The Grief and Happiness Alliance
The Grief and Happiness Alliance is a nonprofit organization formed by a group of compassionate supporters who see the value and necessity
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Maui Restorative Care
Helping the Helpers
Kaona Healing Hui
Retreats, events and
online events have
served 1200+ people to date.
Thank you for your support.
Mission
You Know More offers wholistic restorative support specifically designed for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
Through retreats, hybrid events, classes, and self-help education, we collaborate with hundreds of essential workers each year—indirectly impacting hundreds of thousands of people annually by strengthening the wellbeing of those who serve our communities.
Music by Doug Stonebraker
I knew who I was before these traumatic events. But that knowing was burned away as I served on the frontlines as one of the first volunteers that arrived on a boat, to offer medical care on the west side. Sleepless nights/weeks were filled with the needs of others until one day I realized there was nothing left within me. I was empty. Thank you for creating the retreat space where I landed back inside of me. The massage turned me inside, outside, upside down, and now I remember. The food and music nourished my physical and body. My tears stained the art as I understood how far I had gotten away from myself. My final art piece showed I am home in my body, grounded in my truths. I am valuable and remember to put my oxygen mask on first. Thank you for serving us in this manner so I can continue to serve the people I love.
~ Maui Healthcare provider
Serving those whom selflessly serve
First Responders
Healthcare Providers
Educators
Community Leaders
Amazing team of healers that were here for us to help return to our true nature of our nature. Thank you for holding such a beautiful space where I received and now know I am not alone.
~ Maui Frontline worker
THE LATEST NEWS
Living in Gratitude
Thank you for taking your precious time to connect with us as we reflect and recap our service over the last year. We deeply appreciate you as an integral aspect of our organization with your continued support and engagement with our mission. Your generous donations give the team at You Know More ease & peace as we continue to serve Maui in their recovery from the 8/8/23 fires. As we make each step a prayer and every word of love, we honor you as you continue your ministry to the world. Thank you for all you be.
Dr Valerie & Jessica Brazil continue serving on the frontlines in the recovery of Maui. Our Kaona Healing Hui, which was created in collaboration with Jenny Harrow-Keeler from Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) and our VP Maria Knauer, offers programs staffed by vetted volunteers. We have offered restorative personal empowerment with expressive art therapy, expressive movement therapy, massage, acupuncture, sound healing, counseling and nutritious meals. We have served +1200 first responders, health care providers, educators, and community leaders have benefited from the in person and online events.
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We continue to educate and empower people in various media forms, such as day 2 at the TV station AKAKU, offering 10 tips for self-care free. Overall predicted outcomes are: Enhanced Emotional Resilience, Physical Well-being, Positive Behavioral Changes, Promotion of Growth Mindset, Access to Trauma-Informed Care, Nervous System Regulation, Long-Term Support, and wholistic Facilitation of Post-Traumatic Growth.
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The people of Maui are resilient and we appreciate your support.​ We are graciously accepting donations to help with the relief efforts with online, in person events and retreats. In-kind donations should be directed to Dr. Valerie (808-646-1951). Monetary donations can be made through the secure portal below. Thank you for your support!
I knew I would never be the same after this crisis, yet I had no idea how much I did not know. What do I really want in my life? You have opened doors for me that I shut decades ago. Today I know my value, embrace my innate gifts and I am willing to stand for me. I will continue to serve Maui. Mahalo.
~ Maui Healthcare provider
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It was beautiful to see the large companies come to our aid on Maui. Quickly the aid began to dwindle as other crises happened worldwide and those teams got on a plane and went elsewhere. I am not going anywhere. I am here for my community. My Ohana. Thank you for being here for me as I take care of myself so I can continue to give those who need help. Maluhia.
~ Maui Community leader
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Thank you for what you do for the island of Maui. As a nurse, with decades of service, I know if we don’t take care of the helpers, no one will be here to help those in need. Thank you for being here for me, as I prepare myself to be in a good place as another crisis will arise. I am a helper and more crises will occur and I will rise to the occasion again.
~ Mainland Volunteer Nurse
Offerings
Events & Programs
In-person and online
Restorative Retreats
3-7 days retreats into nature
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Self-Help Education
Free guidance to relieve stress and prevent burnout
This was a lovely workshop, with an opportunity to deeply reflect on my investments, interests, and what really drives me in my work. It allowed me to take stock of who I am amidst the busy.
~Educator
Words cannot express the gratitude and grounding we received at the retreat. So elegant, supporting and inspiring to be there. Thank you for including me.
~ Maui Healthcare provider.
As a teacher, in this crisis, I get lost in the needs of the children. I didn’t know if I could manage serving these kids that were afraid their school would burn, or their grandma's house would burn or worse that it did. And their playground is gone, their favorite restaurant is gone and they don’t understand why their friends are coming to school anymore. How do I explain that their friends are dead? When the smell of smoke enters our classroom, the children would panic and we all were paralyzed and did not know what to do. Today, after being with you, I am no longer paralyzed. I have connected to my internal and external resources for myself and for the children. Thank you.
~ Maui Educator
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I knew I would never be the same after this crisis, yet I had no idea how much I did not know. What do I really want in my life? You have opened doors for me that I shut decades ago. Today I know my value, embrace my innate gifts and I am willing to stand for me. I will continue to serve Maui. Mahalo.
~ Maui Healthcare provider
I have heard of this integrative approach. Now I know it works. I am aware of my body, my needs and most importantly grandly aware and aligned with my internal and external resources. I will do this! Mahalo.
~ Maui Healthcare provider
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This vagal nerve reset really works! I can’t believe it can be this easy. Today I will get out of bed, look in the mirror, recognize who I am again, and make wise choices as I continue to serve those I love.
~ Community leader in land restoration
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I love that you are offering us biweekly online restoration events that enhance my personal journey as I recover from the tragic events. I am grateful you are here for us. Mahalo.
~ Frontline Healthcare worker
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I was shocked yet pleased to be in the beauty of Lumeria and received the massage of such professional manner. My trained therapist took me to places in my body that I have visited since before the disaster. Thank you and eternally grateful.
~ Maui Healthcare provider
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The food! That lunch was incredible! We gathered family style on the deck, serenaded by Anthony Pfluke, fed by the beauty of the table appearance, gentle kind servers, humble chef and the food… the best I have had in months! Mahalo!
~ Maui Healthcare provider
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I have new meaning in my life. Watching so many people die and suffer from the Maui events, and examining how I have contributed through my creative service to bring hope and inspiration to my peers, and that my family has suffered through my absence, I served on the frontlines. My revelation that arose after our time together, gives me inspiration. I am now dedicated to my family first. My family is my purpose, and I am renewing my commitments to the community. Thank you for showing I do have options.
~ Maui Frontline worker​​
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Honoring my basic survival needs here on Maui, I am grateful for the shelter you provided me in this storm of life. The physical and emotional food and water that fed my mind, body and soul. The rest I experienced in my bones as you created the space where I could rest, I am restored. Mahalo. I am grateful.
~ Maui EMS worker
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