“There are losses that rearrange the world. Deaths that change the way you see everything, grief that tears everything down. Pain that transports you to an entirely different universe, even while everyone else thinks nothing has really changed.” 

Megan Divine

The death of a child is a grief that rearranges the world for grievers and their supporters.  The loss is so deep it feels impossible to make sense of the pain or figure a way out of the disorienting suffering.  In this 2-part workshop we will talk about the grief associated with child loss and what we need to know and do differently as a culture to offer more thoughtful, effective and compassionate support. Our workshops will address the cultural implications of this type of loss including myths and misconceptions. We will also discuss the following: 

• What we wish we knew about the grieving process and what our culture doesn't teach us

• Why loss and grief make those around us uncomfortable and unwilling to engage in more empathetic forms of support

• What the unique or essential pieces to navigating the death of a child actually encompass

• Wisdom for supporters to provide meaningful and appropriate support

October 20th: Our culture is unintentionally awkward and unskilled at interacting with grief associated with pregnancy loss, leaving those that are grieving feeling isolated. This workshop will address any loss that has occurred before or around the pregnancy window.
Click HERE to register for October 20th.

October 27th: The loss of a child beyond pregnancy and infancy is different in that you have a life and a personality to grieve. The day-to-day reminders are present in a tangible way that exacerbates the hole left behind. Learning to watch loved ones continue with their uninterrupted families can be painful and filled with emotions we typically deny as a culture.
Click HERE to register for October 27th.

These workshops are co-hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project and Clear Mourning and and are intended for grievers, clinicians, caregivers, and anyone else that finds themselves affected by child loss. Sliding scale is $5-$20 for each workshop. Participants can sign up for one or both workshops (although we encourage particpation in both).