Supporting Individuals Through Seasons of the Soul (TM)
Guiding Social Workers with Ethics and Clarity
Welcome. I’m so glad you're here.
Life brings us to crossroads; those quiet moments of uncertainty, deep loss, ethical questions, or seasons of change we never saw coming. Whether you're navigating a complex decision as a social worker, caring for an aging or ill parent, or searching for meaning in the midst of grief or transition, you don’t have to walk this alone.
I'm Ellen Craine, and I support people through life’s most tender terrain with grounded presence, deep compassion, and ethical clarity. Over the past 30+ years, I’ve woven together clinical social work, law, ethics consulting, teaching, and intuitive guidance to create a unique approach to healing and professional practice; one that honors both structure and soul.
The Heart of My Work
1. Ethics Consulting & Training
Whether you’re seeking guidance on a nuanced ethical dilemma or looking to deepen your team’s alignment and integrity, I offer tailored consulting and trainings grounded in my 5 Pillars for Navigating the Social Work Ethics Maze™. Together, we explore clarity, courage, and the ethical paths that honor the heart of your work.
2. Seasons of the Soul™ Programs
Life moves in cycles. Through workshops, in-person gatherings, retreats, and more, Seasons of the Soul™ honors the rhythms of change and the seasons with compassion, community, and reflection. These programs create space for navigating whatever you are experiencing right where you are at in the present moment; whether personal or professional; with tenderness and truth. These programs are rooted in anthroposophy, waldorf education, Reiki, intuition, and my training as an integrative health coach focusing on the whole person through mind, body, spirit, and a connection to nature.
3. Clinical Social Work Practice
I offer compassionate, holistic clinical support for those experiencing loss, caregiving challenges, heartbreak, or life transitions of any kind. My clinical work is for those that live in the state of Michigan due to current licensing laws. Together, we create a plan rooted in my 30+ years of clinical experience to help you increase the tools in your tool box focusing on an idea called bio-individuality. This simply means that I factilitate you exploring what works for you based on the strengths that are already inside of you. New tools will be introduced and you get to decide what works right where you are today.
Whether you're seeking ethical clarity or support through a life change of any kind, I invite you to take the next step:
🌿 Explore my offerings and learn more about how we can work together
🤝 Book a Free Consultation and let’s talk and explore what support feels right for you
💌 Join the Seasons of the Soul (TM) community and receive reflections, resources, and updates straight to your inbox. You can also check out the Seasons of the Soul (TM) community in our private Facebook group.
Your path matters. Let’s walk it together.
Services
Ellen provides the following services.
Ethics and Clarity
Navigating Social Work Ethics with Confidence, Compassion, and Clarity
I provide social workers with practical strategies that build confidence and reduce stress through my unique 5 Pillars Model for Navigating the Social Work Ethics Maze (c) (TM).
Ethical practice goes beyond rules; it requires integrity, sound judgment, compassion, and staying grounded in your professional values while facing complex situations.
With over 30 years of experience supporting social workers, partly shaped by 13 years on the Michigan-NASW Ethics Committee, including time as chair, I offer deep insight and compassionate guidance tailored to your real-world ethical dilemmas.
Through individual and group consultations, clinic sessions, and specialized trainings, I help you align your professional decisions with ethical standards while developing clear, practical plans that empower you to act with integrity, protect your license, and reduce anxiety.
Learn more about Ethics Clarity and how I can support you
The Clinical Path (Counseling)
Rooted in 30+ years of clincial social work experince
Therapy is a collaborative, intentional process built to support your healing, resilience, and personal growth.
In my clinical practice, we work together to explore the challenges you're facing; whether rooted in past experiences, current stressors, or complex emotions; and develop tools that align with your individual strengths, needs, and goals.
This approach is grounded in social work values and informed by evidence-based practices, including grief and loss theory, relational and strengths-based frameworks, and bio-individuality (the understanding that your path to healing is unique to you).
While our work centers on your lived experience, we also recognize the importance of the natural world as a resource for grounding, resilience, and restoration. You’re invited to reconnect with supportive elements like plants, animals, and natural rhythmsnot as abstractions, but as meaningful allies in your healing process.
This therapeutic path acknowledges that healing is not only internal but also relational: between self, others, and the broader world around us.
Therapy often brings deep emotions and long-held patterns to the surface. Having a clinician who is attuned to your needs emotionally, psychologically, and somatically can make all the difference.
As your therapist, I bring both clinical expertise and a deeply respectful, attuned presence to our work together.
We'll co-create a thoughtful treatment plan that aligns with what matters most to you, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and meaningful. Your voice, values, and inner wisdom lead the way.
Additional Support
Evaluations and Assessments in family law and probate cases.
Emotional support animal (ESA) letters following an assessment of appropriateness in accordance with FHA guidelines.
Please note: Clinical therapy services are currently available only to residents of Michigan due to state licensing regulations.
Seasons of the Soul (TM)
Utilizing my experience as a certified integrative health coach, Reiki 3 practitioner, and certified Waldorf teacher
Waldorf education is based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. It's educational approach is holistic and intended to develop one's intellectual, artistic, and practical skills. The focus is on imagination and creativity. Learning is done through the head (the more logical side of things), the heart (feels, emotions, intuition), and the hands (the actions we take, or physical experiences we have). The goal is to integrate all of these parts of ourselves to help us "solve" a "problem" and live in better alignment within us and with the world around us.
With this in mind, Seasons of the Soul (TM) offers a supportive, collaborative space for individuals seeking clarity, renewal, and direction beyond traditional therapy.
Rooted in my: life long love of nature and connection to Mother Earth, Reiki Level 3 Certification, training as a Waldorf Teacher and as an integrative nutrition health coach, your experiences within Seasons of the Soul (TM) will guide you as you connect with your inner wisdom and the forces of multi-sensory experiences curated with the needs of each participant in mind.
Together, we may explore life transitions, caregiving challenges, or your longing for deeper meaning and alignment. You will be met right where you are on your life journey and you will take away from each experience what you are suppose to. There is no one way and no right way, just the way that is what you need in the present moment.
We can work together in a one-to-one capacity, or in a group, through my Seasons of the Soul (TM) programs.
Please note: This service is not psychotherapy, and is available across state lines for those seeking non-clinical support.
“My goal is to walk alongside you with wisdom and compassion through a variety of tools; helping you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence, building on the strengths you already have inside you.”
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2531 Jackson Ave. Suite 342
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(248) 539-3850
