About
Welcome to My Grief Connection (MGC). I'm deeply sorry you're here, as it likely means you've lost someone or something
significant, and I understand the pain that comes with that. You've joined a club that no one wants to join.
I created this site out of a personal need to cope with my own grief after the tragic murder-suicide of my older brother and his fiancé.
I launched MGC on July 4, 2019, the first anniversary of their deaths, as a way to channel my pain into something meaningful.
With a background in library reference and a passion for genealogy, I have strong research skills, yet I struggled to find current grief resources,
especially in Southwestern Idaho where I reside, during the first year of my loss. I spent countless hours searching for support groups, counselors,
videos, movies, books, and events to help me navigate my grief. In June 2019, I realized if I was having difficulty finding help, others must be too.
There needed to be a centralized resource to save people from endlessly searching the web in their time of need.
This site is also for friends and family members who want to support their grieving loved ones and need information to be effective and empathetic helpers.
Whatever brought you to MGC, I hope you find connection, community, and comfort here. MGC is a one-person operation run by an amateur webmaster, so it may not be the most professional or flashy website, but perfection isn't the goal. My goal is to provide a centralized online location offering connections to current grief, loss, mental health, and crisis help services and resources for individuals, families, and mental health professionals in the Greater Treasure Valley Idaho area and beyond.
While I am not yet a grief professional, I draw from my own experiences with loss. In Fall 2021, I returned to university to pursue a Master of Science in
Counseling, focusing on Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on grief and trauma. I want to help those struggling and suffering from loss, and
I have great compassion for your pain. I'm here to share my experience, strength, and hope. I'll do my best to keep the information and links up-to-date,
but please contact me if you notice errors, broken links, or have suggestions for resources to include. Sending you love from one grieving heart to another.
Blessings,
Sara J. Cobb, BA, LMT
Founder, My Grief Connection
[email protected]
significant, and I understand the pain that comes with that. You've joined a club that no one wants to join.
I created this site out of a personal need to cope with my own grief after the tragic murder-suicide of my older brother and his fiancé.
I launched MGC on July 4, 2019, the first anniversary of their deaths, as a way to channel my pain into something meaningful.
With a background in library reference and a passion for genealogy, I have strong research skills, yet I struggled to find current grief resources,
especially in Southwestern Idaho where I reside, during the first year of my loss. I spent countless hours searching for support groups, counselors,
videos, movies, books, and events to help me navigate my grief. In June 2019, I realized if I was having difficulty finding help, others must be too.
There needed to be a centralized resource to save people from endlessly searching the web in their time of need.
This site is also for friends and family members who want to support their grieving loved ones and need information to be effective and empathetic helpers.
Whatever brought you to MGC, I hope you find connection, community, and comfort here. MGC is a one-person operation run by an amateur webmaster, so it may not be the most professional or flashy website, but perfection isn't the goal. My goal is to provide a centralized online location offering connections to current grief, loss, mental health, and crisis help services and resources for individuals, families, and mental health professionals in the Greater Treasure Valley Idaho area and beyond.
While I am not yet a grief professional, I draw from my own experiences with loss. In Fall 2021, I returned to university to pursue a Master of Science in
Counseling, focusing on Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on grief and trauma. I want to help those struggling and suffering from loss, and
I have great compassion for your pain. I'm here to share my experience, strength, and hope. I'll do my best to keep the information and links up-to-date,
but please contact me if you notice errors, broken links, or have suggestions for resources to include. Sending you love from one grieving heart to another.
Blessings,
Sara J. Cobb, BA, LMT
Founder, My Grief Connection
[email protected]
Photo Credit: Meredith Ward Photography
Sara J. Cobb - Biography
Sara J. Cobb is the Founder of My Grief Connection, a dynamic hub of grief resources and a growing community dedicated to supporting those who are
grieving.Her passion for grief and mental health education stems from a profound blend of personal interests, strengths, and transformative life experiences.
Sara's journey to connect fellow grievers with healing resources began after enduring her own devastating losses—the tragic deaths of her two older
brothers, 43 years apart—one by a freak accident and the other by a murder-suicide. Through sharing her story of overcoming sibling loss and trauma,
Sara finds purpose in guiding others toward hope and healing.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised as a missionary and pastor's kid across various states, Sara eventually settled in Idaho for college, where she
earned a degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis on film studies and drama. With a 17-year career as a public library associate and a license
in massage therapy, Sara brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work. She is pursuing a Master's in Counseling Education at
Northwest Nazarene University, focusing on Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in grief and trauma, with an expected graduation
date of May 2025. She has been working as a facilitator for a domestic violence treatment program for the last two years.
An introvert by nature, Sara is a voracious reader, podcast enthusiast, and dedicated researcher. Her passions include exploring a
wide range of topics, creating and appreciating art, binge-watching movies and TV shows, and hunting for treasures at thrift stores.
She also enjoys traveling, adult ballet dancing, genealogy research, participating in personal therapy, and getting massages.
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 the MGC YouTube channel , or email her at [email protected]
Sara J. Cobb is the Founder of My Grief Connection, a dynamic hub of grief resources and a growing community dedicated to supporting those who are
grieving.Her passion for grief and mental health education stems from a profound blend of personal interests, strengths, and transformative life experiences.
