Grief Support Group
Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.
Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Saturdays at 1:00 PM
If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.
Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.
Target Audience:
This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.
Dates & Times:
Week 1: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Week 2: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Week 3: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Week 4: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Week 5: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Week 6: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Week 7: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Week 8: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Week 9: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Week 10: Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Location:
This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
Pricing:
$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration
Facilitator Information:
This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.
Week 2:
Session Focus:
Accepting the Reality of the Loss
Session Purpose:
This week’s session centers on the first task of Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning: accepting the reality of the loss.
We will explore how avoidance and denial can interfere with the grieving process and how facing the truth of the loss—emotionally and cognitively—lays the foundation for long-term healing.
Through reflection and discussion, participants will begin to understand the importance of acknowledging the finality of the loss in order to move forward in their grief journey with greater clarity, connection, and resilience.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
Understand the emotional and psychological significance of accepting the reality of the loss.
Explore the ways denial or avoidance can manifest and interfere with healing.
Identify the potential long-term effects of unresolved or complicated grief.
Reflect on how acknowledging the finality of the loss can support emotional processing and adjustment.
Recognize the connection between acceptance and the ability to build a lasting, meaningful connection with the deceased while continuing to live a full and engaged life.