Overcoming Loss Support Group is a 5 -week experience in understanding the impact of loss and pathways to healing.
This support group is facilitated by Daniel Hernández, M.A. Clinical Thanatologist, educator and consultant. Daniel is no stranger to Together We Heal Community as he’s led many workshops for TWHC as well as attended our Wellness Retreats.
*This group is for death related losses only.
Overcoming Loss 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.
Requires the completion of five 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 emailing hello@togetherwehealcommunity.org to reserve your spot or fill out this INTEREST FORM.
Session 5 is currently in process.
Session 6 will begin Spring 2027.
Session 6 Interest Form
This is an 5 week closed group session with limited capacity. Click here to fill out an interest from for this group.
**Space is limited to 10 adult individuals.
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.
Testimonials~
~“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.”
~”The experience was rewarding, even though it was emotionally difficult. 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.”
~“Literally life changing. Got me from being closed off and suffering alone to feeling open and free.”
~”Be prepared to answer hard questions, sharing and speaking about the loss and the feelings involved, it will get emotional.”
~”This may not be for everybody, especially if the loss is very recent. But if you feel stuck in moving on from your grief and it has been a while...this could be a helpful place.”
~”An intimate setting where you can share about your loved one and your experience through the grieving process.”
~”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.”
~”I would say it was a great experience and I learned things about grief that I never knew.”
Daniel with his beloved “Pancho”.
Daniel has worked in mental health for the past 25 years and specializes in the field of thanatology (the study of death, dying and bereavement) and Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy. For the past 25 years he has worked at university settings as a mental health therapist and educator. He has a profound love for teaching and has taught graduate courses in counseling and human development, and mental health. Daniel has taught at San Jose State University, Syracuse University, Colgate University, Utica College and St. Lawrence University.
Daniel has provided support to individuals and families who have suffered a loss. He has facilitated support groups that have focused on: death of a child, survivors of suicide, and widows/widowers’ groups. Daniel continues to present topic seminars in the field of death, dying and bereavement.
Daniel did his undergraduate and graduate work at San Jose State University. He has received training at the Center for Loss at Fort Collins, Colorado and is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling. He is a past Chair of the People of Color Committee that addressed end-of-life issues within a cultural context.