Professional consulting at Crown of Hope is rooted in collaboration, clarity, and a deep respect for the people and communities you serve. Whether you are a church, nonprofit, school, healthcare team, civil service group, counseling practice, or ministry leader, we offer thoughtful, individualized support designed to strengthen your mission and care for your people with wisdom and integrity.
Our consulting approach blends clinical insight, pastoral sensitivity, trauma‑informed practice, and spiritual humility. We take time to understand the heart of your organization — its values, challenges, culture, and hopes — and then shape guidance that is practical, compassionate, and aligned with your unique context. No two communities are the same, and your consulting experience should reflect that.
While grief support is one area of expertise, our consulting work extends far beyond it. We are passionate about helping organizations navigate complex emotional, relational, and spiritual dynamics with steadiness and clarity. Whether you are seeking training, program development, crisis support, or guidance for your leadership team, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.
Areas of Consulting Expertise (Customized for your organization’s goals and context)
-Trauma‑aware leadership
-Supporting staff and volunteers after crisis
-Creating safe, compassionate environments
-Developing grief‑responsive ministries
-Training teams to support grieving individuals
-Navigating communal or organizational loss
-Burnout and compassion fatigue
-Staff care and resilience
-Healthy workplace culture
-Integrating faith and mental health
-Supporting spiritual leaders
-Discernment and identity development
-Ethical decision‑making
-Communication and conflict navigation
-Team dynamics and relational culture
-Counselors, chaplains, pastors, and caregivers
-Reflective practice and supervision‑style consultation
-Boundary setting and sustainable care
Collaborative, Practical, and Rooted in Your Mission
Consulting begins with listening — understanding your goals, challenges, and the heart behind your work. From there, we design a plan that may include training, facilitated conversations, leadership coaching, program development, or ongoing support. Sessions can be offered virtually or in person, depending on your needs.
Our goal is to strengthen your organization’s capacity to care well for your people, navigate complexity with confidence, and cultivate environments where both staff and community members can thrive.
Our Consultants
Dr. Nici Richardson‑McFarland and Jessica Shannon bring extensive experience in counseling, chaplaincy, trauma‑informed care, grief support, spiritual formation, and leadership development. Their consulting style is warm, grounded, and deeply relational — always honoring the dignity and diversity of the communities they serve.
If your organization is seeking guidance, training, or support, you are welcome to reach out through the contact form. We would be honored to learn more about your needs and explore how we can partner with you.
