Shadows to Light, A Bereavement Support Group - The 8 Week Program
May 4 - June 29, 2026
Boise, Idaho
What are the Benefits to Grief Group Support?
Being Understood by Others
In our grief avoidant culture, we are often given the message, sometimes softly, sometimes loudly…”Get over it!” As a result, we can feel misunderstood and ashamed. Shadows To Light provides you with a kinder truth about how grief can be experienced. You’re a unique soul and every soul experiences the loss of a loved one in their own unique way. Feeling understood can bring down the barriers between you and the world outside.
Giving AND Receiving
While you will receive support and understanding for yourself, there will be a chance to provide that same support to others. The feeling of helplessness and fog can be soothed when you are able to be of service to someone in need of help. Shadows to Light will foster the experience of trusting and being trusted, giving a you a place of sanctuary in the middle of a blowing storm.
Collaborative Solutions
Shadows to Light provides you with a forum to find new ways to approach problems. New perspectives, ideas, and experiences can be a lifeline when you are feeling unable to find solutions to things that are bothering you.
“The Quality and quantity of understanding support you get during your work of mourning will have a major influence on your capacity to heal. You can not - nor should you try to - do it alone. - Alan Wolfelt, “Understanding Your Grief.
Topics of Discussion:
What are the myths about grieving and what are the kinder truths? Here you will be given an opportunity to explore your own grief and the struggles you face where your authentic experience is validated and supported.
Exploring the grief of your family members and how their grief has impacted you.
Looking at the relationship you lost (showing photographs and sharing mementos.)
Experiencing the roller coaster of emotions and their unpredictability, and learning management skills and self compassion.
Coping with relearning how to be you in a new world.
Strategies for how to live alone.
Strategies for dealing with anniversaries and holidays.
Learn how to negotiate and manage social and familial challenges.
Legacy building ideas.
*** Shadows to Light is a Grief Support Group and is facilitated by a professional Grief and Bereavement Coach. It is not meant to replace therapy and is not a source of licensed therapeutic support.
Shadows to Light is an 8-week group support program that provides a once per week group meeting in a safe, nonjudgemental environment, lead by a professional Grief and Bereavement Coach. Journaling guidance, skills and practices for problem management and resources for further assistance and connection.
This is a supportive group and is not intended to be replaced by therapy. Resources and referrals will be available for therapeutic supports.
