How to Talk to Grieving Massage Clients — Book Review by Gael Wood

In today’s heartfelt book review episode, I’m diving into How to Talk to Grieving Massage Clients by Aimee Joy Taylor. This essential guide belongs in every massage therapist’s toolkit, offering practical communication tips, deep emotional insight, and compassionate, scope-appropriate strategies for supporting clients who are experiencing grief.

Aimee, a massage therapist with nearly 20 years of experience, also holds a psychology degree and has worked as a grief counselor. Her expertise, combined with her personal story, makes this book a thoughtful and credible resource for any bodywork professional.

Whether or not you specialize in grief massage, this book will help you show up ethically, sensitively, and kindly for your clients—especially when they’re going through life’s toughest moments.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Why this book is a must-have for every massage therapist.
  
• How to support grieving clients without stepping outside your scope of practice.
  
• What to say—and what not to say—to clients dealing with loss.
  
• The science behind presence, nervous system regulation, and “holding space.”
  
• Tools for staying grounded and maintaining emotional boundaries.
  

💡 Favorite Chapters:

• Chapter 2: What to say and how to say it in a way that’s kind, supportive, and professional.
  
• Chapter 3: What not to say, and why common platitudes can unintentionally cause harm.
  

📚 Get the Book:

• 🛍️ Available Now in the eBook Bundle!
  If you’re listening during launch week, grab Aimee's book plus 13 more in my limited-time eBook Bundle: https://www.elevatewithgael.com/2025-ebook-bundle-sign-up-page 
  
• 📥 After the Bundle?
  Visit https://griefmassage.org to purchase the book and explore Amy’s courses on grief massage, including online and live options.
  

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Aimee Joy Taylor’s Website:griefmassage.org
• eBook Bundle Sale May 4-8, 2025: https://www.elevatewithgael.com/2025-ebook-bundle-sign-up-page
  

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