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1. On Secondary Loss - the other losses that accompany grief in addition to the primary emotional response 

"Losing my job—and my identity and self-worth—shook my confidence and ability to provide for my family. I felt frozen and assumed I was depressed. At our kids’ baseball game, Margaret asked whether I had acknowledged the loss and if 

1. On Secondary Loss - the other losses that accompany grief in addition to the primary emotional response 

"Losing my job—and my identity and self-worth—shook my confidence and ability to provide for my family. I felt frozen and assumed I was depressed. At our kids’ baseball game, Margaret asked whether I had acknowledged the loss and if it might be grief. That question changed everything: grief fit when depression did not. Over the next few months, we worked through the loss of my job and sense of self. I regained control, found work again, and am so grateful I went to that game." Scott P.

2. On Masked Grief - Grief that is presenting in another way and the resulting feeling or behavior is actually a response to grief 

"I thought staying busy meant I was coping with my brother’s death, but overwork, sleeplessness, health problems, and angry outbursts revealed unresolved grief. A friend referred me to Margaret, who helped me see that I was avoiding my pain by masking my grief. Honoring my brother and his life and our love, instead of avoiding the thought of him, became a turning point on my journey. It gave me space to heal." Cathie B

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3. On Disenfranchised Grief - any grief that makes us feel judged or is minimized by society, culture or even our own family. 

"As a dad, I was hesitant to talk about the grief of losing my 8-yr old daughter to Cancer. I was supposed to be the "strong one" I didn't feel I was allowed to show my feelings openly because my ex - wife, my daughters mother, was suffering more. Margaret helped me feel safe enough to express it all — and to hold onto my love for my daughter instead of fearing it." Thomas K.

4. On Anticipatory Grief - the grief that comes before a death

"When my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, people told me to cherish our remaining time, but nothing prepared me for how completely our lives would change. I miss who he was, the life we shared, and the future we planned. Though he is still here, I grieve losing him bit by bit and sometimes feel guilty for it. Margaret supports me when I feel overwhelmed and alone, helping me keep this journey in perspective." Mary K.

5. On Cumulative or Complex Grief - when we experience multiple losses during a short period and unattended grief that builds up 

"After losing my daughter and then my marriage, Margaret helped me understand compounded grief. I had treated both losses as one overwhelming pain, but naming and honoring each—even the divorce—helped me see they were different. Once I did, the grief became easier to carry." Lacey D.

6. On Ambiguous Grief - Grief that’s hard to see or isn't commonly considered a "grief experience" 

"At 37, I suffered a heart attack during my morning hike despite being highly active. Afterward, I felt broken, afraid, and depressed, where did the strong, fearless person I was go? Margaret, a friend I knew socially, reached out when she heard what happened. She shared that she has also experienced a similar medical event and the feelings that followed, there were spot on with mine. I stepped out of my fear and started working with her. She helped me recognize this as grief and gave me hope and tools to feel strong and safe again." Ashley T.

Together we explore your "grief timeline", the different types of grief on that timeline, the feelings associated with those types and what it will look like when you decide that you deserve a life where you feel safe, loved and free from judgement.

Connect with us to rewrite your story at 480.848.1534, or reach out through the Contact Page for your complimentary first call

I'm Margaret Anderson, founder of The Monarch Group.  "My son Kenny and I are on a mission to be a resource for those on the precipice of their most important stage of their lives. And we walk alongside those experiencing grief and loss, ensuring they don’t have to bear it alone, helping them find hope, love, and meaning again on their ow

I'm Margaret Anderson, founder of The Monarch Group.  "My son Kenny and I are on a mission to be a resource for those on the precipice of their most important stage of their lives. And we walk alongside those experiencing grief and loss, ensuring they don’t have to bear it alone, helping them find hope, love, and meaning again on their own journey." 

Credentials & Affiliations

● David Kessler Certified Grief and Loss Specialist

● ICRT Certified Double Reiki Master (Usui and Karuna)

● Certified End-of-Life Doula

● Certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss Doula

● Certified Myrrhophore

● ULC Ordained Minister

● Women's Retreat Facilitator

● Public Speaker

● Founder, Arizona Women's Alliance

● Charitable Board Member — pediatric cancer research and advocacy foundations, women's health organizations, disadvantaged youth education foundations

● Event Planner & Destination Management Service Provider.

My Approach

We have all experienced loss — both death and non-death like job loss, the end of a relationship or marriage, the loss of a friendship, loss through estrangement, the loss of a beloved pet, the loss of a home. Not all grief has trauma, but all trauma has grief. As a Certified Grief and Loss Specialist, I work with the whole person — their strengths, and their own individual level of wellness. I help people understand how grief is affecting them — and that grief does not have to be a permanent state of being. In both my Doula and Grief work, I offer a holistic approach, one that honors the clients past, the present, and the future — understanding that beyond the loss itself, culture, community, spirituality, and personal belief all shape how a person grieves. But true expertise in grief lies with the griever.

There are so many ways loss touches our lives; however, the real challenge is in how we process these life transitions. Loss is an opportunity for growth. It's an opportunity to trust in life again. Seeking help isn't weakness — it's a positive step toward living a life filled with joy again.

"What I promise is dependable presence, no judgment, and a space where you are never rushed."

Contact us with any questions.at NRGSHIFT@icloud.com