Kathleen is an expert in helping survivors of Violent Death Trauma and the organizations that serve them. Violent Death Trauma is caused by homicide, suicide, drug over-dose, mass shootings, natural disasters, war, terrorism, accident, or any sudden and unexpected death.  A survivor of a family homicide herself, Kathleen has become a recognized expert and international leader in the field of trauma-informed care, integrating clinical training with first-hand insight into the experiences and needs of family, friends, survivors and those who care for victims of trauma.

Since the murder of her son in 1999, Kathleen has helped thousands of bereaved people cope with the unthinkable and not only survive, but learn to live again—a new life, that remains open to us, hopeful and with possibilities.

She can help you and your family deal with crisis management, what to do and how to cope in the immediate aftermath of the event. Issues such as immediate care, media management, support through trials, police investigations, as well as providing comprehensive assistance and advice on the short and long term process involved in traumatic loss. Issues such as managing the intense emotions and conflicts that arise in these kinds of deaths, how to get through the anniversaries, holidays and birthdays, and how to deal with the on-going trauma of the loss.