Debbie Gail Zane, JD LLM
Debbie has a Juris Doctor and Masters of Law, is a Certified Grief Educator, Certified Life, Relationship, and Parent Coach, author of the book Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears: My Journey of the Love and Loss of My Son through His Mental Illness and Addiction, and host of the podcast Finding Peace Beyond the Pain. She was featured on Fox 5 WTTG DC TV, WUSA 9 Washington DC TV, and WAMV Radio, has been a guest on many podcasts, and was recognized by one of the world’s biggest influencers, Tony Robbins, for her journey of turning her pain into purpose by helping parents in the aftermath of losing her twenty-six year old son following his nine year battle with schizoaffective disorder and addiction.
With a diverse professional background in coaching, speaking, writing, law, and special needs, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. Debbie is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have lost a loved one and those who have a loved one with mental illness and addiction.
Life does not always give us what we expect. Through Debbie’s journey she learned how to be present, cherish each opportunity she was given, and spend time on what is truly important. She wants to help you do the same.
Reach out to Debbie to learn more about how she can help you!
Group Coaching Program - Grieve Fully, Live Fully (starting January 2025)
Grief Education:
💫 Certified Grief Educator from world-renowned grief expert David Kessler*
Coaching Certifications:
💫 Advanced Relationship Coach Certification from the Center for Strategic Intervention**
💫 Practitioner of Excellence Life Coach Certification, Completion of Strategic Intervention Boot Camp Training from the Center for Strategic Intervention*
💫 Activation Method Life Coach Certification from the Coaching Institute***
💫 Practitioner of Excellence, Sapphire Level Training Certification from the Coaching Institute **
💫 Parent and Family Coach Training from the Coaching Institute***
💫 Meditation and Mindset Coach Training from the Coaching Institute***
Degrees:
💫 LLM from the American University Washington College of Law
💫 Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law
💫 Bachelor of Science in Business from Mount Saint Mary's University
* A Certified Grief Educator is committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief. Certified Grief Educators completed a certificate program designed by world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler. They bring his unique methodology, tools, and decades of experience to help people navigate the challenges of grief.
** Strategic Intervention was founded by Cloe Madanes, Mark and Magali Peysha and Tony Robbins in 2002.
*** Coaching Institute was founded by Mark and Magali Peysha
