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The Story Behind the Peacock
The Story Behind the Peacock
My friend lost her son during a military training accident in 2022. A couple months into her grief journey, she expressed frustration trying to find "tools" to help her process. I knew nothing about this level of loss or grief, so I went on a mission to help her find resources. My research uncovered a grief coaching certification program,
My friend lost her son during a military training accident in 2022. A couple months into her grief journey, she expressed frustration trying to find "tools" to help her process. I knew nothing about this level of loss or grief, so I went on a mission to help her find resources. My research uncovered a grief coaching certification program, and I enrolled. When my friend told me that going back to work would be too difficult, I was compelled to learn the "why" behind grief in the workplace. I've since ventured down an unexpected yet rewarding path. I truly wish the circumstances that propelled me into this line of work never happened. But here I am - on a mission to exchange judgement with compassion by educating individuals and organizations on the importance of grief sensitivity, mental health awareness, suicide prevention, advocating for recovery friendly workplaces, and creating workplace cultures that value psychological safety.
I do this in honor of Capt. Nicholas P. "Sloppy" Losapio USMC and the crew of Swift 11, and all who choose careers that keep our country and communities safe.
Nick's mom granted permission to share her story.
The Story Behind the Peacock
The Story Behind the Peacock
The Story Behind the Peacock
A peacock showed up at my parent's home and took residence - in Vermont of all places! My father, a farmer by heart, decided to get "Mr. P" a girlfriend, and the journey of raising peacocks began. On Mother's Day 1991, their house caught fire. It was the call of the peacock that woke my mother late at night, saving the lives of my parents
A peacock showed up at my parent's home and took residence - in Vermont of all places! My father, a farmer by heart, decided to get "Mr. P" a girlfriend, and the journey of raising peacocks began. On Mother's Day 1991, their house caught fire. It was the call of the peacock that woke my mother late at night, saving the lives of my parents.
The peacock symbol has remained important throughout my life. My best friend Becky shared my love of peacocks. She even used some of the feathers from Mr. P. at her wedding. A few days before taking her final breath while on life support, I snuck a permanent marker into her room and gave us matching "tattoos" resembling my logo.
The Your Grief Matters logo, although simple, is filled with personal symbolism in each shape and color.
Jennifer L. Landon, M.Ed.
The Story Behind the Peacock
Jennifer L. Landon, M.Ed.
Speaker | Educator | Advocate
I became an unknowing entrepreneur in December 2022 with no idea of where my "compassionate calling" would take me. My initial thought was to offer grief education and support. While that remains a vital part of what I do, I've added to my repertoire national and regional conference presentations, leadership d
Speaker | Educator | Advocate
I became an unknowing entrepreneur in December 2022 with no idea of where my "compassionate calling" would take me. My initial thought was to offer grief education and support. While that remains a vital part of what I do, I've added to my repertoire national and regional conference presentations, leadership development programs, and workshops and trainings in areas of psychological safety, grief, mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
Certified Grief Educator & Coach
Suicide Prevention Trainer
Mental Health First Aid Responder
Certified Behavioral Analyst
Leadership Trainer
Recovery-Friendly Workplace Advocate
Career and Life Skills English for Speakers of Other Languages
...and more!
In memory of...
