UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Grief Tending workshops and ceremonies draw on a lineage pioneered by ​​Sophy Banks and Jeremy Thres (see this page on their website for more). The lead workshop facilitators have gone through Sophy and Jeremy's Apprenticing to Grief programme, and they are supported by a team bringing a wealth of life experience and expertise to this work.
Introduction to Grief Tending in Community
Wednesday 4th February, 6.30pm-8.45pm
Old Carrow House, Norwich NR1
You are warmly invited to join us for this experiential and engaging introduction to grief tending in community, to learn more about the approach and to get a taste of the practices we work with in the longer workshops.
Write Your Grief
Saturday 14th February, 10am-4pm
Old Carrow House, Norwich NR1
You are warmly invited to explore and express your feelings around loss in this one-day workshop. We will weave together a powerful stream-of-consciousness writing activity, small group work, circle sharing, and a simple, inclusive ceremony, followed by feasting, soothing and integration.
Widening Circles Grief Tending Learning Journey
Friday 8th May (6.30pm-8.30pm) & Saturday 9th May, 10am-5pm
Old Carrow House, Norwich NR1
Explore how to design a grief tending journey and how to meet grief and loss with more creativity and confidence. A practical and inspirational workshop programme for anyone interested in forming a grief tending peer group, and for professionals working in any context where grief is an issue.
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other offerings
Below are some links to grief tending workshop offered by partners working broadly in the same tradition.
Climate Cafes and Active Hope
Norfolk and Waveney Mind are running a programme called 'sUStain' focused on support for eco-anxiety and climate grief. They offer Climate Cafes, and workshops on Mindfulness and Active Hope.
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Grief Tending in Devon and Online
We highly recommend the Grief Tending events offered by our teacher and colleague Sophy Banks and team. Workshops are generally held in Devon and online. Sophy and team also offer the Apprenticing to Grief programme.
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Grief Tending in London and Online
We recommend the Grief Tending events offered by our teachers and colleagues Sarah and Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim and Aama Sade in London as part of their Grief Support project.
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Embracing Joy and Sorrow
Shona Sundhari & Dita Vizoso offer a welcoming space for the release of grief, the balm of being witnessed and the healing of hearing others in their deep truth.
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Grief Tending in Sussex
Our colleague Rohan Narse and Selena offer regular grief tending gatherings as part of their Shining Darkness project.
