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We Offer Grief Support Circles, Workshops and Rituals – Online and In Person in London and Devon
Grief Support Through Grief Circles
In Embracing Grief events, we offer grief support through grief circles, workshops and rituals. We use the practice of Grief Tending as a process, which will include a grief circle or ritual. The circle is a form that allows each person to be seen and heard. We all have different histories and unique experiences. In Embracing Grief Support Circles, each person’s contribution is valuable. We may each bring different themes. People seek out grief circles, or workshops for a wide variety of reasons. These are all welcome.
Sharing and Witnessing
It is through both sharing, and receiving each other’s contributions that we can find solace. Being a witness in a grief circle is an important role. The practice of Grief Tending can help us to connect with ourselves, and also develop compassion for others. We invite participants to be as present as possible with the group, while taking care of their own needs. Participating in a grief circle, may be a transformative experience. Through being present with each person, we also learn how to support others who are grieving.
A Different Approach Than Bereavement Counselling
Embracing Grief support circles, workshops and rituals use some different approaches from bereavement counselling. They may provide a useful alternative from talk-based therapy. However, a Grief Tending process can also be a helpful way of working in conjunction with one-to-one counselling. We offer grief support groups that use body sensations, creative exercises, and rituals that include a wide perspective of something greater than us. Unlike ongoing counselling, Embracing Grief workshops are one-off events. People may come to one of our events occasionally, and some people return regularly.
Grief Circles as a Grief Tending Process
The framework of our grief circles and workshops is a Grief Tending process. We use exercises to build support and trust within the grief support group. Then we offer ways to move towards feelings. Next, there is a central Grief Circle or another ritual to express grief. Afterwards we offer time to rest and integrate the experience. People are also invited to take care of their own needs throughout this guided journey. So, everything we offer is optional.
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“Communal grieving offers something that we cannot get when we grieve by ourselves. Through validation, acknowledgement and witnessing, communal grieving allows us to experience a level of healing that is deeply and profoundly freeing.”
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Embracing Grief events on Dandelion Earth, our ticketing platform, are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 100 reviews.
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☆☆☆☆☆ “A powerful session, highly recommended.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “A really enjoyable experience with great facilitation.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “Lovely workshop! Really helpful and supportive at a time when I really needed it.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “A really beautiful, nourishing, supportive ritual handled with real skill and compassion by the facilitators.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “Safe, moving, excellent support and solidarity.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “Really lovely, well-held and timely ritual, and profoundly grounding and nourishing.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “I have such a profound life-changing experience each and every time I attend one of these workshops.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “Feeling so grateful and like my heart has opened more after a beautiful and poignant event.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “Incredibly transformative and has enabled me to gain a whole new perspective on a deep feeling of grief.”
☆☆☆☆☆ “I felt so enriched by this session, I recommend it wholeheartedly, found it life affirming and healing.