Sara's journey to connect fellow grievers with healing resources began after enduring her own devastating losses—the tragic deaths of her two older
brothers, 43 years apart—one by a freak accident and the other by a murder-suicide. Through sharing her story of overcoming sibling loss and trauma,
Sara finds purpose in guiding others toward hope and healing.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised as a missionary and pastor's kid across various states, Sara eventually settled in Idaho for college, where she
earned a degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis on film studies and drama. With a 17-year career as a public library associate and a license
in massage therapy, Sara brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work. She is pursuing a Master's in Counseling Education at
Northwest Nazarene University, focusing on Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in grief and trauma, with an expected graduation
date of May 2025. She has been working as a facilitator for a domestic violence treatment program for the last two years.
An introvert by nature, Sara is a voracious reader, podcast enthusiast, and dedicated researcher. Her passions include exploring a
wide range of topics, creating and appreciating art, binge-watching movies and TV shows, and hunting for treasures at thrift stores.
She also enjoys traveling, adult ballet dancing, genealogy research, participating in personal therapy, and getting massages.
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 the MGC YouTube channel , or email her at [email protected]
Blogs, News Media & Articles
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
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho - Current Graduate Student in the Master's of Science in Counseling Education Program,
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track - Emphasis Area: Grief, Trauma and Crisis - Estimated Graduation: May 2025
Utah College of Massage Therapy, Salt Lake City, Utah - ACCET/COMTA, Accredited Professional Massage Therapy Program, 2002
Heartsaver CPR AED Certified, American Heart Association, Expires May 2025
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
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
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho - Current Graduate Student in the Master's of Science in Counseling Education Program,
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track - Emphasis Area: Grief, Trauma and Crisis - Estimated Graduation: May 2025
Utah College of Massage Therapy, Salt Lake City, Utah - ACCET/COMTA, Accredited Professional Massage Therapy Program, 2002
Heartsaver CPR AED Certified, American Heart Association, Expires May 2025
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
Walking Through Uncharted Territory: The Challenges of Grieving Young Adults, Webinar - 03 Feb 2021
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification - Online Course - 28 Apr 2021
Grief and Trauma 2.0 - Light University Course - Completed 04 Apr 2022
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2022 HEALING AFTER SUICIDE LOSS INTERVIEW SERIES, HOSTED BY CAROLIN BROOKINGS |
2021 Healing After Suicide Loss Interview Series, hosted by Carolin Brookings |
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Conscious Grief Series 2 with Host Tara Nash - May 2021
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Instagram Live with Rachel Vanni of "good Days, Bad Days" podcast:
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Finding Hope: My Grief Connection |
My testimonial about the impact of suicide on my life at the 2019
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Sharing my story at the 2nd Annual STRENGTH 2 THRIVE WALK-A-THON FOR
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Here I share some of my story about coping with suicide loss
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Create Ways To find your grief support community -
The Global Grief Conference 2022
You can find links to Sara's podcast interviews here:
https://www.mygriefconnection.org/musicpodcastsandradioshows.html
Community Involvement
Sara has shared her lived and professional experience at community events, 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 Author & Artist, Danica Thurber About Her Children's Book, "Lulu Faces Loss and Finds Encouragement" - 16 Oct 2020
Sara has shared her lived and professional experience at community events, 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 Author & Artist, Danica Thurber About Her Children's Book, "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
WREG Memphis TV news story about the 'Hope in the Holidays' event: Woman uses life experiences to help others dealing with grief
Facebook LIVE "Sowing 'Seeds of Hope' After Tragedy" Interview Series with Nancy Green - May & June 2021
Part 1 - https://www.facebook.com/2015976628446781/videos/177737904221254
Part 2 - https://www.facebook.com/2015976628446781/videos/337459014462955
Part 3 - https://www.facebook.com/nancy.green.338/videos/10225517039690136/
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmir9t2db30&t=86s
Part 1 - https://www.facebook.com/2015976628446781/videos/177737904221254
Part 2 - https://www.facebook.com/2015976628446781/videos/337459014462955
Part 3 - https://www.facebook.com/nancy.green.338/videos/10225517039690136/
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmir9t2db30&t=86s
Healing After Suicide Loss Interview Series: Guilt with Host Caro Brookings - 02 May 2022
4th Annual Strength 2 Thrive Walk for Suicide Prevention, 24 Sep 2022, Nampa, Idaho - Volunteer/Participant/Walker
5th Annual Strength 2 Thrive Walk for Suicide Prevention, 16 Sep 2023, Nampa, Idaho - Volunteer/Participant/Walker
"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
he'll come back and pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered."
Deuteronomy 30:3
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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 988.
For any type of crisis situation you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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– 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 988.
For any type of crisis situation you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
NOTE THAT MY GRIEF CONNECTION DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY POSTED MUSIC OR MOST OF THE VIDEOS POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE
My Grief Connection - Created 04 July 2019 - Privacy Policy
This Page Was Updated On 28 October 2024
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