When A Parent Dies- A Grief Support Community for Adults Coping with Parental Loss
7-WEEK VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT COMMUNITY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 25, 2024
(NO SESSION FEBRUARY 4TH)
5 PM-6 PM
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
Surround yourself with people who can provide compassionate and non-judgmental support. Share the journey of your grief, actively listen to others’ stories, and learn about the grieving process. Feel seen and understood as you gain insights on how to gently move forward.
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Do you long for an opportunity to be heard and understood by people who can help you
navigate your emotions, validate your experiences, and guide you through the journey
of healing?
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If you're struggling with your grief and feel like your support system is running out of
patience, you're not alone. It's normal to feel stuck in your journey and unsure of how to
move forward. That's why joining a support community can be so helpful – you'll find the
comfort and guidance you need to get through this difficult time.
Introducing…
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When A Parent Dies- A Grief Support Community for Adults Coping with Parental Loss
In this space, you can explore the emotional complexities of grief, learn how to manage
feelings of guilt and shame, gain insight into the grieving process and connect with
others who understand what you're going through. Together, we can identify coping
strategies to help you through the grieving process with greater self-compassion and
understanding.
If you’re here, you may relate to some of these struggles:
The people closest do not know how to support you, leaving you feeling isolated
and exhausted.
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Intense and sudden emotions are difficult to manage, and you feel overwhelmed.
Hearing cliches and platitudes, such as "everything happens for a reason," are
frustrating and unhelpful.
You wonder if your grieving process is normal.
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You feel stuck and want to move forward.
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You feel guilt or shame for the mix of complex emotions about your deceased
parent that are difficult to comprehend.
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Imagine being a part of a community…
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- Where you can share your best and worst memories, current challenges, and
hopes for the future as you navigate life without your deceased parent.
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- Where you explore the different phases of grief and how to cope with them
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- Where you learn to be compassionate towards yourself, but you can also offer
empathy and understanding to others.
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- Where we shed the stigma of grief and embrace the process as normal and
natural
Step into the warm embrace of our grief support community where you'll be heard, seen, and reminded that your grief is a perfectly normal journey.
When a Parent Dies- Grief Support Community for Adults Coping with Parental Loss is for you if…
YOU'RE READY TO SHARE YOUR STORY AND ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE VULNERABLE.
YOU'RE READY TO LISTEN TO THE STORIES OF OTHERS WITH EMPATHY AND COMPASSION.
YOU'RE READY TO CO-CREATE A COURAGEOUS AND WELCOMING SPACE.
YOU'RE READY TO LEARN FROM OTHERS WHO HAVE FACED SIMILIAR CHALLENGES.
FAQ'S
What if my parent died when I was a child, or many years ago? A parent’s death at any time in your life still leaves a sting in your heart, and the need to Losing a parent can be devastating, regardless of when it happens in your life. The grieving process can be tough, but it's essential to have a supportive community to help you move forward and grow. Whether the loss was recent or years ago, know that you are welcomed with open arms.
Can I bring a friend or support person with me to a community session? Absolutely! The presence of a familiar face can provide comfort in times of need. If someone you know would like to attend, they are welcome to register for the entire series.
What happens if I miss a session? We understand that life can get in the way sometimes. However, the other members of the community will miss you and look forward to your return.
What if I change my mind about joining? We hope that our community will be helpful for you, but if you decide within 3 days after registering that it's not for you, you'll receive a full refund. After that, a refund of half the registration fee will be issued. No refunds will be issued after the community has commenced.
Can new community members join at any point in the 6 week series? To foster a close-knit and trusting community, we will not accept new members after the first session. This allows members to form relationships with one another that will continue to.
What’s the difference between this grief support community and group therapy? The grief support community is a space co-created by its members to offer emotional support and a sense of belonging. Unlike group therapy, there is no predefined treatment plan or curriculum. To facilitate the space, Alyssa, the Certified Grief Educator, will offer themes, guidance, and suggestions based on her training and literature.
Can I have my camera off during the community sessions? Starting a video session can be daunting and awkward, especially when faced with a blank screen. To help everyone feel comfortable, it's recommended that all participants turn on their cameras during the first session. This will give everyone a chance to meet and establish community agreements. Following the establishment of these agreements, we'll adhere to them for subsequent sessions.
Why do participants have to live in California? Therapist are required, by law, to only provide therapeutic services to individuals who reside in the state where they are licensed. The law also requires that the particpant be in the state where the therapist is licensed at the time the service is being provided. Since my license is in California, I can only provide therapuetic services to people who reside in California and are in the state at the time of the service.