Pathways to Healing: Grief Coping Skills Group
Due to High Demand,
Registration for April Session is Closed
Upcoming Sessions: We are currently planning a summer 2025 session and would love your feedback to help us determine the best schedule. If you’re interested in joining, please let us know your availability by filling out this short survey.
The long-term effects of grief can have a cumulative impact on an individual’s well-being, affecting their mental, emotional, and physical health. Our interactive and experiential 5-week workshop is designed to offer participants a safe and supportive environment to connect, share, and learn effective coping skills. Offered free of charge to any registered SUDC Foundation family member(s) that are greater than one (1) year out from their loss, this workshop will guide you through your grief journey with compassion and understanding.
Workshop Details:
- Duration: Five (5) weeks, 1.5 hours/session.
- Format: All sessions will take place on the SUDCF Network with live sessions held via ZOOM.
- Attendance Requirements: Participants must attend all five (5) live sessions.
- Eligibility: Open to SUDC Foundation family members who are more than one year out from their loss.
- Cost: Free of charge.
Workshop Goals:
- Increase Understanding of Grief and Loss: Gain insights into the multifaceted nature of grief and how it affects different aspects of life.
- Identify and Correct Irrational Thinking Patterns: Learn to recognize and address irrational thoughts that may arise from past grief and loss experiences.
- Develop Coping Strategies for Uncomfortable Emotions: Equip yourself with practical techniques to manage and cope with the intense emotions that grief can bring.
- Foster Connection and Support Among SUDC Families: Build a sense of community and support by sharing your experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Explore Techniques for Navigating Family Dynamics: Discover effective methods for setting boundaries, managing avoidance behaviors, and improving interpersonal communication during the grief journey.
Why Attend?
- Interactive and Experiential: Engage in activities and discussions that promote active participation and personal growth.
- Supportive Community: Connect with others who have experienced similar losses, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of trained facilitators who understand the unique challenges of grieving families.
- Practical Tools: Leave with actionable strategies and tools that you can incorporate into your daily life to aid in your healing process.
“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again, but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.”
– Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Pioneer in the study of grief
What past participants have said about Pathways to Healing:
Participant One had to say: “..this has been the/one of the most beneficial events I’ve attended through the SUDC Foundation. I learned practical strategies for moving forward in grief and connected with other parents.”
Participant Two mentioned, “It was helpful to be guided through exercises and have feedback, while being validated and connecting with others.”
Participant Three loved that the workshop was: “(An opportunity) to share our stories and how to cope.”
What participants have learned in Pathways to Healing:
“Better able to communicate with others about my grief .”
“I felt the workbook was helpful for me to support myself and others going forward.”
“Challenged myself in new situations that I would typically avoid based on context from the workshop.”
“I took a lot from this workshop to put to use. “