Impact Stories

Welcoming the Next Generation of Grief-Informed Professionals

octubre 24, 2025

Meet the Interns

Over the next 12 months, these emerging professionals will gain hands-on experience and specialized knowledge that not only expands our capacity to serve more families but also strengthens the field of mental health.

Clinical Interns

Sophie Crawford
Metropolitan State University Denver
Master of Social Work

“My experience at Judi’s House has shown me how powerful it can be to give children and families a space where their grief is seen and supported. Having experienced grief in my own family, I understand how deeply it can shape a child’s sense of self, and how healing it can be when that pain is met with compassion and understanding. Grief isn’t something to fix; it’s something to carry together, and that belief is what grounds my passion for this work.”

Sam Craver
University of Denver
PsyD Clinical Psychology

“Grief is deeply important to me because loss is a universal human experience that can profoundly shape an individual’s identity, relationships, and meaning making as they move through the world. As a new member of the team, I’m witnessing how the group focused model offers a powerful space for shared healing. In the presence of other human beings who have experienced loss, group members are finding validation, connection, and hope. Being a part of facilitating that collective process where grief is witnessed, instead of silenced, feels like some of the most meaningful work I can be a part of.”

Brandon Mahoney
University of Colorado Denver
PsyD Clinical Psychology

“Grief impacts so many students that attend school every day, and to be trying to learn with that emotional weight can be very hard. This concentration has allowed me to begin exploring signs of grief and how they appear across ages, which allows me to take this knowledge into the schools to support these students. It’s an honor and privilege to have this opportunity as part of my training!“

Ashley Roy
Regis University
Master of Arts, Counseling

“Having experienced a life-altering loss myself, I am profoundly honored to do the sacred work of grief counseling with bereaved children and their caregivers. Working with death, loss, and grief makes me feel close to life, and I do not take for granted what a privilege it is to be in this space where I get to contemplate existential questions daily. Along with the fact that I wanted to concentrate in grief, I also chose to complete my clinical internship at Judi’s House because of the intensive level of support and supervision I receive as an intern. I am thankful for the incredible team here at Judi’s House, and it is a privilege to get to work alongside and learn from seasoned grief counselors.”

Ember Zabe
University of Denver
Master of Social Work

“I was drawn to working at Judi’s House as grief has been one of my most significant teachers: shining a light on that which I value most. Children have also been, and continue to be, important teachers of mine and I feel very honored to walk alongside them in their grief. 

I am appreciating growing my clinical skills in an environment that facilitates so many points of connection for families: with peers with similar grief journeys, with therapists, and equipping the family unit with tools to continue their processing together beyond their time here. Healing happens in relationship, and it’s beautiful to witness all the ways that the families at Judi’s House affirm and support each other.”

Non-Clinical Intern

Hadassah Lang
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Master of Social Work

“I am so thankful to be part of an organization that diligently works to support children and families through some of the toughest moments in their lives.“