As each grief story unfolds within the group session, the circle facilitator observes the pendular swing between a sense of gratitude when recalling cherished loving memories to a feeling of being stuck in the overwhelm of despair over their loss. The body has the capacity to experience both resilience and grief bursts on a visceral level. How do we describe the physical heart pain that resides in the body? Where do we find the words to describe the pain? What is the numbing

Honouring the collective wisdom that is revealed through vulnerable narratives, helps each participant to feel less isolated in the grief. Given the opportunity to witness this intelligence is a deeply rewarding and humbling gift to receive by all involved in the circle.

The Grief Circle provides a safe sharing space of confidentiality while participants empathize with each other’s vulnerabilities....

It is an honor to experience such silence in the cedars with eight children at my side.

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It is an honour to co-facilitate LCHS Bereavement Groups (7 week programs) with participants in need to be authentic, to be heard, as well as to share and empathize in others' grieving process. For more information regarding 7 week Bereavement Programs- contact Lanark County Home Support ( www.chslc.ca ).