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 3:
Session Focus:
Experience the Pain of Grief
Session Purpose:
The purpose of Week 3 is to support participants in exploring and expressing the wide range of emotions that often accompany grief.
This session emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel grief fully—without judgment or suppression—in order to prevent emotional bottling that can lead to complicated grief.
Participants will learn that emotions like sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, and even relief are all normal parts of the grieving process.
In addition to creating space for emotional expression, this session introduces simple, effective coping strategies to help manage overwhelming feelings and support nervous system regulation.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
Identify and normalize a wide range of emotions commonly experienced during grief.
Understand the importance of allowing space for emotional expression as part of healthy grieving.
Explore the risks of suppressing or avoiding grief-related feelings.
Practice practical coping tools for managing emotional overwhelm, such as breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation.
Begin to build self-awareness around their own emotional responses and learn to approach them with compassion and curiosity.