Start Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: 7pm - 8pm eastern Location: Zoom ( a link will be provided at registration) PayPal email: SAAPSWellness@gmail.com Registration: https://forms.gle/Ry7nuf53a7xRMvaH8 Option 1: $20 commitment fee OR Option 2: Written testimonial + Facebook page review + Google review in lieu of payment This group provides a structured, facilitated space for individuals navigating all forms of grief, including but not limited to: • Bereavement (death-related loss) • Traumatic loss • Divorce or relationship loss • Estrangement • Chronic illness or medical diagnosis • Addiction and recovery transitions • Identity or life-stage changes • Loss of safety, stability, or anticipated future outcomes The group is designed to support participants in meaning-making, identity integration, and navigating life changes following loss. ________________________________________ Marissa Jane Coaching Facilitator Introduction Marissa Overcash is a certified Death Doula and ICF trained Grief Coach. Her work focuses on supporting individuals through life transitions involving grief and loss. Marissa facilitates structured conversations that encourage reflection, integration, and forward movement while honoring each participant’s lived experience. ________________________________________ Coaching Process & Distinctions It is important to clarify the distinction between coaching and clinical services. Coaching is a collaborative, client-centered partnership designed to support individuals in exploring goals, values, and future direction. Coaching is forward-focused and facilitative in nature. Unlike psychotherapy, coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, process clinical trauma, or provide therapeutic intervention. Coaching also differs from consulting or advising, in which recommendations or directives are provided. Instead, coaching supports individuals in identifying their own insights and next steps.

What happens to your family if you can’t speak for yourself—or when you’re gone? Most people avoid this conversation. But avoidance doesn’t protect your loved ones. Planning does. In this discussion, I speak plainly about the reality families face when there is no end-of-life plan in place: • Exhaustion • Confusion • Conflict • Decisions made in the middle of grief • Families turning on each other instead of holding each other. As a death doula, grief coach, and paralegal with nearly 15 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when families are forced to make life-altering decisions without guidance—often at the worst moment of their lives. The truth is simple and uncomfortable: It’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when. End-of-life planning isn’t about fear. It’s about protection. It’s about giving your family answers instead of chaos. Peace instead of panic. Clarity instead of conflict. I want to hear from you: Why don’t you currently have an end-of-life plan or advanced directives? Drop your reason in the comments—cost, fear, legal confusion, or “I just haven’t done it yet.” If cost is your concern, the investment outweighs the risk. If legality is your concern, I work with a trusted network of attorneys and notaries who can help. When you’re ready to act: Click the link below to take the first step toward protecting the people you love. One day, your family won’t remember what you owned. They’ll remember that you chose their peace over chaos. Marissa Jane Death Doula • Grief Coach • End-of-Life Planning Advocate

A question was posed which led us into a vulnerable conversation about saying goodbye to people we love. It was beautiful to hear the different ways we all express love and appreciation—some of us say it out loud all the time, while others show it differently. We talked about writing cards or letters to let people know what they've meant to us. One person shared the idea of using these moments to look back on memories together and really express gratitude. It felt like permission to not wait. Living with Gratitude When Health Changes The conversation deepened when one of our members courageously shared a recent diagnosis. They talked about how thoughtfully their doctor handled delivering the news, which sparked a discussion about staying authentic when expressing love and gratitude—how do we keep it from feeling automatic or empty? We shared the idea of leaving love notes for a partner, which reminded us that small gestures still matter. Another participant opened up about a parent getting older and how complicated it is to love someone while also dealing with behaviors that drive you crazy. Thank you for that honesty—it resonated with many of us. When Loss Changes Everything One member shared about missing their son and how a relative has been sending daily emails to stay connected. This opened up a really tender conversation about grief. We talked about how death transforms even the things that used to irritate us—like how a partner's snoring becomes something you'd give anything to hear again. There's something powerful about sitting with these contradictions together. Thank you for trusting us with these stories. Real Talk About Family Dynamics One participant brought up dealing with an elderly family member who tells the same stories about kids and grandkids over and over. We appreciated the honest discussion about when to be direct about needing a break versus just honoring the connection for what it is. Someone compared it to tolerating a partner's snoring—sometimes love means accepting the whole package. This led us into talking about how parenting seems to dominate social media and what it means for our identities beyond being parents. Thanks for being real about these everyday frustrations.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent grief support group meeting. It was meaningful to create a safe space where we could share our experiences and support one another. Meeting Overview: The group explored the differences between grief and mourning, with participants sharing perspectives on coping with loss. We discussed various aspects of grief, including processing different types of losses and the importance of seeking support through support groups and communal experiences. Key Discussion Points: Understanding Grief vs. Mourning - Grief involves internal feelings and emotions - Mourning involves the external process of expressing those feelings through actions and rituals - The four tasks of mourning: identifying where you are in the process, allowing yourself to feel difficult emotions, adjusting to life without what was lost, and maintaining connection while creating a new life Coping Strategies Discussed - The importance of self-compassion and avoiding self-blame - Reframing "what if" thoughts to "even if" statements - Finding personal ways to process grief, including crying, physical movement, and meaningful rituals - Living in memories while moving forward - Random acts of kindness in honor of loved ones The Value of Support - Support groups provide healing through shared experiences - Communal grief offers validation even as everyone grieves differently - Respecting individual comfort levels and timing - Creating open conversations about grief Action Items: - Reminder email about Death Cafe event next Friday night with link will be sent - Connections to child loss support group available when ready - Poem "Living in the After" will be shared with interested participants Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support between sessions.

Friday, January 16th @ 7pm - 8:30pm New York time https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85374294935?pwd=TUOc7p9Y1hwSccsu7OuusRPP9hcyVo.1 Using the framework of the 4 Tasks of Mourning, we'll explore practical approaches that apply to every form of loss. Together, we'll work toward building a meaningful life beyond the pain—not by forgetting, but by learning to carry what we've lost with us in new ways.