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Virgina A. Simpson, Ph.D, Death and Grief Educator
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Virginia A. Simpson, Ph.D., known to her clients as "Dr. Ginni," is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on dying and grieving. She was cited in the July 2007 issue of Town & Country article on grief.
t: view phone(760) 774-4992
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Virgina A. Simpson, Ph.D, Death and Grief Educator offers the following products and/or services:
» Grief CounselingDr. Simpson began her informal grief studies at the age of 12, after her 48-year-old father died suddenly of a heart attack. In 1982, she embarked on her formal education in death, dying and bereavement, and started counseling the dying and bereaved in 1985. Upon completion of her dissertation on the psychosocial variables affecting the long-term adaptation of bereaved parents, Dr. Simpson received her doctorate in psychology.
In an effort to find meaning out of the sudden death of her stepson, Doug, Dr. Simpson founded The Mourning Star Center in Palm Desert, California in 1995. For ten years, she trained all grief facilitators and led every support group for grieving children, teens, parents and spouses. Although intending to stay involved in the organization, the prolonged illness and subsequent death of her mother, along with unforeseen events, moved her life in other directions.
In 2006, Dr. Simpson was honored for her work by the Cities of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage.
Dr. Simpson brings 23 years of experience and expertise to her work helping grieving children, teens and adults cope with the loss of a loved one due to homicide, suicide, accident or illness. She has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, is a sought after public speaker, and is also a consultant to school personnel, psychologists and other mental health professionals. Dr. Simpson is currently the resident expert on children and teen grief at www.griefsupportservices.org.
Whether your loss has been sudden or expected, Dr. Simpson can guide and assist you as you learn to cope with the depth of emotions and experiences that are part of healthy grieving.
Services: Individual or Group Grief Support
Consulting
Trainings
Public Speaking
Client's Voice Their Appreciation
I think I have got to be one of the luckiest people on this earth in order to have met you. I know that our lives have touched for a special reason; you have helped me through my grief better than I thought was possible. When my mom died, you gave my life meaning again, which I thought that I would live without forever. Thank you for being my counselor and, most importantly, my friend.
-Noel
"Please know my life, and many others, has been deeply affected by your expertise, generosity and loving heart." --Diane
"You have done so much for my son... He has become more comfortable with himself and better able to deal with our ongoing battle with my health." — Kasey
"Virginia met with me almost weekly for a year. She patiently helped me to understand the emotions I was feeling, reassured me that I was not crazy, and provided me a safe place to express the intense emotions that were overwhelming me. Friends and family were eager to comfort me, but were unsure how to do so. Virginia showed me how to ask for the help I needed. In the process, I, my family, and friends learned how to take better care of each other, to share our grief, rather than have it isolate us from each other."— Nancy K.
Again, many thanks for your caring & help in preparing for my mother's death. Your wisdom will remain with me. --Robyn C.
"...Your listening to me and giving me insight made such a positive impact on my life that I will never forget you." — Julie
"[Dr. Simpson] has both lived and counseled others through the experience of chidhood loss and exudes a sensitivity built through years of work in her specialty." — Karen Russell, www.griefsupportservices.org
"Ginni = Happiness, Relief, Joy, Fun, Memories." — Christy, 13
"Not only have you helped us heal from our losses, you have also reached out and helped us to believe in a future." — Dawn
I don't know if you're aware of it, but you are a gift from God. You saved my life.
-Laurie
Thanks for always being there, Ginni, you truly are a gift!
xoxoxoxo
Hours of work
Hours: Flexible - By appointment only
Contact Us at: 760.774.4992
Locations
Serving greater Indian Hills - Palm Springs CA
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