Grief Circle activities may include open sharing and discussion, storytelling, and creative expression through drawing, music, and meditation. The specifics of each session will depend on the number of attendees.
Grief Circles are for: New grief, old grief, any kind of loss, financial loss, loss of employment, loss of identity, anticipatory grief, illness or death of loved one, illness or death of a beloved pet, estranged friendships or relationships, collective grief: including but not limited to natural disasters, mass shootings, and other public events.
Suggestions to support your experience:
A journal and pen or notebook for drawing
A waterbottle or cozy drink
Comfortable clothes
A quiet space
Facilitator: Melissa Chanselle-Hary is a member of the DOULA CO-OP. She is a Death Doula, Usui Holy Fire III® and Karuna® Reiki Master, and Certified Erotic Blueprint™ Coach. She seeks to normalize and ritualize the griefs our society often overlooks. Grief is a path to living with more joy and intention.