Grief Support Groups
Special Events
Educational Signature Series
HeartLight Center offers quarterly presentations from grief care experts across the US.
Queer Asterisk presents Tuesday, January 21st
Queer Asterisk, located in Colorado, empowers and nurtures the diverse ways of being that queer people embody by providing accessible counseling, education and community programs that uplift queer, trans and gender expansive lives. Join us in engaging discussion about how to better support members of our community with inclusive grief care and allyship.
Care Considerations & Understanding LGBTQ+ Grief
A special presentation for Hospice Professionals, Clergy, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Victim’s Advocates, Therapists/Counselors, Volunteers, Companions, Death Doulas, Death Care Professionals, including Administrative and Leadership Professionals in these settings who wish to become better allies and supporters for LGBTQ+ individuals in our community.
Processing Group for and about LGBTQ+ Grief
This gathering is for adult individuals to join in a safe place to engage in meaningful discussions, self-reflection, processing experiences and sharing dialogue that impacts the LGBTQ+ community, the grief journey, and connect with peers and allies.
Facing the Mourning Facilitator Training
Learn to run our flagship program, Facing the Mourning. An interactive support group designed to help with the grieving process by using visual and thought-provoking tools. During these four sessions, the participants share their story, build memorials, compose letters, write in journals and develop goals with milestones. Designed for all types of losses, individuals and family members.
Our facilitator training will enable you to offer this program through your organization.
Please join us on Friday, January 31st at 11am (MST) for the next training on Zoom.
Learn through Participation
Join one of our upcoming 4-Week Facing the Mourning groups to experience the program first-hand. Take what you have learned in the training and see it applied, while also engaging in the discussions and activities yourself. By doing so, you will enhance your facilitation skills.
Monthly Grief Support Group
HeartLight Center does not separate observers from participants. HeartLight Center is about coming together to support one another as people, regardless of roles. If you are curious about how a group runs, we invite you to watch one of our videos or to fill out this interest form so that we can support your learning in the most meaningful way, while holding safe space for all.
Group Observation Request Form
Participate in a Workshop
We welcome you to join us for upcoming seminars and workshops that explore various topics on the grief journey.
Learn by experiencing a variety of tools and approaches for supporting bereaved individuals.
Never Forgotten: A Space for Lifelong Grief – Denver
For those who are at least 10+ years out from a death loss, regardless of relationship, please join us in an intentional space for remembrance, support and honoring of how grief changes over time. It’s different now, and we remember them always – they are woven into the fabric of our beings forever moving forward.
Cost: $20, includes materials and refreshments. Registration is required.
Saturday, November 16th, 10am-12pm at HeartLight Center
Grief and the Holidays
The holiday season can be difficult when you are grieving. Traditional celebrations may feel overwhelming, and sometimes even the thought of making it through the “cheerful” holiday season seems impossible. No matter what you celebrate, it’s important to know that you aren’t alone, and you can survive the holiday season in a way that allows you to be comfortable and to honor your grief and remember your loved one in ways that are helpful to you. This workshop is a way to get some support and helpful tips when grieving around the holiday season. We will discuss coping with emotions, how to handle triggering traditions, and ways to navigate social and familial events.
Suggested donation: $20
Registration is required.
Open heART Studio for the Holidays – Denver
We invite you to share in creative space to help explore and connect about grief. In this class, participants will choose from a wide range of branches as the start of the Nature Mobile creation. We will construct functional mobiles or wall hangings using the branch with items such as twine, yarn, cording, ribbons etc. We will attach paper, found objects, memorabilia, charms, etc. or a combination of the above to create a balanced mobile that can be used as a memorial to your person, or a tribute to the holidays, or to honor you and your grief as a whole. As a group we will share our grief and discover how a clear focus on your project will assist you on your journey. Art can be very therapeutic and instrumental in the healing process.
HeartLight Center will provide supplies that you can use to create, and you are welcomed and encouraged to also bring pictures, items or specific supplies to use during this class. No past art experience required.
Date: Saturday, December 7th at HeartLight Center from 9am-11:30am
Cost: $35
Practicum & Internship Opportunities
If your graduate-level academic program requires practicum or internship experience, we welcome you to reach out to discuss possible opportunities for site placement with HeartLight Center.
Connect with the Grief Networking Alliance!
Join a local group of professionals from a variety of grief and loss organizations. Meetings include networking, training and learning about offerings in the community.
Grief Resources
View, print, and explore various resources about grief.
