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About

Welcome to My Grief Connection (MGC). I'm so sorry that have to be here because that likely means you've lost someone or something very
important to you and I know how badly that can hurt. You've joined a club that no one wants to be a member of.

The creation of this site has been a labor of love and a way for me to channel some of the deep grief and pain I carry from the tragic murder-suicide
loss of my older brother and his fiancé.  I launched this humble web site on July 4, 2019, the one year anniversary of their deaths. 

I've worked in library reference for a number of years and do genealogy as hobby, so I'm pretty good at online research, but even with my
searching skills, I struggled in the first year of my loss to find current grief resources especial ones local to the Treasure Valley Idaho area. 
I spent hours looking for support groups, counselors, videos, movies, books, events, etc. to help me in the slog through
my grieving process.  I had an epiphany in June 2019 that if I was having a hard time finding help, others must be as well.  I realized that
there needed to be a landing page so people don't have to scour the web for ages looking for help in the midst of a grief crisis. 

This site is also for those loving family & friends who want to be supportive of someone who is grieving and need information
to be effective and empathetic helpers. Whatever the reason you have stumbled on to MGC, I hope that you find connection, community,
and comfort here.  This is a one-man-show, run by an amateur webmaster, so this won't be the most professional or flashy website.
It won't be perfect. ​​Thankfully, perfection isn't the goal here. My goal is to c
reate and maintain a centralized online location which
provides connection to current grief, loss, mental health and crisis help services and resources to support individuals, families and
mental health professionals in
the Greater Treasure Valley Idaho area, and far beyond.


I am not a professional therapist, grief counselor or grief professional, or an expert in grief, but I do have my own grief
experiences to pull from. ​​I want to be of help to those struggling and suffering with loss, and I have great compassion for your pain. 
I'm here to share my experience, strength and hope with you.  ​I'll do my very best to keep the information and links
up-to-date, but please contact me if you notice errors, broken links, or if you have suggestions
​for resources to include. Sending you love & prayers from one grieving heart to another.
​
Blessings,
Sara J. Cobb, LMT, BCTMB
Founder, My Grief Connection
mygriefconnection@outlook.com
Picture of My Grief Connection founder Sara J. Cobb

Photo Credit: Meredith Ward Photography

Sara J. Cobb - Biography

Sara J. Cobb is the Founder of
 My Grief Connection, a hub of grief resources and a growing community of support for grievers. 
Her passion and advocacy for grief and mental health education grew from a combination of her interests, strengths, and life experiences. 

She was called to connect fellow grievers with resources for healing after her own trauma of loss, following the tragic deaths of her two older brothers,
43 years apart
– one by freak accident and one in a murder-suicide. She finds meaning by sharing her story of mending from the wounds of sibling and suicide bereavement, and guiding others toward tools and resources that offer hope and healing after loss. Sara has worked as a public library associate 
for the last 16 years and is also a board certified, licensed massage therapist.  Born
in Seoul, South Korea she grew up a missionary and pastor's kid, living in
several states before 
moving to Idaho to attend college, where she earned a degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis in film studies and drama.

An introvert who can spend countless hours exploring any topic of interest, Sara is a true book lover, podcast addict, and research nerd. When not
investigating the internet for every grief resource she can get her hands on, she loves creating and appreciating art, binge-
watching movies & TV shows,
reading, hunting for treasures at thrift stores,
 going to therapy, getting massages, traveling, dancing, and obsessively researching her genealogy.
She currently 
enjoys solo living in her cute apartment in the suburbs of Boise, Idaho.  


To connect with Sara, visit www.mygriefconnection.org, follow and/or DM her on Instagram at @my_grief_connection,
like the @mygriefconnection page on Facebook, check out her YouTube channel or email her at
 mygriefconnection@outlook.com


Blogs, News Media & Articles
Finding Hope: My Grief Connection - KIVI Idaho News 6
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Meet Our Ambassadors - AFTR.LIVE Blog - Sara Cobb: My Grief Connection
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Woman Uses Life Experiences to Help Others Dealing With Grief - WREG Memphis TV News
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Education & Trainings
​

Los Angeles Film Studies Center, Los Angeles, California - Certificate of Completion, 1997  ​
​

Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho, Speech Communications, Bachelor’s Degree, 1998 - Emphasis Area:  Drama and Film Studies  

Utah College of Massage Therapy, Salt Lake City, Utah - ACCET/COMTA, Accredited Professional Massage Therapy Program, 2002 


Heartsaver CPR AED Certified, American Heart Association, Issued Jun 2019, Expires Jun 2021

