The Grieving Process Can Be a Healing Journey
Grief is a testament to the love we have for a loved one who has passed. Grief can be distressing and unbearably emotional. You might experience shock, denial, anger, and depression in your grieving process. The purpose of this group is to help you process your grief, connect with others also grieving, and find ways to continue honoring your loved one.
Through grief counseling, you will have space to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. You will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts on identity changes and also have a safe space to explore your spiritual beliefs.
Grief is a journey that looks different for everyone
Greif is a journey that we all share in some way. You may be feeling a range of emotions - sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, or even moments of joy and peace. Whatever you're feeling is valid, and it's okay to express those feelings here. This group is a safe space where you can share your story without judgment, and find comfort and understanding among others who are going through a similar experience. It's important to remember that there's no right or wrong way to grieve, and that healing takes time. It's a process that requires patience, self-care, and support from those around us. Together, we can work towards finding a sense of peace and acceptance in our own time and in our own way
Grief & the Heart: An 8-Week Virtual Support Group
Grief can be disorienting. It changes how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. Whether you’re grieving the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or a loss that’s hard to name, this group is a space where you don’t have to hold it alone.
Over eight weeks, we’ll move through the inner landscape of grief together and at your own pace. This group blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic practices, grounded in Claire Bidwell Smith’s four-part grief orientation: Entering, Engaging, Surrendering, and Transforming.
Each session includes:
Short reflections and a weekly theme to help orient the group
A guided practice to connect with your inner experience
A space to share, reflect, and be supported in community
Part educational, part relational, part experiential, this group invites you to meet your grief with more capacity and compassion. Together, we’ll explore how to stay resourced in the midst of uncertainty, tend to what’s been lost, and reconnect with your inner anchor.
Your heartache has the opportunity to also create meaningful connections. Our hope is that as a result of attending our bereavement circle, your grief will be eased and no longer unbearable. You will become more aware of your sense of self and needs and improve your ways to be with your emotions. Through our meetings connections with others will be formed so that you won't feel so alone in what you are going through. Through our community, you can find the strength to accept your grief and move forward in the process of creating meaning and acceptance in daily life.
Feel free to reach out for a free diagnostic tool and 20-minute phone consultation to see whether you qualify.
Each session is $75, if you’d like to use insurance for this group, please send your insurance information.
Email: cathyltrenary@gmail.com
Phone: 703-283-5662