Empowering grievers to heal in body, mind, and spirit: That’s what we do. We equip grievers and their caregivers with tools to transform grief-related suffering.
Our programs and services are for individuals, schools, families, college students, veterans, healthcare workers, faith and mindfulness communities, work groups, and more. In-person and online offerings provide an opportunity for you to build a vital sense of connection and belonging with others as you ease, heal, and transform your grief into something useful and life-giving.
Healing Project Programs & Services
Banner Olive Branch Senior Center
Sun City, AZ
Photo: Jennifer Lawless, Director, Banner Olive Branch Senior Center (left) with Doing Grief Director, Shea Darian
Calendar Link – September & October
Based at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center in Sun City, the Healing Project offers one-to-one and small group grief support, leading-edge grief education, healing through the arts programs and spiritual enrichment opportunities. Join us for our upcoming programs. Click link above for calendar or see flyer details for upcoming offerings that follow…
Upcoming Programs at Banner Olive Branch
Writing as a Healing Path
Word Play to Bring Joy, Connection, & Healing
with Shea Darian, Thursday, September 24, 12-2 pm (click for full-page flyer link) We’ll write, using creative exercises that make writing easy and fun, and share our writing with one another – for those who choose to. Whether you’re interested in writing prose, poetry, song, or memoir, you will find creative inspiration here. No experience necessary.
RSVP form, 602-419-4043 or email Connect@DoingGrief.org to register
Sound Healing to Reduce Stress & Soothe Your Spirit
Sound Healing with Linda Schlicher, Second Tuesdays, 12-1 pm – October 13 (click flyer link)
RSVP form, 602-419-4043 or email Connect@DoingGrief.org to register
Carry What Matters Through the Holidays
A Guided Soul Care Experience with Reflective Journaling & Aromatherapy
with Angela Lahman, Thursday, October 22, 12-1:30 pm (click for full-page flyer link) The holidays often ask us to carry more than any other season—more expectations, memories, responsibilities, and sometimes more grief than we expected. Come to pause and notice what you’re carrying, respond with compassion, and choose what matters most this fall and winter holiday season.Supplies will be provided.
A Remembrance Celebration
Spiritual Practices to Honor Our Loved Ones in Spirit
Thursday, October 29, 12-1:30 pm with Shea Darian, Spiritual Care Provider
Join Shea for a celebration of this season of remembrance – Día de los Muertos, Halloween, and Allhallowtide – as we remember our loved ones who have died and honor the continuing bond we share with them. We will gather for reflection, music, candle lighting, and spiritual practices. Those of all faiths and philosophies are welcome. Optional: Bring a photograph or small memento of a loved one you wish to honor for our remembrance table. We’ll also have a potluck snack table – so bring a loved one’s favorite snack to share if you choose. Candles will be provided. Limit 20. (click PDF flyer link)
RSVP form, 602-419-4043 or email Connect@DoingGrief.org to register
Healing Circle Small Groups
Sun City, Phoenix & Online
An Invitation from Shea
Online
Via Zoom – Oct 18, Nov 8 & Dec 13 at 3 pm MST (Arizona Time)
Phoenix
In Person: Wednesdays at 10 (Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2) & Sundays at Noon (Sept 13, Oct 4, Nov 8 & Dec 6)
Sun City, AZ
In Person: 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30 pm (Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17)
Orientation required – please fill out the RSVP FORM OR CONTACT US HERE to schedule a time with Shea.
Orientation Sunday, August 23 at noon – First Church UCC–Phoenix, AZ
A confidential small group of 4-7 participants meet monthly to share experiences of grief and healing in an atmosphere of deep listening, acceptance, and compassion, and to reflect upon the wisdom of each one’s journey. Orientation required. Call the Healing Project at 602-419-4043 to inquire or email Connect@DoingGrief.org (click link for brochure)
RSVP form, 602-419-4043 or email Connect@DoingGrief.org to register
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Mourning Light Workshops & Series
Learn to heal a lifetime of loss in ways that are most effective for you. Through engaging stories and presentation, grief theorist and educator Shea Darian shares the wisdom of her Model of Adaptive Grieving Dynamics, a compass for grievers that will help you find balance, hope, and healing as you transform the pain of heartbreaking loss. Become your own best healer and grief expert.
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