In their own words

I love the way Iola’s faith shines through everything she does. From the very beginning, she saw me as a person, not just someone experiencing grief, and her empathy made me feel truly seen and understood.

Her compassion and kindness created a safe space for me to talk through difficult emotions and work through some guilt I had been carrying. I especially appreciated her patience and willingness to walk alongside me through every step of the process.

By the end of the program, I not only experienced healing and growth, but I also found the courage to step outside my comfort zone and pursue a completely new direction in my life.

I highly recommend Iola’s program to anyone navigating grief of any kind. Her faith, compassion, and genuine care make all the difference.

— Phyllis

What I found most helpful was the compassion of another grieving mother who truly understood my pain. I felt heard, validated, and deeply supported through the sharing of her personal experiences.

Through this journey, I gained a new perspective on the guilt I had been carrying, which has been incredibly healing for me. I also learned how to acknowledge the hurtful actions of others that I had struggled to forgive, and that process has brought me a great sense of freedom.

Today, I am moving forward on a new path toward forgiveness. I am no longer allowing the pain caused by others to continue hurting me, and for the first time in a long time, I feel hope and peace returning to my life.

— Jackie

Before working with Iola, my experiences with traditional mental health support often felt clinical and difficult to truly connect with. Her grief coaching was completely different. From the very beginning, it felt personal, compassionate, and genuine — like talking with a trusted friend who truly understood the depth of my grief. For the first time in a long time, I felt seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Because of her guidance, I am finally beginning to move forward in my grief journey with hope and healing.

— Sandra

When my husband passed away, I did not know how to live my life without him. I was struggling emotionally, physically and mentally. Through Iola’s compassion and guidance, I was able to release the guilt I was feeling and now I believe my husband wants me to enjoy my life.

I am so thankful for the guidance and tools she gave me to get through this healing process. She was always available and there to share life experiences with. She made me feel very comfortable and I was able to open up like never before. Thank you so much! I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with a loss, especially widows!

— Patricia

I loved everything about this program! Before working with Iola, I was struggling with the unexpected loss of my 31-year-old daughter, the loss of my mother, and the loss of my career. I was carrying so much regret over things I wished I had said or done differently.

Through this process, Iola helped me break free from the prison of guilt and grief that I had built around myself. As we walked through our experiences together, she provided compassionate guidance, understanding, and practical tools that helped me heal.

One of the greatest gifts I received was learning how to remember my loved ones without being overwhelmed by pain and agony. I can now cherish their memories with greater peace and gratitude.

Iola’s program can help anyone who is struggling with loss, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking hope, healing, and a way forward. ❤️

— Amy

By the end of the seven weeks, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted. This experience helped me realize that I hadn’t truly been processing my grief — I was pushing my feelings down and pretending to be okay.

Now that I’ve completed the program, I see things more clearly and have gained the tools I need to move forward in a healthy way. This was a powerful experience, and I’m excited to pass what I’ve learned on to my children.

— Tayra

I have just finished up my grief coaching with Iola. Being able to get everything out has had a profound effect upon my mental health. I would 100% recommend The Valley of Vision to anyone who is struggling with any type of loss or grief. The grief recovery method has done wonders for me. I wish I hadn’t waited for over 7 years to seek help. In just a few weeks I felt like I had the right tools to deal with every life struggle I have ever had.

— Debbie

This program is spot on and addresses well how to obtain healing and completeness! I have experienced many different types of losses, but it wasn’t until I received grief coaching with Iola that I finally understood the importance of talking with someone who will not judge you and can help you find peace. Highly recommend!!!

— Rachel

Since working with Iola I am better in tune with my emotions. I am able to handle negative emotional events with an understanding that I will be able to work through it and feel safe and happy again. I feel like I have learned some valuable coping skills and I plan to continue on my journey of healing and growth.

When I began with Iola I was struggling with the loss of my mother and a relationship. Iola gave me the time and space needed to process my grief and loss. I feel healed from some past childhood trauma and I know I have better coping skills to continue healing. I have recommended this to some friends and family that I know are struggling with loss. This has been a wonderful journey for me and I will be forever grateful that our paths have crossed.

— Amy K.

I would absolutely positively recommend this program! My mind is finally clear and I now feel like I am ready to move forward. It was totally worth the 7 week investment and I am forever grateful!

— Joan