About the Author

Jan Hatanaka, PhD, is the founder of Grief Reconciliation International Inc. Her pragmatic approach to grief and reconciliation is informed by her personal experience; her extensive academic research on the universality of grief and loss; and her in-depth discussions with hundreds of individuals willing to recount their personal stories when faced with significant grief. She has a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Ottawa, a master's degree in education and counseling psychology from the University of Toronto, and a PhD in theology from the University of Wales.