The Art of Grieving

RITUALS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS FOR GRIEF


This grief group combines creative prompts, rituals, and verbal processing to help those in grief mourn and incorporate their loss into their life. Each session focuses on a topic central to the grieving process and invites members to process that topic by use of creative prompts such as writing, crafting, painting, movement, or poetry. 

Research has shown that the grieving brain is in a state of neuro-fluidity and one of the best ways to support it is with rituals. Ritual soothes the brain through repetitive and contained actions, then invites the whole person (body, spirit, and brain) into the moment when meaning can begin to be made about the loss.

We can not solve grief, but what we can do is provide a structured and safe place for it to express and be honored so life can begin to move again around the grief.

  • Genevieve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a decade of experience leading creative arts groups and classes. Her training as an expressive arts therapist and Jungian lend to her unique skills as a group facilitator who helps people connect in creativity.

    Genevieve has also served for many years as a counselor and supervisor in a hospice and bereavement setting. As a celebrant, who creates original ceremonies and rituals, and as a therapist, she works with those in life transitions to help facilitate healthy change.

  • This group is for those who are grieving a loss.

    This is a mixed-loss group, meaning any type of grief is welcome. This could include loss of a person, relationship, pet, community, identity, etc…

    This group is open to adults 18+ who are able to commit to attendance of at least 8 sessions.

    This is for those who would like to process grief in community beyond using words alone. This is for those who are open to creative expression, but no artistic skillset is needed.

  • Joining a group may feel scary, especially if it is your first time or if prior experiences in group were unfulfilling. We get it. You can expect this group to be a safe container for your grief and expression.

    Participants will be able to:

    1. Express their unique grief

    2. Connect with others to create a sense of validation and normalization

    3. Gain clarity via psychoeducation about grief and expression of their experiences

    4. Have multiple witnesses for their grieving process to increase a sense of validation

    5. Learn coping mechanisms that help them practice self-love and grace for themselves in difficult times.

  • Fridays - ongoing

    (beginning November 6, 2026)

    11:30am to 12:50pm

    In-Person at Moonstone Counseling Office NORTH from

  • This group meets weekly, crafting and art supplies are provided as well as journals. Participants are expected to maintain group attendance for at least eight weeks.

    FEE: $75 per session | Inquire for sliding scale fee spot if finances are a barrier to participation

    New members may join at any time. This is a mixed loss group, meaning any type of grief is welcome. However, it is important to consult first to make sure this group would be supportive for the unique loss profile of each member.

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Group Begins November 6