8-Week Grief Group ~ Overcoming Loss Session 3

Facilitated by Daniel Hernández, M.A. Clinical Thanatologist

The one common denominator that connects all humans around the world is the loss of someone we love. Death is a natural part of life. The loss of a loved one can often be a difficult experience.

Understanding the dynamics of grief will help lead us to healthy mourning and healing.

Overcoming Loss Support Group is an 8-week experience in understanding the impact of loss and pathways to healing.

This loss group experience will explore the following:

~An understanding of the biology of grief.

~Explore current state of bereavement.

~What are normal grief reactions.

~How Loss has impacted your personal life.

~Identify personal barriers to mourning and understands one’s journey

to growth and healing.

~An understanding of the trajectory of the healing experience.

~Rituals for healthy healing.

This loss group requires the completion of eight weeks’ experience. It is not designed for those who will attend occasionally. It is a short-term experience that is built on important steps to embrace loss in our everyday living.

If you feel that this Overcoming Loss Support Group experience is for you, Please contact Together We Heal Community by filling out this INTEREST FORM.

Class runs Every Wednesday starting September 11th from 6-8pm.

**Space is limited to 10 adult individuals.

Testimonials from Session 1 & 2.

~“I learned so much about grief and myself. The facilitator is excellent and their knowledge and expertise is beyond amazing. It was a place where I was able to share my grief in a space that was safe. It was an experience that offered the chance to create bonds with others while exploring and learning about grief. Through this experience I was able to express my loss through writing, talking, and activities. I would tell them that this was an experience that was greater than my expectations due to the person facilitating the group and to not pass on the opportunity to be a part of this special type of support group.”

~“A process of understanding and dealing with grief better by walking through weekly exercises/assignments that help you to process your grief in a unique way.”

~“Literally life changing. Got me from being closed off and suffering alone to feeling open and free.”

~”The experience was more productive and informative than any other group I have been in. Daniel has a lifetime of valuable experience, teaching tools, and information.”

~”I’m so glad that I joined this group. It helped me to process so many feelings & struggles that felt stuck inside of me. It helped me to be able to acknowledge my dad’s life & his importance to me. I’m also very glad it was in person.”

“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the

world – the company of those who have known suffering.”

Helen Keller, We Bereaved