Jillian Blueford is a Clinical Associate Professor for the school counseling program at the University of Denver, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado, and is certified and a Fellow in Thanatology (Death, Dying, and Bereavement). Over the years, she has provided grief counseling to individuals of all backgrounds in various settings, including schools, outpatient facilities, and private practice. Blueford is a grief and loss scholar, who has conducted research and scholarship via her dissertation, peer-reviewed publications, webinars, panels podcast features, and several regional, national, and international presentation.