Our Grief Support Services

OUR PROGRAMS

Peer Support

Laurel's Grief Center exists to provide grief support that promotes a transformational grief journey from bereavement to hope. We use peer support, which is support provided by someone with a similar experience to promote self-efficacy and hope. Peer support is uniquely implemented at Laurel's Grief Center through a blending of top-down (cognitive methods that use logic to promote physical relief) and bottom-up methods (physical methods that use somatic connection to bring physical relief)

five human hands on brown surface
five human hands on brown surface
Visual Arts

painting, drawing, and sculpture

Performing Arts

theater, music, and dance

woman in black pants and orange jacket standing beside wall with graffiti
woman in black pants and orange jacket standing beside wall with graffiti
boy holding green mask
boy holding green mask
pen on white lined paper selective focus photography
pen on white lined paper selective focus photography
Literature

poetry, journaling, and writing

Healing through the Arts

Using creativity to allow the mind to process and heal

Experiences in Nature

time in nature, nature play, and gardening

Yoga

meditation, breath work, and body movement

selrctive focus of white flowers
selrctive focus of white flowers
people exercising
people exercising
two men playing chess
two men playing chess
Interactive Play

allowing your body to creatively chose how you want to process and heal

Healing through Somatic Movement

Using body movement and body connection to grieve and transform

Connection

the heart of peer support is human connection; we use connection with others who have also experienced grief to normalize grieving and support you on your journey

Education

through hosting guest speakers ad seminars on grief and loss, we celebrate identity and difference through education and acceptance

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group of people sitting on gray concrete stairs
people sitting on floor front of table
people sitting on floor front of table
red flowers in tilt shift lens
red flowers in tilt shift lens
Culture

discovering or embracing cultural grieving practices and rituals can feel like coming home.

Healing through Community and Cultural Connection

Using the power of human connection and connection to ones culture to celebrate identity and belonging

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