Losing a loved one can deeply impact families and groups in different ways, and navigating grief together can bring both challenges and opportunities for healing. The Free Group & Family Grief Support First Call is designed to provide a compassionate, structured introduction to our support services, helping your family or group find common ground, express emotions, and explore the best path forward in your healing journey.

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This complimentary first session serves as an opportunity to:

1. Create a Safe, Supportive Space for Shared Grief

• Each participant will be encouraged to share their experiences at their own comfort level, fostering understanding and connection within the group.

• We’ll discuss the unique ways grief can manifest in individuals and how those differences can affect group dynamics.

• Guidance will be provided on navigating emotional differences among family members or friends, helping to avoid misunderstandings and create a more supportive environment.

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2. Assess Your Family or Group’s Needs

• Explore the specific needs of your family or group in this stage of grief, whether it’s emotional support, communication tools, or structured guidance.

• Identify collective and individual challenges, such as differing grieving styles, conflicts, or unspoken emotions.

• Discuss how loss has impacted your relationships and how you can begin to support one another with empathy and patience.

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3. Offer Initial Coping Strategies & Tools

• Learn simple communication techniques that promote openness and reduce tension between grieving family members.

• Introduce mindfulness and grounding exercises to help manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions.

• Provide initial grief education to help everyone better understand the grieving process, including common emotional responses and coping mechanisms.

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4. Introduce Available Support Options

• Discuss the different grief support services offered, including ongoing group or family sessions, individual support, and creative healing modalities.

• Offer recommendations for how your group can continue healing together, such as guided rituals, shared storytelling, or remembrance activities.

• Address any logistical concerns about scheduling, format (Zoom or in-person options), and how to integrate grief support into daily life.

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5. Establish Next Steps for Ongoing Support

• Work together to determine whether continued family or group sessions would be helpful.

• Provide customized recommendations for additional resources such as books, grief workbooks, or community support options.

• Help set the intention for your family or group’s healing journey moving forward, ensuring that everyone feels heard, supported, and equipped with practical steps toward healing.

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Who Is This For?

• Families navigating the loss of a loved one together.

• Close friends or chosen families experiencing shared grief.

• Groups who have lost a colleague, mentor, or community member.

• Anyone seeking guidance on how to support one another through grief.

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Why Start With This Call?

• No Cost, No Pressure: This call is completely free and designed to help you decide if structured grief support is right for your family or group.

• Personalized & Compassionate: Every grief journey is unique—this session helps identify what your family or group truly needs to move forward together.

• Safe & Inclusive: All members of the group will have space to express emotions in a judgment-free environment.

• Actionable & Supportive: You will leave with practical coping strategies and a clearer understanding of how to support each other.

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Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This Free Group & Family Grief Support First Call is a first step toward healing—together.