Service Description

Grief Tending is a gentle six-week group offering supportive space for those living with grief in its many forms. Dates: Wednesday's 25th Feb – 1st April Wednesday's 9th Sept – 14th Oct Time: 6pm to 7:30pm Location: Therapy Rooms, Painswick, GL6 6RD Rooted in compassion and community, this group offers a held and respectful space to explore grief and loss. Drawing on the work of Francis Weller, we will gently journey through the five gates of grief - recognising the many ways grief can show up in our lives, and honouring the depth of feeling it carries. Across the six weeks, participants are invited to reflect on experiences such as the loss of loved ones, unmet hopes, collective and worldly sorrow, parts of ourselves that have felt unseen or unloved, and ancestral or inherited grief. Each session offers time for reflection, connection, and shared humanity within a supportive circle. Sessions are gently supported by nature-based elements, including soothing herbal teas, calming sensory experiences, and simple natural materials to help create a sense of grounding and safety. Structure of the course Week 1: Introduction and building the group space Weeks 2–6: Exploring one gate of grief each week Grief Tending may be particularly supportive for individuals who: Are living with loss or unresolved grief Feel the impact of emotional or relational loss Carry grief connected to life changes, identity, or unmet expectations Wish to explore their experience within a compassionate group setting Value a gentle, reflective, and nature-inspired approach There is no pressure to share more than feels right. Listening is always welcome. Our services are subsidised to keep them accessible. A small bursary fund is also available - please reach out if cost is a concern.