Francis Weller, MFT, has introduced the healing work of grief ritual to thousands of people. He founded and directs WisdomBridge, which offers educational programs that integrate wisdom from traditional cultures with the insights gathered from western cultures. His writings have appeared in anthologies and journals exploring the confluence of psyche, nature and culture. Francis is on the staff of the Commonweal Cancer Help Program. He has taught at Sonoma State University, New College of California and the Sophia Center in Oakland.