Grief Support Group

…because grief heals in community

The death of a spouse is life shattering in so many ways, and I firmly believe no one should go through grief alone.

Plenty of people try but they just don’t do as well long term…they just don’t.

So that’s why I’ve got this group…

Twice a month, a small group of grieving spouses meet on Zoom in a space that is safe…free of judgment, shame and unwanted advice.

Whether you’re in the first few months or further along, you’ll be met with openness and compassion in a group of people who truly “get it.”

So often grief can feel isolating because the people around you don’t understand, say stupid things or keep trying to “fix you.” And most people learn pretty quickly to suck it up and not let their feelings show.

Imagine being with people who understand what you’re going through. Who understand it’s normal, and who will offer reassurance, connection and the relief of not having to carry it all alone.

You’ll have the freedom to share your grief story—or simply listen. If you need support, you’ll receive gentle suggestions for coping. If you just need to sit in the presence of understanding, that’s okay too.

Not sure if a group is right for you?

Here are just a few of the objections I often hear:

👉“I’m not really a group person.”
Just about everyone who joins this group is not a group person. Many came once just to prove it wasn’t for them…and ended up staying.

👉“I feel funny talking about my grief with strangers.”
That makes sense. And they are strangers the first time you come but they don’t stay strangers for long. There’s something about shared grief that eliminates so much of that discomfort.

👉“I’ll probably just dissolve into tears.”
I’d be lying if I said there won’t be tears but they are much less frequent than you might think. There’s something about the relief of being able to share openly that dispels most of the tears. And we even share a bit of laughter along the way.

👉“I’m afraid I won’t fit in.”
Grief levels things up pretty quickly. Though the group is filled with people from different walks of life, everyone is connected by the experience of profound loss.

👉“I don’t have time.”
This is a drop-in group that meets on Zoom. There’s no commitment to attend every meeting. You’re free to come and go as you wish. And with Zoom the only time it takes is the actual time we’re meeting…no travel and traffic jams.

No matter where you are in the process or how long it’s been, almost everyone feels like it’s never going to get better than it is right now.

And yet when they come into a group of people who are at different places in their grief they quickly realize the truth…grief is constantly moving and changing…and it is always moving in the direction of healing.

If you’re still not sure and would like to chat about whether the group is a good fit for you, please email me via this contact form to set up a time to talk. I’m happy to answer any questions you have.