The Grace of Grief: A 3-Day Workshop and Ritual for Those Living with Grief and Loss

Grief is not a problem to be solved, it is a sacred human experience that calls for presence, care, and community. In today’s culture, grief is often hidden, privatized, or rushed through, leaving many of us isolated in our pain. Yet grief is far more than sorrow over the death of a loved one. We grieve relationships, health, lost dreams, the state of our world, the unmet needs of childhood, and even the unspoken weight of ancestral wounds.

The Grace of Grief invites you into a compassionate and communal space to tend to these many forms of loss. Drawing inspiration from the work of Francis Weller, we will explore the “Five Gates of Grief”: the inevitability of losing what we love, the places within that have not known love, the sorrows of the world, what we expected but did not receive, and the grief carried in our ancestral lineages. We will also honor the “Sixth Stage of Grief” described by David Kessler, finding meaning, as we discover how grief can transform us, deepening our capacity for love and connection.

Throughout the weekend, you will be guided in ritual, sharing, and embodied practices designed to help you:

Honor the full spectrum of grief, not just death, but all forms of loss.
Be witnessed in your sorrow by a supportive community.
Release isolation and rediscover the power of grieving together.
Find new ways to live with loss that foster compassion, authenticity, and resilience.
Open to renewal, the possibility of meaning, joy, and deeper connection on the other side of sorrow.

This gathering is rooted in the understanding that grief is not linear, not something to “get over,” and not a sign of weakness. Instead, grief is a profound teacher and a gateway to our shared humanity. Together, we will create a safe and sacred container where your pain is honored, your story is welcomed, and your heart is held with tenderness.

Why This Workshop Is Unique

Small group intimacy: Limited to 24 participants for depth, safety, and connection.

Ritual & community: Guided ceremonies and shared practices to move grief from isolation into belonging.

Experienced facilitators: Therapists Katelyn Staecker, LCSW, and Noah Rubinstein, LMHC, bring decades of experience in mental health, personal healing, and group facilitation.

Transformation: An opportunity to meet your grief not as an enemy, but as a companion that, when tended, can open the way toward love, meaning, and renewal.

All Are Welcome 🙏Come as you are, with whatever grief you carry. Together, we will discover the grace that waits within our shared sorrow.

Details

Dates: November 13, 14, & 15th
Location: 614 4th Ave Olympia, WA 98501
Facilitators: Katelyn Staecker, LCSW & Noah Rubinstein, LMHC
Schedule: Friday 5–8 pm, Saturday 10–6, Sunday 10–6
Includes: Coffee, water, and snacks available all days.
What to Bring: Please bring a packed lunch for both Saturday and Sunday, writing/journaling material, a rock and small sentimental items, such photos, to place on the altar.
Capacity: Limited to 24 participants
Tuition: $425

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