Grief as Soul Work
In soul work we don’t dare to get rid of the pain until we learn what it has to teach us.
– Franciscan Priest Richard Rohr
Overview
This workshop is designed for:
• Children, teens and adults who have experienced a significant death or loss.
• Counselors and healers wishing to enhance their skills and ability to support other through grief.
• Individuals and families wishing to prepare themselves for the death of a loved one.
Objectives
• Gain concrete skills and tools to work through current and past losses.
• Identify self-care and resiliency strategies that address your unique needs.
• Become aware of when and how to reach out for support.
• Learn how to reconnect with your loss in a way that honors your loved one(s) and allows you to heal and move forward.
Objectives for those supporting others through loss:
• Learn to practice compassionate presence as a means for supporting those in grief without taking on their pain.
• Acknowledge the importance of cultural sensitivity in grief support and develop best practices for working with diverse communities.