about sarah
"Trauma forges our might, Grief is our kin, and Pleasure is our remedy. Trust yourself enough to crumble. Embrace the precipice, unravel your fortitude, and let the true splendor settle."

Sarah Hines is a pioneering grief and emotional legacy coach, speaker, and the founder of Grief Advocacy—a national organization that supports leaders and teams navigating loss, transformation, and the complexities of human connection. With over two decades of experience, Sarah has worked at the intersection of death, grief, and leadership, helping individuals and organizations cultivate profound connections and meaningful legacies.
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Her journey began through deeply transformative hospice work with men and children, witnessing firsthand the profound vulnerability and strength present at the end of life. Sitting bedside, she supported men estranged from their families and children navigating unimaginable transitions, finding beauty and resilience amidst heartbreak. These experiences became the foundation of her belief that grief, when embraced, can become a powerful force for connection and growth.
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As a coach, Sarah works with individuals—particularly midlife professionals—seeking to reconnect with their forgotten parts, build a relationship with grief, and live inside their passion and purpose. Certified in Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Care, and Grief Recovery, she creates compassionate spaces for clients to explore emotional truths, the depths of desire, and cultivate legacies that align with their deepest values.
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Sarah’s 25 years of corporate consulting experience further enrich her practice, allowing her to offer unique insights into leadership, vulnerability, and personal transformation. Through her coaching, she empowers clients to navigate their grief, rediscover desire, and begin living their legacy today.
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Her compelling keynotes—such as "Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief in the Workplace" and "Pleasure and Grief: Unlocking Transformation Through Emotional Truth"—complement her coaching practice by inspiring audiences to embrace vulnerability, align with emotional truth, and transform tough experiences into gateways for deeper connection.
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When she’s not speaking or coaching, Sarah finds joy in spending time with her family and friends, exploring nature, traveling, and savoring great food. These experiences continually inspire her work, reminding her of the beauty and connection available in everyday life.
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

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25 years in Executive Roles
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15 years of Coaching and Consulting
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Edu-Therapy Certified Practitioner & Trainer
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Internal Family Systems Informed Certification
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Integrative Somatic Parts Certification
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Relationship & Intimacy Certification
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Movement for Trauma Therapy Training
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Trauma-Informed Practice Certification
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Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
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Death Doula Accreditation
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Certified Celebrant & Ceremony Practitioner
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Mental Health First Aid Certified
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Palliative Care and Home Hospice Trained