We grieve because we love. Learn how grieving, along with wonder and nature, and hope, can lead to the healing we need when faced with loss. For 35 years, Charlene Ray, has helped others as a therapist, mentor, grief counselor and workshop facilitator. Charlene earned a Master's degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has studied alchemical healing, guided imagery, voice dialogue, mindful self-compassion, nature-based soul work, shamanic counseling and vision-quest work. Charlene leads programs for school districts on various mental-health topics and is a coach and trainer at the University of Washington's Forefront Suicide Prevention center. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx