noun, willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation

Valuing acceptance is what brought Aventurine to life. Grief is a daily part of life, with frequent small grief and less frequent overwhelming grief. When we stop fighting our grief and accept it, processing trauma and pain can begin.

noun, strength in the face of pain or grief

Courage is as much a noun that can be possessed as well as an action that we chose to participate in. At Aventurine, we know that whatever pain or grief you are facing, you possess the courage to face it. We just provide the tools to find it within you and the encouragement to participate in it.

verb, the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another

Most of our trauma occurs within relationships, but we have the greatest capacity for healing through healthy relationships. Empathy promotes connection. Connection is a core human need, and healthy connection is what heals. At Aventurine, empathy is not negotiable. We strive to always practice empathy for ourselves and our clients because that is what connects us to each other.

noun, the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing

In a society that feels ill-equipped to deal with pain and grief, we find ways to bury, ignore, and distract from it. Acceptance requires slowing down long enough to acknowledge and experience our grief. Presence is how we begin to achieve our other values of acceptance, courage, and empathy.