Writing
For more than 20 years Deb has worked as an independent writer. She has been responsible for the development of magazine, newspaper and newsletter content for a wide range of publications. She has written for Hobby Farms, Chickens and Hobby Farm Online as well as other media outlets. Some of her written content appeared under the byline Deb Buehler. More recently her work has appeared with the Deb Brandt byline.
Deb is also a strong copy editor and regularly works on a per-project basis for educational content including science and mathematics textbooks. She has also worked with individual authors serving as the developmental editor as well as offering proofreading and copy-editing support.
Creative Grief Support Practitioner
Any change in life brings new challenges. Mourning a loss can feel lonely and isolating. Some of the best actions we can take during hard times is to seek the support of others. Working with Deb as your creative grief practitioner can enable you to connect with practices that support your journey. Deb brings thoughtful listening, compassionate companionship and artistic ideas to the process of mourning.
As a creative grief support practitioner Deb helps individuals discover and discern meaning and purpose in whatever shape their “new normal” may take. This is not a therapeutic model, but rather a coaching practice that enables people to mourn and in mourning reconnect with their own deepest self. Deb is a dynamic listener and creative encourager for those moving from grief to growth.
Public Speaking
With more than 25 years of public speaking and presentation experience, Deb offers a variety of workshops, programs, and trainings.
A gifted storyteller, Deb has presented educational content across her career. A speaker and storyteller by nature, Deb has spoken for the Indianapolis and San Antonio Zoos, Conner Prairie Museum and a wide range of nonprofit organizations. She brings with her a skill set that includes creativity, dynamic and personalized interaction with her audiences and the ability to synthesize information into presentations for people of all ages.
Deb is available to provide custom presentations in support of those who would like a program about grief, loss, recovery and much more.