Kathryn King grew up in Portland, Oregon with her parents and 2 brothers. She performed her first ceremony when she was about 7 years old. The family house had a huge picture window and birds were constantly flying into the window, oftentimes dying in the process. Without anyone telling her what to do, she would wrap the tiny birds in fabric and carry them to the side of the yard. There she would have a little burial and the bird would be lovingly put to rest under a carefully constructed cross made of sticks. There were always tears and the ceremony was carried out with much seriousness. Now at age 54, Kathryn has returned to her childhood love of honoring life through the use of ceremony.
Kathryn trained as a Clinical Social Worker at PSU. She has been in private practice in the Portland/Vancouver area for the past 24 years. As a therapist, she has worked extensively with individuals and couples who are facing transitions such as marriage, divorce, births, deaths, relocations etc. She raised two daughters, now 26 and 29 and has been particularly interested in issues related to parenting. Her amazing grandson, Kaleb, was born in 2008.
In 1997 Kathryn became a Licensed Minister in order to perform meaningful wedding ceremonies for couples who were looking for a spiritual rather than religious wedding. She has been performing a wide variety of ceremonies ever since. Kathryn combines a deep understanding of the psychological with an openness to all spiritual paths. Currently she is mentoring with Rev Kathleen Verigin in Celtic Spirituality. You will find her easy to talk to and someone who has a genuine interest in helping you on your journey.
Kathryn lives with her husband and 2 Australian Shepherds, in Vancouver, WA. She loves nature, especially the ocean and enjoys the company of good friends. As a result of the recent death of her young Aussie, Aruba, Kathryn is developing a new business called New Moon Pet Ministry. Support to pet owners will include naming ceremonies, memorial services, and grief counseling specific to pet loss. She has developed a deck of comforting cards with beautiful messages and collages to ease the grief process. Please watch the Pet Services section as this business unfolds in 2010.
