Where The Love Lies

Community Grief Work+ Coaching

Hi, I’m Rachel

I am someone who approaches life heart-first. When experiencing my first massive loss as an adult, the death of my father from ALS in 2020, I realized something.

Despite being in the midst of the most harrowing and heart-wrenching experience of my life to that point, I wanted to needed to keep showing up heart-first. It was hard, painful, overwhelming time and again. The experience of showing up heart-first for my dad, for my family, for his loved ones, and for myself cracked me completely open. I experienced both the deepest mourning and the brightest love… all because I turned bravely towards my grief.

Rachel Wylie-Fenton in her home garden

Throughout the last 10 years, I have studied under several amazing mentors + teachers. Through my own experiences and working with others, I’ve developed my own tools and practices in support of grief. I have worked with countless people helping them shift their perspective on and relationship with grief of all kinds - managing the care of another, the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a long-ago trauma, a change in ability and more.

My services

30 Minute Phone Call
Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who “gets it”. Think of these calls as an acute tool to receive support in a specific situation. For example, help figuring out how to adjust ever-changing caregiving needs, preparing to see a dying family member (or navigating challenging family dynamics), exploring curiosity around death and dying, etc. This is also a great way to get to know what it’s like working with me, if you’re curious about one-on-one sessions.

One-on-One Sessions
Grief is in many ways a solitary experience, but that doesn’t mean to have to navigate it alone. These 1-hour sessions are personalized for what you need in the moment, wherever you are in your grief journey. One-on-One sessions can be schedule in person in Waitsfield VT or virtually. I recommend starting with the Introductory 4-session Package, though we can also schedule a la carte sessions.

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Free Monthly Grief Groups
I host an in-person grief group in Waitsfield VT (every second Wednesday at 6:30-8pm, sponsored by Hannah’s House). A monthly virtual group is coming soon.


Grief Workshops + Gatherings
Delve deeper into various tools and practices to enhance your relationship with grief and deceased loved ones. Past events include Grief Writing, Build your Grief Toolkit, and Remembering our Father’s Day Gathering. I am also available to facilitate private workshops or gatherings for your community.

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Areas of Exploration

  • There are so many lenses through which we can reflect on our grief.

    All of the following are areas of inquiry we may follow together.

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    Emotional

    Grief is more than sadness - it is also disorientation, anger, frustration, and even relief.

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    Physical

    Unprocessed grief can get stuck in the body - we’ll explore ways to move + metabolize your grief.

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    Metaphysical

    What does it mean? What happens when we die? We can explore these questions together.

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    Social + Connection

    How do I hold my grief out in the world? How can I share and be witnessed in my grief?

I believe that building a relationship with grief can enhance our capacity for love .

Still have questions? Reach out!

Frequently asked questions

  • No, I am not a licensed therapist or psychologist

    I provide non-clinical practical support and coping strategies to help you navigate loss, pulled from over a decade of experience.

  • I believe that grief care should be accessible to everyone, and I also believe in the value of my offerings. The monthly grief groups are Free/By-Donation. My workshops and one-on-one sessions are offered on a sliding scale. Please see my pricing page for a more detailed menu of my services and offerings.

  • No, it isn’t! I’ve worked with folks navigating very recent losses, as well as folks engaging with losses from decades ago. Grief doesn’t go away just because time passes. When you’re ready, it will be there to work with you - and so will I.

  • Yes! I believe it is never too soon to start exploring death, dying, and grief. In fact, I believe that the more we think about and explore these topics with others, the more resourced we will be when we find ourselves in deep grief.