Grief is hard and uniquely yours, but you are not alone. Lighthouse Circle offers a supportive space for you to grieve freely with honesty and compassion.
We are starting a new round this January. There are 6 monthly group calls on zoom, plus a companion online component that you can go through on your own with various prompts, activities and resources.
It may sound a bit awkward or intimidating to join an online group around grief, but the space is very welcoming. There is absolutely no pressure to talk or share anything you don’t want to. In fact, we value silence and the quiet presence of one another when there are no words. We never compare or minimize one another’s grief. We never give advice or try to fix one another. There is no dogmatic approach or belief that you must follow or accept. We also laugh more than might be expected!!
The group is co-facilitated by Sarah Furuya and Gretchen Miura. We are both deeply committed to this work and intentional about how we collaborate bringing complimentary skills to the group. As a life coach, Sarah is open-minded and scientifically grounded, nimbly meeting whatever emotions or experiences emerge in the group. Sarah steadily keeps the container safe, fun and respectful. Gretchen is meditation teacher and grief educator whose own losses from her childhood created the impetus for Lighthouse Circle. Gretchen honors both the sacred and the mundane, allowing everything to belong. She is currently grieving the death of her beloved mother.
Lighthouse Circle may not be right for everyone, but everyone is certainly welcome at Lighthouse Circle. If you think you may be interested, you can learn more at the link below. Registration is open. First calls are Tuesday, January 23rd and Friday, January 26th (Japan Standard Time).
There is support available if you are grieving a loss.
