Dr. Beth Hewett is an expert in grief, trauma, and communication, bringing a compassionate and insightful approach to these sensitive areas. With a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies and specialized training in bereavement, Dr. Hewett focuses on how language and thoughtful communication can support individuals coping with loss and traumatic experiences. She is an accomplished author, speaker, and educator whose work explores the profound intersections of grief, trauma, and expressive writing. She is a grief coach, spiritual companion, grief support group facilitator, and facilitator trainer. Dr. Hewett’s contributions have empowered professionals and individuals alike, equipping them with tools for healing and resilience through thoughtful grief-focused communication practices. Her work is widely valued for its depth of empathy and for offering practical, transformative strategies for those navigating challenging times.
Dr. Hewett’s credentials include being a Certified Thanatologist (CT) with the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), a Certified Grief Counselor with the American Academy of Grief Counseling (AAGC), and a Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care™ Provider with the MISS Foundation. She is a trained Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) provider with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). She also has earned a certificate in Death and Grief Studies from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
Dr. Hewett is the author of Duty, Honor, Hope: Strategies for Understanding and Unpacking First Responder Grief (ICISF Press, 2023) and Grief on the Road to Emmaus: A Monastic Approach to Journeying with the Bereaved (Liturgical Press, 2023), and the coauthor of Supporting a Grieving Workforce (ICISF Press, 2022). Some of her other publications can be found on her website www.goodwordsforgrieving.com.