
ABOUT CINDY J. Lang
Cindy is an insightful and empathetic grief coach, registered social worker, and workshop leader with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through grief, loss, and life-altering change.
Widowed in 2005, her personal journey through loss ignited a passion for guiding others through their own experiences of grief. Combining professional training with lived experience, Cindy offers compassionate support through one-on-one support, group and family support, workshops, and community education.
AS the founder of an ontological coaching practice
She creates a safe, nurturing space for people to explore and understand their grief.
Her expertise spans trauma-informed grief care, bereavement education, and palliative support. Using gentle healing techniques in a conversation-style setting, she helps clients understand their emotions, rebuild their lives, and find meaning in life after loss.
Cindy is dedicated to providing a warm and understanding environment for individuals and organizations seeking guidance on grief and healing, with a mission to help others rediscover hope and purpose after life-altering events.
REMEMBER
“Grief changes us, but with the right support, it can also transform us."
Past Workshops
ENVIROS Foster Care, The Invisible Grief – Grief & Loss in the Foster Care World
Kids Cancer Care, The Personal and Professional Wings of Grief
Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society, COVID-19: When There’s No Way to Go Back to Normal
Wellspring Calgary, Hanging on Letting Go, How to Support Someone with a Life-Limiting Prognosis, Advanced Stage Incurable Cancer & Their Caregivers. End of Life Training
Wellspring Calgary, Understanding Grief & Loss
Professional Development Day for Teachers, What Does Mindfulness Mean Anyway?
Present Private Small Young Adult Parent Loss Group, A Different Goodbye, What it is Like to Lose a Parent in Your 20’s & 30’s
Advent Lutheran Church, Wounded Heart Four Part Series. Dealing with Feelings of Loss & Understanding Grief
Wellspring Calgary, Advanced Speaker Series Sessions topics range from Grief & Loss, Resiliency and Self Care
Education & Training
Registered Social Worker (Alberta College of Social Work)
Teaching and Practice Ontological Coaching Certification – University of Calgary
Foundations for Personal Leadership Certification – University of Calgary
Trauma-Informed Grief Care Training
The Art of Companioning the Mourner – Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Enhanced Grief Models & Disenfranchised Grief Training

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