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:
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Thursdays at 7:30 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: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Week 2: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Week 3: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Week 4: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Week 5: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Week 6: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Week 7: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Week 8: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Week 9: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Week 10: Wednesday, April 8th, 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 8:
Session Focus:
Coping with Social Expectations and Support Systems
Session Purpose:
The purpose of Week 8 is to examine the social context of grief, including how cultural norms, expectations, and misconceptions can impact the grieving process.
This session encourages participants to reflect on the external pressures they may face, such as assumptions about how long grief should last or how it should be expressed.
Using the Grief Myths worksheet, we will explore and challenge common misconceptions.
The session also focuses on the importance of building a reliable support system, and offers tools for both seeking and offering support in ways that honor each person’s unique grief experience.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
Identify common social expectations and myths surrounding grief and examine how these may affect their own grieving process.
Explore the emotional impact of feeling misunderstood or unsupported by others.
Use the Grief Myths worksheet to challenge internalized beliefs about how grief ”should” look.
Understand the value of a personal support system during the grieving journey.
Learn effective strategies for both seeking support from others and offering support to those who are grieving.
Begin identifying people or communities that can serve as safe, consistent sources of support.