This group is led by a grief therapist with over 5-years' experience in grief group facilitation. While this group is not therapy nor a medical service, guidance provided is informed by current, evidence-based insights from the psychology of grief and loss.

Group meetings may, at times, begin with a short educational segment presented by the group leader. The truth is that most of us are never taught about death, loss, grief, and mourning. Most people shy away from these topics, but at Evolving Lives, we know that part of working through these difficult times is understanding what it is we are experiencing.

You may or may not have heard before: Grief work is hard work. Time heals wounds a bit, but seldom enough to feel satisfying or to allow you to explore life going forward. This group is designed to be a safe space to be vulnerable share your story; we also hope community members feel safe enough to be encouraged by the group leader to think, feel, and share more deeply.

Part of participants being challenged to consider one's loss more deeply, the group leader may guide focus toward a specific theme, story, or even participant. You are always free to decline to share, but the hope is that everyone will have opportunities to take more space and time in the group during a session. Hearing someone explore their loss more deeply often prompts new thoughts for others; we hope everyone can benefit from this deeper give and take.

Our community is intended to be confidential, nonjudgmental, and inclusive. We hope community members will be interested and comfortable connecting with and supporting one another outside of meetings. Individual grief heals best with opportunities for communal mourning.