Grief Support Resources

We got you.

You are not alone in your grief.

Everyone grieves differently and needs different support systems which is why Sarah and I try to offer various options.

• We have a 90 minute online workshop “Grief and the Stupid Things People Say” coming up next week on September 19th. Together we use levity to discuss how hard it can be to navigate loss in a grief illiterate society. We bring compassion to both ourselves and those who don’t know what to say (we’ve all been that person!) and map out healthy ways to care for ourselves. The cost is ¥2,000. 7:30 - 9:00pm JST (6:30 - 8:00am EST). Registration is available here for the STUPID WORKSHOP.

• Our cornerstone 6 month, member based program Lighthouse Circle is starting a new round in October! This community is so powerful and has literally transformed my life. It creates a tangible sense of belonging and allows for deep exploration of grief with structured support. Learn more here about LIGHTHOUSE CIRCLE. First group calls are October 8th and 10th JST!

• Gretchen is hosting her annual weekend Zen Mindfulness Retreat at Dairyuji temple in northern Japan, October 25 - 27th. This is not specifically geared towards grief, but it is an opportunity to rest, rejuvenate and learn important meditation skills to help you tend to your grief. Our intentions align beautifully between our grief support programs and retreats. You can find more on website or sign up directly for RETREAT here.

• An underutilized resource in my opinion is our amazing Evergreen self paced program. It is full of rich content including videos, links, journal and ritual prompts, guided meditations and more. You can access this program at your own pace and within your own comfort zone. This may be particularly helpful if you are more inclined to be private or feel hesitant about sharing your grief - which is quite common. We often minimize our grief, comparing it to other “bigger” losses. We also neglect older grief, thinking we should be over it by now. We don’t do that here, but certainly understand the impulse. Evergreen is also great if the timing of our 6 month program does not match your schedule. I can’t recommend this thoughtful program enough. Sign up for EVERGREEN here.

We are here for you and your grief.