Is Group Therapy Right for You? Group therapy is suitable for a wide range of individuals seeking support and personal growth. It can be particularly beneficial for those who value connecting with others, learning from diverse perspectives, and participating in a structured and supportive environment.
GRIEF TENDING GROUP
-Oscar Wilde
DETAILS
October 10th, November 14th, 2024
5:00-6:30pm
Please come-as-you-are, with no pressure as to how you express grief or not. Grief does not show up on demand. You may weep, you may be a quiet witness to others, you may be numb, you may be full of outrage, you may be surprised.
However you come, your presence is valued and will be met with respect and never with unsolicited advice. All that is required is your humanity and your willingness to be present and to bear witness with compassion. You are welcome just as you are.
The truth is that none of us escape living in this world without experiencing grief.
Creating spaces to grieve in a culture that is largely devoid of public grieving is necessary if we are to heal and truly know our capacity to love within the reality of loss.
One of the most commonly reported feelings of those grieving is a feeling of loneliness. Feeling such an immense weight of sadness has an isolating effect on individuals.
When we process our grief, we often become healthier and more resilient versions of ourselves.
Finding a community to support you in this work is essential to cultivating the capacity to keep our hearts open and permeable to beauty and resilient to despair.
Through grief, we are all on common ground and can engage with the universality of our human experience.
Our time together will include
Authentic conversation and compassionate listening.
Poetry
- Grounding and gentle somatic movement practices
- A weekly discussion and exploration topic
- Short writing prompts with invitation to share if desired
- Offerings of ways to engage with grief outside of group between sessions
‘The Wild Edge of Sorrow’
by Francis Weller
- Highly recommended as a companion to this group work, not a requirement
- We will be walking through the landscape of grief with the vision and offerings of Francis Weller