Bereavement

You are not alone in your grief journey. It’s good for your soul to be connected with others at this time who understand the profound loss you’ve experienced.

The departure of a loved one can be understandably distressing. Each person’s grief journey is unique and deeply personal. We provide nourishing grief care by connecting with you to nurture through the pain of loss and help you discover the ongoing possibilities of life after loss.

We offer family bereavement support through individual sessions and support groups tailored to your personal needs and experiences. You are not alone. Our experienced professionals are available immediately  to help you with your profound loss.

Click here to view our grief and bereavement resources.

Services

Individual and Family Sessions

Loss can be profound and disorienting. Our mission is to ensure that you feel seen, heard, held and honored throughout. Navigating loss can be profoundly painful and disorienting. Sometimes it’s helpful to have someone walking with you through the journey. If you feel it may be helpful to support you as you process and heal, our team is here for you. Fees are the same for one-on-one sessions or family sessions. 

A grief coach offers the following:

• 60 min. virtual or phone appointments
• In-person visits can be added on for an additional fee 
• Limited availability between appointments by phone, text or email

Fees:

• Individual sessions: $250 per hour for virtual or phone appointments
• Discounted package: $600 for 3 virtual or phone appointments
• Travel fees for in-person visits based on location 

What You Get:

• Education regarding the unique nature of all grief journeys and the impact on relationships
• Facilitation of understanding and acceptance of grief and its impact on life and relationships
• Guidance and support through the psychological, emotional and spiritual challenges of grief
• Support rebuilding your sense of self in the wake of loss, processing the impact of it, and living the legacy of your loved one
• And much more!

Support Groups

Medical Aid in Dying Bereavement Group

A place for bereaved loved ones to explore the complexity and nuance of losing someone to Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), with expert guidance and support in their grief journey.

Supporting a loved one through Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) is a brave and vulnerable choice. If you have lost a loved one through MAiD, you may be facing a complex mix of thoughts and emotions. Some may be helpful and healing, while others may be painful or confusing. You are not alone. Although every grief journey is unique, there are threads of commonality that unite those who share their experiences with others.

The goal of this group is to community and support healing for those who have lost a loved one through the MAiD process. The group is facilitated by trained, experienced and knowledgeable end of life and grief practitioners (MAiD specialists) who provide compassionate, supportive care as they walk with group members through their grief journeys. Outcomes include a sense of belonging in a community of people with shared experiences, understanding your grief experience, and feeling well-supported in navigating it.

Logistics: This group is offered for free via Zoom on every Monday at 6:00 pm PT

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Transition Circle: Creating Meaningful Rituals for Coping with Loss

This is a support group for anyone navigating grief due to a death or loss.

The purpose of this support group is to offer you an opportunity to pause, honor, and process the impact of the loss you experienced.

The facilitator will focus primarily on the use of breath work, movement, storytelling and creating meaningful ritual as tools for supporting you in your grief process.

• Breath work: Practice breath work as a simple grounding exercise when navigating grief
• Movement: Identify various forms of movement or embodied practices that you can implement to assist you in processing grief
• Storytelling: Explore methods and modes of storytelling (i.e. oral, written, art, etc.) as a helpful exercises for expressing your grief experience
• Ritual: Learn tools and resources for creating ritual or ceremony that honors your grief experience in a way that feels personal and meaningful.
• While each meeting will include prompts and exercises for group reflection, engagement and/or discussion, sharing is always optional, never required.
• Logistics: This group is held virtually via Zoom once a month every 2nd Tuesday from 7:00-8:15 pm PT.

Please email Krista Messam at reservedground@gmail.com to register and receive the zoom link.