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About
Hi, my name is Chaya Hott
I want to welcome you into this space. I'm so glad you found your way here, even though I know the reason you found us comes with a heavy heart. Please know you are welcome just as you are—and you are not alone here.
If you had told me 10 years ago that my life would lead me here, I wouldn't have believed you. My own journey through grief began in March of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, when I experienced the sudden, heartbreaking loss of my baby boy.
The day I buried my baby, it felt like my own life went into the ground with him. The grief and emptiness was unbearable, and my life became so dark. I struggled daily with sadness, guilt, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, anger and depression. To make matters worse, support and understanding from most well-meaning family and friends fell short and mostly left me feeling misunderstood and alone in my grief.
I began reaching out for help, but twice-monthly support groups and weekly grief and trauma therapy weren't enough for me. My heart was grieving 24/7, and I desperately needed a daily program that matched that reality—one that would understand me, support me through my grief EVERY SINGLE DAY. But that level of support just didn't exist.
In my search for healing and purpose, I began researching and learning. This path led me to train under David Kessler as a Certified Grief Educator and under Rabbi Daniel Shoenbuch as a Certified Trauma Coach. I learned that everything I was experiencing was a completely NORMAL, healthy, and human response to profound loss. That I was grieving wasn't the issue—the real problem was that we live in a grief-illiterate society filled with misinformation about loss, leaving so many grievers feeling alone and misunderstood instead of supported.
Driven by this realization, I set out to normalize grief and support my fellow Jewish sisters by creating the daily support I had desperately needed.
Our Mission
We support Jewish women navigating the loss of a loved one by offering a safe, compassionate space to grieve, connect and heal together. Our mission is to honor grief as a natural and human experience, one that deserves to be met with understanding and compassion. By confronting the stigma around grief and mental health, we empower women to find strength in vulnerability and meaning in shared healing
Our Approach
Our approach is designed to meet you precisely where you are in your grief journey. Through support groups, individual sessions and workshops, we provide a safe, supportive environment for you to express your feelings and navigate the complexities of grief. With empathy and understanding, when you are ready, we gently guide you toward healing, honoring your unique needs every step of the way.
Programs and Services
Private Sessions
Not ready for a group or need more support?
1:1 Private coaching sessions provide personalized and compassionate support to help you process and navigate your grief at your own pace and comfort level.
