Grief GuiDE TRAINING

Grief is a natural, multifaceted response to loss that touches our emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. Not all grief includes loss. It extends beyond death to include transitions or changes in relationships, identity, health, and our sense of the world. We recognize grief as an ongoing process—one that calls for tending, compassion, and connection, rather than quick fixes or tidy resolutions.

Grief is not something to be rushed or “solved.” We honor a pace that respects the body, the heart, and the stories that need to be witnessed with patience and presence. While support and compassionate witnessing can help ease the weight of grief, it is not a destination or endpoint. Healing emerges through full engagement with sorrow, through feeling, reflecting, and connecting with others. It is a lifelong practice, a cycle we return to again and again, and a way to cultivate deeper presence, understanding, and care for ourselves and those around us.

Each session is a soft place to land, where you’re welcomed exactly as you are. We start by offering grounding practices, somatic check-ins, and titrate between learning and practice. You’re never required to share; you can speak, listen quietly, or simply be held by the collective space. Together we aim to create a supportive learning environment where your experience is honored, witnessed, and met with care.

Yes. This is the second year. We first developed this training in 2023 and piloted it  with several organizations. About 500 people have run through a version of this content before.

The Grievery is a secular community. Although many religions support those going through grief, we intentionally want to hold space for people to grieve outside formal devotional settings. 

We use Zoom. A link will be sent to your email immediately upon registration. Our gathering spaces are opened about 5 mins before the start of the scheduled session.

In an attempt to create a shared online experience where people can feel seen and as part of something larger, we encourage all participants to please keep their video on. Of course, that is always optional.

We understand that schedules and circumstances change. Please try to let us know at least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled session, that way we can keep the group updated. All sessions are recorded and will be available for playback.

At this time, we’re not able to offer discounts or scholarships. If participants choose to contribute more than the suggested rate, those additional funds are directed toward supporting others who may need payment flexibility.

Early Bird Pricing until July 15

On July 15, the investment for this 12-week journey will increase to $1,295(Core), $1,795 (Core+). Our Fall 2025 cohort filled quickly, and with a growing waitlist, we expect the same this year. If you're feeling the call, now is the time to secure your place at the current rate.

If you need a payment plan or have questions about payment options, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to work with you to find a solution that feels sustainable and supportive.

We recognize that life is unpredictable, and we aim to hold a policy that supports both our participants and our ability to offer this training sustainably. Because this training is intimate and each place in the training is intentionally held and carefully prepared for, all payments are non-refundable once your placement in the training is confirmed/accepted.

In certain extenuating circumstances, we’ll do our best to support you by exploring the possibility of pausing your participation and continuing with a future cohort, depending on availability.