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 5:
Session Focus:
Reinvesting in Life
Session Purpose:
The purpose of Week 5 is to support participants in exploring what it means to reinvest in life after loss, the fourth task in Worden’s framework.
This session focuses on the idea that moving forward and embracing life does not mean forgetting the person who has died.
Instead, it involves finding ways to carry the memory of the loved one while also making space for new experiences, relationships, and sources of meaning. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on how they can allow joy, connection, and purpose back into their lives—without guilt—and explore how this reinvestment can be a vital part of healing.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
Understand the concept of reinvesting in life as a healthy and necessary part of the grief process.
Reflect on any internal barriers (such as guilt) that may be preventing them from engaging in new roles, relationships, or activities.
Explore ways to create meaning from the loss, such as through storytelling, traditions, or acts of service.
Identify new hobbies, passions, or social connections that support healing and growth.
Discuss how to balance remembrance of the deceased with continued personal development and the pursuit of a meaningful life.