Heather Stang is a grief educator, author, and the creator of the Mindfulness & Grief System, an 8-step framework grounded in thanatology and featured in The Handbook of Grief Therapies. She holds a Master's in Thanatology and is a Certified IAYT Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with over 20 years supporting people through loss. In 2025, she received the ADEC Clinical Practice Award for Innovation in Grief Support and serves on the ADEC Conference Planning Committee. Her approach integrates mindfulness, journaling, compassion, and body-based practice.