Chartreuse Center

06/30/2025

Gary Sturgis - Surviving Grief

06/26/2025

Bereaved Parents of the USA is an amazing organization that is highly effective and supportive. 💚

06/26/2025

Life transitions bring about grief and loss. Moving, new parents, divorce, empty nesters, health changes, caregiving, death of a loved one... these life transitions are tough. Counseling can help realign and learn a new way of living.

I'm currently accepting new clients. I specialize in grief and loss. It may seem tough right now, though there is hope. Counseling is here to help.

Schedule a 15 minute complimentary phone session online, and we'll go from there.

https://care.headway.co/providers/julie-blackburn?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=112964

05/20/2025

Embrace and support Sudden Loss Grievers.

Sudden Loss is just that - sudden... There is NO preparation for a sudden loss - SIDS, su***de, homocide, accidental, underlying health issues or anything else that is unexpected. There is some planning and increased support surrounding families when hospice or palliative care is involved with their Loved One. Sudden Loss is a significant shock without supports in place.

Sudden Loss occurs anywhere, anytime. Unfortunately, sudden death occurs from large cities to rural farm towns, from sea to shining sea. The causes may vary based on the population and demographics though, unexpected deaths are indiscriminate. It is so important that there are coroners in every county.

Sudden Loss can create a disenfranchised grief. Some communities will rally around the bereaved. I've seen this in situations of the untimely accidental death of youth. However, a disconnect may occur in situations of su***de or overdose (to name a few) due to real or perceived societal views. Society has come a long way in talking about all sorts of loss, though we can do so much more to help these families.

YOU are the front line of support for Sudden Loss Grievers. You just may be the first call or compassionate connection after an unexpected loss. These grievers are unaware of supports and are in urgent need of grief information. Grief may not be your strength. That's okay... The fact you are reading this you are on the right track... you are looking for information too.

Visit Grief On the Go to learn more.

https://julieblackburnlcpc.com

05/17/2025

Grief On the Go supports the HOPE method of grieving. Have you heard of this? Let me explain.

H- Honoring and remembering your loved one. We would never ever want to forget those special people in our lives.

O- Opening your eyes, your HEART and your life to the world around you. There’s so much that this world still has to offer and so much more living that you have to do.

P- Personal growth through grief development. This may be the first time that you’ve had this level of intense grief or an intense loss. We don’t know how to do this. We don’t know how it’s going to touch our lives. What we CAN DO is continue to grow in this new stage of development in our lives.

E- Evolve into a new way of living. Folks report and research supports that when we are grieving a profound loss, we hold our grief in our center. Our work in grief is to build our life around that loss.

Grief presents all sorts of trials and hurts. Grief also offers a growth stage of life. Looking for some HOPE within your grief? You are not alone in your grief.

Visit GriefOnTheGo.app to learn more.

Grief On the Go supports the HOPE method of grieving. Have you heard of this? Let me explain.H- Honoring and remembering your loved one. We would never ever ...

05/06/2025

People make things happen, work, and connect. What happens when loss impacts the people in your organization? Together, we can navigate the complexities of grief and find solace in connection. 💚✨

https://julieblackburnlcpc.com/gogo-for-org/

01/10/2025

2025 is here... It's so common to say "Happy New Year! " For some, it may be a trying time, at best...

I continue to specialize in grief, bereavement, infertility and caregiving. These life experiences are profound and challenge past coping. There is hope within your growth during this time.

I'll be using Headway for some administrative aspects.

I've also expanded insurance that is accepted:
💚 Aetna
💚Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
💚Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
💚Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in Illinois
💚Carelon Behavioral Health
💚Cigna
💚Quest Behavioral Health

It takes courage to reach out for support. Counseling is here to help as you need. I can tell you, my clients do graduate from counseling... and they return when needed. I am honored to walk beside you during these tough times.

Chartreuse Center is accepting new clients. Schedule a 15 min. complimentary phone consultation online.

There are many right ways to grieve, I'm here to help you find yours. I've specialized in griefwork since 2009 with experience in bereavement, pregnancy loss, loss of health due to infertility and cancer, and caregiving. I'm licensed in both Illinois and Indiana and obtained a dual Masters degree...

08/27/2024

Grief on the Go offers grief tools at your fingertips.

Daily Grief Wellness Posts are at the heart of the Membership Subscriptions. These posts offer food for thought, grief tools, quotes, words of the week and companions through grief.

Not everyone needs counseling, though Grief on the Go is a wonderful compliment to grief counseling. Anyone can benefit from learning about grief, a tremendous life transition.

It's coming soon... Take a look inside Grief On the Go App...

08/26/2024

Grief on the Go App will be coming soon! Stay tuned for when it is ready to load onto a smart phone or tablet.

This is a development that was a seed planted years ago by a previous colleague, Courtney. She asked, "Do you have an app for that?" At the time, I had just released First 52 and an app just seemed like a pipe dream.

Chartreuse Center's mission is to reduce barriers to quality grief information through technology. An app fits perfectly into that mission.

Grief on the Go will start with bereavement focused programs. Family Dream programs are planned for development next year.

I look forward to serving you. I cannot wait for the app release. It is my honor to walk beside you in your grief.

All programs and memberships are available now at www.julieblackburnlcpc.com

04/25/2024