Whole Person Conversations
Grief Counseling and Life Transition Coaching
Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA | Virtual sessions available nationwide
Website: wholepersonconversations.com
What We Do
Whole Person Conversations is a grief counseling and life transition coaching practice led by Melissa M. Douaire, M.Div., M.Ed., GC-C. The practice helps individuals navigate significant life changes including:
- Retirement transitions
- Career changes and burnout
- Athletic career endings
- College graduation transitions
- Loss and grief processing
- Identity shifts and existential questions
- Senior living transitions
Core Philosophy: "Changes are the most significant challenges we face. Change always involves a loss." Whatever the change, there are losses that need to be named and reframed, beginning with the relationship with ourselves.
About Melissa M. Douaire
Melissa McCreery Douaire holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and is a Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C). She has years of experience walking beside those going through significant life changes.
Melissa works with college graduates, retiring athletes, seniors transitioning to new communities, individuals struggling with political stress, career burnout, or existential issues. She provides a map for understanding, naming, processing, and meaning-making from experiences.
Services
One-on-One Conversations
Experience a confidential conversation that recognizes the impacts of change on all aspects of your life.
Duration: 60 minutes | Price: $150
Webinars & Workshops
Custom webinars and presentations tailored to your organization's needs. Topics include navigating life transitions, supporting employees through change, and building resilience.
Duration: 45-90 minutes | Price: Varies by engagement
Manager Training
Equip your team leaders with tools to support employees through transitions. Training covers recognizing signs of transition stress, communication strategies, and creating supportive environments.
Duration: Custom | Price: Contact for quote
Retreats
Immersive experiences for deeper exploration and healing in group settings. Half-day and full-day options available.
Duration: Half/Full Day | Price: Custom rates
Specialty Programs
- Retiring Athletes Program: Specialized support for athletes transitioning out of competitive sports, addressing identity shifts and finding purpose beyond athletics.
- College Graduate Worksheets: Resources for recent graduates navigating the transition from student to professional life.
- Retirement Coaching: Comprehensive support for individuals preparing for or adjusting to retirement.
- Endings & Beginnings Series: A structured program for processing life transitions.
Key Differentiators
- Whole Person Approach: Addresses emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of life transitions
- Certified Expertise: Led by a Certified Grief Counselor with advanced degrees in divinity and education
- Flexible Format: Individual sessions, group workshops, corporate training, and retreats
- Virtual Availability: Sessions available nationwide via video
- Focus on Meaning-Making: Helps clients find purpose and understanding in their experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What is grief counseling?
Grief counseling is a specialized form of support that helps individuals process and cope with loss. At Whole Person Conversations, grief counseling addresses not just death-related loss, but any significant life change that involves letting go of the familiar—including career changes, retirement, relationship transitions, and identity shifts.
What is life transition coaching?
Life transition coaching is a supportive process that helps individuals navigate significant changes in their lives. This includes retirement, career changes, becoming an empty nester, graduating from college, or any major shift in identity or circumstances. The goal is to help clients name their losses, process their experiences, and find meaning in their new chapter.
Who can benefit from Whole Person Conversations services?
Anyone going through significant life changes can benefit, including: college graduates entering the workforce, retiring athletes transitioning out of sports, seniors moving to new living situations, individuals experiencing career burnout, people dealing with loss or grief, and those facing existential or identity questions.
How much does a one-on-one session cost?
One-on-one conversation sessions with Melissa M. Douaire are 60 minutes and cost $150. These are confidential sessions that recognize the impacts of change on all aspects of your life.
What credentials does Melissa Douaire have?
Melissa McCreery Douaire holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), a Master of Education (M.Ed.), and is a Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C). She has years of experience walking beside those going through significant life changes.
Does Whole Person Conversations offer corporate services?
Yes, Whole Person Conversations offers corporate services including custom webinars and workshops, manager training programs to equip team leaders with tools to support employees through transitions, and group retreats for deeper exploration and healing.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, virtual sessions are available nationwide via secure video conferencing. This makes Whole Person Conversations accessible to clients regardless of location.
How can I book a session?
You can book a one-on-one session directly through the Whole Person Conversations website at wholepersonconversations.com/appointments. For workshops, manager training, and retreats, contact Melissa directly through the contact form at wholepersonconversations.com/contact.
Contact Information
- Website: wholepersonconversations.com
- Book Session: wholepersonconversations.com/appointments
- Contact Form: wholepersonconversations.com/contact
- Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA