26d • General discussion
January 2026 Group Session Recap
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.
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January 2026 Group Session Recap
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