching or as a combined approach for clients interested in Enneagram personality typing and how it can support integration and growth.
*Disenfranchised grief events are those not generally validated by our culture as a source of grief. **Ambiguous grief events are those without defined or clear edges, beginnings, or ongoing grievous events.
Mandy Capehart (she/her/hers) is the founder of the Restorative Grief model.
The Restorative Grief model is an integrative whole person approach to healing work, incorporating concepts and support tools from mindfulness, yoga, various psychological models, and neuropsychology research into the grief support process. Each client is uniquely supported to discover a new and personally meaningful pathway to healing for themselves in their whole selves – mind, heart, body, and spirit.
What does a grief coach do:
Although coaching relationships can feel therapeutic, this is not therapy. Clients are guided on how to become curious, honest, compassionate, and vulnerable with themselves in a way that invites growth and healing IF they are willing to do the uncomfortable work of grieving with intention. We are looking for new experiences of support, action, and hope. We are identifying opportunities to shift, grow, and create a future that feels safe, secure, and full of belonging.
Session expectations:
The style of each session is up to you but we will try to focus on grief literacy and grounding strategies to start. The first 10-15 minutes are exploratory connection, with the remaining 35-45 minutes focusing on cognitive, somatic, emotional, and spiritual support as requested.
During in-person sessions, clients are encouraged to wear clothing that allows for comfortable movement or whatever attire makes you feel covered and at ease.
Intake process:
Filling out the form below titled “Begin Your Coaching Journey” will automate an email with client intake paperwork – complete as much or as little as you’d like. Once you submit the initial client paperwork, you will receive the link for scheduling an in-person or virtual coaching session via secure Google Meets or Zoom video chat. Current session availability is within two weeks of contact.
Payments & sliding scale:
I’m committed to making grief support accessible to all. My session fees are flexible and based on a sliding scale, tailored to your needs. Please reach out for more details on available options that fit your budget. I am only accepting private pay clients at this time. If you are interested in supporting this work to increase accessibility for others, please consider becoming a patron of the podcast.
Feedback from Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart
“Mandy’s ear is attuned and her voice is so validating. That is the realest love I know of to the grieving heart; it certainly has been for mine.” – Nina Pepin
“Mandy tackles aspects of the grieving process that don’t always get talked about in a way that is full of understanding and compassion.” – Jarred Harris
“To me, Mandy’s promotion of “grief literacy” is a godsend. She provides a space to actively work on and better understand the “griefs” in life. I am so grateful that our paths have crossed.” – Larry Grant
“Mandy is down to earth and empathetic. It is obvious that she really cares for her clients. She uses her expert knowledge of grief and the Enneagram to understand and help you work through your emotions. She gives space for you to process and practical tips on how to heal. I would recommend Mandy for anyone working through grief or any negative emotions at all. She’s a blessing!”
– Kendall McCullough
“Mandy Capehart accomplishes something difficult by balancing the information needed to learn HOW to process loss with the emotional empathy to explore the WHY and pain of moving through grief. I learned I have so much work to do in my understanding and restoring my life through a conversation with my grief and loss. Difficult? Yes. And now, much more possible.”
– Thomas Perkins
Disclaimer: The educational content I share online is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care. While I provide support to clients in a coaching relationship, I am not accountable for how individuals engage with my content outside of that context. I am entitled to be a whole person beyond my role as a grief coach and encourage everyone to seek appropriate professional support when needed. Accessing my content is a privilege that may be lost if boundaries are not respected.