Wait, My Grief Has a Shape?: Understanding the Grief Experience for Our Children and Ourselves, Webinar - 05 Aug 2020​

From Mourning to Meaning-Making: How to Meet the Needs of Grieving Families, Webinar - 02 Sep 2020
​
Fostering Hope Through Connections 2020 Community Suicide Prevention Conference, Virtual - 18 Sep 2020

​Because Kids Grieve, 6th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference: "Grief 2020," Virtual - 25 Sep 2020

​The Institute for Grief Massage, Inc. - Grief, the Body & the Nervous System (10.5 CE hours home study course), 27 Oct 2020

​
Creating a Grief-Informed School During the Pandemic...and Beyond, Virtual - 07 Oct 2020
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QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training, Virtual - 29 Oct 2020

​How the Grief Stole the Holidays, Virtual - 04 Nov 2020​​
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Making Room For Hope: Integrating Our Losses on the Path Forward, Webinar - 09 Dec 2020
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The Curious Observer: Understanding the Behavior of Grieving Children, Webinar - 13 Jan 2021

Grief & Loss 101: Specialization & Certification Training, Introduction to Grief & Loss - Light University Course - (In Progress) 
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Zero Suicide Institute's QPR CALM Counseling on Access to Lethal Means - Online Course - 29 Jan 2021
​
Level One Certified End-of-Life Doula Training, Webinar - 28 Jan 2021 
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Walking Through Uncharted Territory: The Challenges of Grieving Young Adults, Webinar - 03 Feb 2021
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Substance Use Treatment; Counseling For Grief - Northpoint Recovery - Webinar - 18 Feb 2021

Community Involvement
Sara has shared her lived and professional experience at community events, podcasts, online grief summits & symposiums, Instagram LIVE events, etc. that include: 

1st Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, 14 Sep 2019, Nampa, Idaho  - Featured Speaker and Walker, Raised Over $2,000

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of Darkness Walk, Oct 2019, Meridian, Idaho - Vendor 

Be Well Nampa Health Fair, 01 Feb 2020, Nampa, Idaho - Vendor 
​

Sibling Loss: The Missing Pieces - Mini Summit on Survivors Guilt, Featured Speaker & Panelist - 11 Jul 2020

Pink & Blue Run for David's Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry, 20 Jun 2020, Nampa, Idaho - Vendor

Instagram LIVE with Rachel Vanni of "Good Days, Bad Days" Podcast, talking about how to find grief resources - 30 Aug 2020

2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, 19 Sep 2020, Middleton, Idaho - Featured Speaker and Walker, Raised $3,440


​2nd Annual 2020 Virtual Grief To Purpose Symposium: Navigating Emotions, October 1-3, 2020, hosted by Kristina Risinger - Featured Speaker

Instagram LIVE with Danica Thurber of "Project Grief", talking about her new children's book on grief called, "Lulu Faces Loss and Finds Encouragement"​ - 16 Oct 2020

Hope In the Holidays: Celebrating Without Your Loved One, hosted by Maya McNeary of Grief Plus Hope - Webinar Guest Panaliest - 05 Dec 2020

WREG Memphis TV news story about the 'Hope in the Holidays' event: Woman uses life experiences to help others dealing with grief


Instagram Live with Rachel Vanni of "good Days, Bad Days" podcast and my grief connection founder,
Sara Cobb, talk about How to find grief resources and support - 30 August 2020

Visit Rachel's website and subscribe to her podcast at: https://www.gooddaysbaddays.show/

Finding Hope: My Grief Connection

My testimonial about the impact of suicide on my life at the 2019
​Strength 2 Thrive walk-a-thon for Suicide prevention and awareness

My speech about grief & Suicide Loss at the 
2nd Annual ​STRENGTH 2 THRIVE WALK-A-THON FOR SUICIDE
​PREVENTION AND AWARENESS

Here I share some of my story about coping with suicide loss
​with Project Grief.

Stages of Grief Graph
Image Original Source Unknown
"God, your God, will restore everything you lost; he'll have compassion on you;
​he'll come back and pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered."  
Deuteronomy 30:3
Note: Note: The website contains some affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something through one of these links we may receive a small commission 
– at no extra cost to you. I only promote things I have have either personally tried or strongly believe are beneficial.  Any commissions earned helps keep this 
​website going. Thank you for using our affiliate links to help My Grief Connection to continue helping grievers find help & hope. 


Not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the linked sites, videos, movies, podcasts, groups, events, books, articles, etc.
This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.  
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255. 
​
For any type of crisis situation you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor. 


My Grief Connection -  Created 04 July 2019
​Updated 24 February 2021
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