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Conversations on Grief and Loss

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Caregivers experience loss and grief from the moment this role happens upon them. From small losses to large ones, let’s get the conversation started. Let’s talk about things no one talks about. Let’s get comfortable in our discomfort. Let’s reframe guilt and shame. And, let’s find purpose again – whatever that might look like.

Together, let’s create a safe space where grief is normalized, where we can have conversations that can’t be held elsewhere, where we can build connection, where we can create compassionate communities, where our mental health matters, and where we can find purpose after loss.

This program will take place over six bi-weekly sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m.

Program topics by session:

April 18 | Speaking the Taboo: Let’s Have a Conversation

May 2 | Good Grief, Bad Grief: No Such Thing

May 16 | An Array of Emotions: You Are Not Crazy

May 30 | Walking with Grief: Hold Yourself in the Uncomfortable

June 13 | Reframe the Shame: Understand the Power of Guilt

June 27 | What Now? Finding Purpose in Grief

Supplies needed:

  • Candle
  • Blank journal
  • Photo of their loved one
  • Photo tape
  • Pen/pencil (pencil crayons if you wish)

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