Episode 17 Have you ever just stopped on the street to feel the wind on your face or the sun on your skin? These simple mindfulness practices are often overlooked but can really be beneficial to people who are dealing with trauma and grief.

In this episode Pastor George is joined by grief coach Troia Butcher who came from Pennsylvania to Buffalo, NY to help the community find a practical path from

loss to recovery, enabling them to become whole in order to fulfill their purpose.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Troia has spent a lifetime committed to the service of others. An 8-year veteran of the U.S. Army and an Ordained Minister, Troia brings an empathetic approach to grief and loss. She is a certified Grief Counselor, as well as a certified Life Coach. Currently, Troia is pursuing a master’s degree in Thanatology (study of death, dying, and grief). She

holds an M.S. in Project Management and a B.S. in Criminology.

Troia has used her life experiences and her education to develop a unique approach to

empowering others through their grief and loss journey.

Contact Information

[email protected]

www.gghealing.org

Join Pastor George and other community members at the annual Igniting Hope Conference: Breaking Barriers, Maintaining Resilience and Reconstructing a Community of Care.

August 13th 8am - 3pm at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science on the University at Buffalo Campus.

Register for this free event at www.BuffaloHealthEquity.org

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