Are you struggling to process your pain alone?
Next 6 week group commencing: Tuesday evenings: 5th November – 10th December. 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
How might you benefit from this style of grief support?
This Expressive Loss & Grief Support Group is one way you can intentionally care for yourself as you wade through a deeply painful and challenging time.
Working creatively can support you to express yourself without the use of words. Loss & grief changes us, pushing us into a tumultuous ocean of the seemingly unbearable, inviting us to explore new ways of being in the world. Grief calls us to bear the unbearable and create a new version of who we are. I can guide you in harnessing your intuition through creative expression as you gently integrate your pain.
But, can’t I do this work alone?
Sure you can! There isn’t one right way to grieve. But here you are, on this page! So, ask yourself if working creatively within a small group would support your healing? I know it can be daunting at first to enter the unknown. But bravely stepping out, safely opening our hearts and allowing others to witness our grief is medicine for the soul. I am here to help you to find new ways to honor your loss and heal your sacred scars.
Is this group right for me?
Grief itself is deeply subjective and the definition broad. We can experience deep grief and loss for a loved one, a pet, our health, career, relationship, a lost world, or dream. Grief can be recent or long ago.
Have you experienced a significant loss of someone or something close to your heart? Do you want to practice ways of calming your nervous system? Do you want to express your pain creatively as you bravely enter this next chapter of life? If your answers are yes, then this compassionate work may be just what you are looking for.
Please note that while there is opportunity for group sharing, the focus is not on conversations and expression through the spoken word.
Expressive Loss & Grief Support Group details
- Weekly 2-hour sessions for 6 weeks
- This grief support group is based in Hobart CBD, however expressions of interest for next zoom group welcome
- Cost: $450 upfront, that works out to be $75 per session
- Next 6 week group commencing: Tuesday evenings: 5th November – 10th December. 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
What to expect:
- Exploring grief through the channel of reflective art, writing and some group sharing (no artistic experience required)
- Guidance every step of the way
- Safety, support, compassion and respect
- Opportunity to share within the group and freedom to remain quiet
- Mindfulness meditations – witnessing our inner truth
- Opportunity to learn and practice ceremony and rituals to honor loss, preserve memory and invite gentle healing. Working with oracle cards.
- Breath work – embodying tools to calm the nervous system
- Creating artwork that honors grief (no experience required).
Why this group work?
This group will provide you with a structured time and space in which you can intentionally turn up for your self care and gently process pain. This framework opens the door for you to join with other humans who are seeking the same support.
How can I fix my grief?
While there is nothing to fix and there is no right or wrong way to grieve, we can support each other as human beings through listening, sharing and being together. We can hold space compassionately and without judgement. We can support each other as we walk together along life’s path.
Frequently asked questions about this Expressive Loss & Grief support group:
Is there parking available? You can find 2 and 3 hour free parking in the vicinity and Centre Point Car Park is only a few blocks away.
What do I wear? Comfortable clothing that will help you relax. Layering your clothing will help you easily warm up or cool down as required.
How many people will come along? With a maximum of 6 participants, this group is designed to cultivate a deep sense of safety and relaxation.
Is there opportunity for a tea break? Yes. There is a kitchen you can retire to if you need a break from the art space or want to make yourself a warm drink.
I really can’t draw or paint and I am not at all creative. Will this work for me? I want to remind you that this sort of art is about inner reflection and giving energy a way out of the body. No art experience is required 🌱
