Live event with a qualified expert
Mindfulness-Based Grief Support
by Chris A Smith
Mindfulness Instructor|Grief Educator|Author|Co-Host for Becoming a True Human Podcast
Overview
What you'll achieve
Provide a safe, compassionate space to acknowledge and normalize grief
Introduce mindfulness as a supportive tool for meeting grief
Encourage self-compassion and non-judgment toward the grief experience
Leave with simple tools you can return to during everyday life
Who this is for
Persons who are experiencing grief related to loss
Persons seeking gentle, compassionate support
Persons wanting practical tools for coping with grief in daily life
What's included
Guided mindfulness practices designed to support grief
Gentle education about how grief shows up in the body and mind
Strategies for meeting difficult emotions with kindness
What you'll need
Chris A Smith
Mindfulness Instructor|Grief Educator|Author|Co-Host for Becoming a True Human Podcast
Glendale, United States
26 years experience
I am an experienced mindfulness instructor, therapist, certified grief educator and consultant. I have led mindfulness and whole-health initiatives for diverse populations ranging from physicians and veterans to first responders, educators, and incarcerated individuals. I am a consultant with the Academy for Mindfulness, a co-author of several scientific research papers, and the author of Be a Good Story and A Soft Way: A Taoist Approach to Living with Ulcerative Colitis.
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FAQs
Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
Is this offering a therapy or grief counseling session?
No. This is a mindfulness-based educational and supportive workshop. It is not therapy and does not replace counseling or mental health treatment.
Do I need prior mindfulness or meditation experience?
No experience is required. All practices are guided and beginner-friendly, with options offered so you can participate in ways that feel comfortable.
Will I be asked to share personal details about my grief?
Sharing is always optional. You are welcome to listen generously and participate in the practices without speaking.
What kinds of grief is this workshop for?
This workshop is open to many forms of grief, including the loss of a loved one, a relationship, health-related, an animal-being, to name a few.