Why This Circle Exists
This circle is for anyone who feels the weight of loss — whether it’s the death of someone you love, a dream that’s fallen away, or the ache of living in a world that keeps breaking your heart.
It’s also for those who find themselves walking beside others in grief — friends, partners, helpers, space-holders — who want to learn how to support others without losing themselves in the process.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You only need a willingness to show up honestly, to listen deeply, and to let grief do its sacred work of softening and opening the heart.
If you long for a community where you can learn, heal, and remember that grief is not the end of love — this circle is for you.
The Journey
Grief asks to be tended slowly — not solved.
In Circles of Solace, we walk together through twelve weeks of remembering, release, and renewal.
We begin by building the ground of safety — learning to rest into the body, to breathe again, and to trust that what rises will be held with care.
As the weeks unfold, we move through the gates of grief —
naming what has been lost, what was withheld, what was never ours, and what the world has forgotten to honor.
Through shared ritual, gentle somatic practice, and honest witnessing, we let grief move — through tears, tremors, silence, and song.
Midway through our time together, you’ll experience a collective ritual of release and remembrance — a turning point that helps transform the ache of absence into the pulse of devotion.
We close in integration and renewal, weaving new understandings and small daily practices that help life flow again —
so that the tenderness you’ve reclaimed can accompany you beyond the circle.
Each gathering becomes a thread in a larger tapestry of belonging —
reminding us that grief, when shared, becomes medicine.
Every Step Toward Grief Is a Step Toward Wholeness
Healing through grief isn’t about moving on —
it’s about learning to live with what remains.
With breath.
With tenderness.
With others.
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The Practice
Grief has its own rhythm.
In Circles of Solace, we learn to move with it — listening, softening, and finding steadiness in what once felt too much to hold.
Each gathering begins by settling into the body — breath, ground, presence.
Through gentle somatic practices, you learn to recognize how grief lives in you — as sensation, fatigue, tension, or tenderness — and how to let it move through breath, voice, or stillness.
Each gathering begins by settling into the body — breath, ground, presence.
Through gentle somatic practices, you learn to recognize how grief lives in you — as sensation, fatigue, tension, or tenderness — and how to let it move through breath, voice, or stillness.
We weave ritual and witnessing into every session.
Through ceremony, gesture, and shared attention, grief is given form and dignity.
You’ll learn to create simple rituals of your own — ways of marking loss, honouring thresholds, and tending to the unseen layers of love and longing that live within us.
This circle welcomes both those in active grief and those who companion the grieving.
Together we learn the art of holding space —
how to stay present when the heart trembles,
how to listen without fixing,
and how to build capacity to be with what is true.
Over twelve weeks, these practices become a living language —
teaching us that grief, when tended, deepens our humanity.
It grows our capacity for love, connection, and reverence for life.
The work of tending grief is also the work of tending each other.
This is how we remember what it means to belong.
“When we grieve together, we remember we belong to something larger than loss.”“
— Francis Weller
FAQ's
How is Circles of Solace structured? This is a 12-week journey of teaching, embodied practice, and ritual. We meet for two hours each week — part circle, part learning space — blending story, somatic exercises, guided reflection, and community witnessing. Each gathering builds on the last, deepening your understanding of grief and your ability to meet it with reverence.
Who is this program for? Circles of Solace is for anyone called to walk more consciously with grief — whether you are in the midst of loss or wish to become an ally for others who are grieving. Participants often include those who have lost loved ones, community caretakers, space-holders, and people drawn to the sacred art of tending sorrow.
What is the role of a sponsor? Each participant chooses (or is paired with) a grief sponsor — someone outside the circle who serves as a steady companion through the 12 weeks. Sponsors are there to listen, witness, and help anchor what is being opened in the circle. They do not need formal training — just the willingness to be present and curious. You’ll receive clear guidance on how to choose and prepare a sponsor, and support materials you can share with them.
What if I don’t have a sponsor? That’s okay. You can still join the circle. We’ll talk about how to identify someone in your life who could step into that role, or you may be offered a community sponsor from within the wider network of grief allies.
What will I learn? You’ll learn practices for being with grief in the body, building ritual containers, and holding space for others. Over the 12 weeks you’ll gain both personal and communal skills — how to meet loss, how to stay present, and how to create ceremonies of remembrance and renewal.
What is expected of participants? Presence, openness, and respect. This is a participatory program — not a course to consume, but a field to enter. You’ll be invited to engage in weekly gatherings, reflection practices, and small acts of tending between sessions.
How many people are in each circle? Each circle is intentionally small — usually 3 or 4 — to allow depth, intimacy, and safety for all. This is a personalized grief support program, it is just the greiver and their allies.
Do I need to attend all sessions? Commitment to the full journey is encouraged, as each week builds on the next. However, life happens — if you must miss a session, you’ll receive reflection prompts to stay connected.
How do I join? Join the waitlist below to be notified when registration opens. You’ll be invited to a short conversation to ensure the circle feels like a good fit, and then receive details for enrollment and preparation.
