GET TO KNOW US

At the Center for Grief we understand grief is a deeply transformative experience. We are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your emotions, process your grief, and discover the tools to rebuild your life.

It is our mission to support grief by:

Providing resources for you to cope and understand your grief

Helping you support a family member or friend who is grieving

Reach Out

Meet our Grief Companions

Our dedicated team of grief companions is here to provide gentle guidance and unwavering support as you navigate the challenges of grief. With empathy and understanding, we offer a compassionate space where you can find solace, healing, and strength. You don't have to face it alone—we're here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Co-Founder

Dawn Christiansen

Dawn Christiansen has a Master’s degree in Chaplaincy. She is a Reiki Master and Certified Traumatic Grief Counselor. She specializes in journeying with others as they grieve. Dawn is a compassionate presence and encourages people to find effective ways to process their grief including one-on-one grief counseling, grief groups, grief workshops, Reiki, and sound healing. In her spare time Dawn loves to quilt, camp and hang out with her family and friends. She is a mother, grandmother, dog mother and wife. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dawn for grief counseling or Reiki please go to the Contact page and send her a message.

Co-Founder

Scott Nelson

Scott was born and raised in Seattle Washington and although his parents divorced when he was 5 considers his childhood an amazing time where God revealed his love and grace to him through a loving family, church, and numerous mentors. He and his wife Lisa have been blessed with two boys, Luke and AJ. He received a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and an MDiv from Multnomah University in Portland Oregon. He served oversees for over a decade working with underdeveloped communities primarily in Panama, Peru and Kenya.

The Nelsons now live in Chula Vista where Lisa grew up and where her parents still live. Scott and his family remain passionate about caring for the underprivileged and developing healthy community. They love traveling, music, camping, kayaking and adventuring together, looking for opportunities to be a blessing to those around them. Scott currently serves as a Hospital and Hospice Chaplain and bereavement coordinator. He is a licensed minister with the Evangelical Free Church. Scott has journeyed with individuals and communities in their deep losses and grief. He considers it a privilege to share his life and personal stories of grief with others and to learn and grow together.

Co-Founder

Beth Slevcove

Beth Slevcove is a hospice chaplain, bereavement counselor, spiritual director, mother, surfer and retreat leader who loves good books, good waves, and honest conversations about life in all its ups and downs. She is drawn to be with people when life gets hard, and believes that human presence is the greatest and most powerful gift we can give to one another.

She holds advanced degrees in theology and education. Her book Broken Hallelujahs: Learning to Grieve the Big and Small Losses of Life was released through InterVarsity Press.

She lives with her husband, two teens, two cat, a turtle, and countless surf monkeys from the Tijuana border.