Grief Group For People Experiencing Relationship Rupture/Loss
When: Starting Feb. 5 first 3 Thursday’s in February and March
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Where: Address Provided with Reservation
Length of Each Session: 120 minutes
Format: In person
Suggested donation: Suggested donation of $10 per session (or what you can afford). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
To RSVP or learn more: Email: genevieve@liberationinstitute.org
Group Description
This six-week grief group offers a gentle, supportive container for being with the experience of relationship loss and the many emotions that may arise, including sadness, anger, shame, fear, loneliness, relief, longing, confusion, and love. We will draw on grief wisdom, grief practices, and look to grief elders to support our understanding, expression, and the integration of our experience. Art-making, shared reflection, and grief ritual are some of the practices we will explore together as we honor what has been lost and metabolize grief together. Participation is always by choice and at your own pace, with care taken to honor personal boundaries, needs, and what feels most supportive for you.
Being in grief together can soften the sense of aloneness that often accompanies loss, as shared presence supports connection with oneself and with others through the experience of compassionate witnessing. Together, we will create space to honor endings, hold complex emotions with care, and support one another in integrating loss and finding a way forward—carrying what matters, releasing what no longer serves, and gently reconnecting with clarity, self-trust, and hope.
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About the Facilitator:
Genevieve Layman is a therapist trainee supervised by Elizabeth Hoke, License #1440. She brings a multidisciplinary, heart-centered approach to her work, shaped by her background as a horticultural therapist, award-winning author, and longtime student of Nonviolent Communication. Genevieve is currently completing training in Somatic Experiencing, with a focus on nervous system awareness, embodiment, and trauma-informed care. Genevieve especially enjoys facilitating groups, where participants can experience belonging, connection, and relational healing in real time with real people. Her work is informed by a deep relationship with the natural world and a belief in the wisdom of the body, mutual empathy, and the healing potential of authentic human connection.
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To RSVP or learn more: Email genevieve@liberationinstitute.org
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