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Small-group writing workshop

Writing About Grief

A gentle, craft-centered space to approach what has changed, what remains, and what may not yet have words.

A blank journal, tea, and a green branch on a sunlit writing table

You choose what to write, what to share, and when to simply listen. No previous writing experience is needed.

Who it’s for

Writers making space for loss and change.

This workshop welcomes adults writing from recent or long-held grief, including bereavement and other meaningful losses. It is a writing workshop—not therapy—and the emphasis remains on voice, image, story, and the possibilities of the page.

What to expect

01

Invitations, not assignments

Fresh prompts offer multiple ways into the work, with permission to adapt or pass.

02

Optional sharing

Writers may read aloud and receive responses focused on what is strong and memorable.

03

A steady rhythm

Time to arrive, write, listen, and leave with material to continue in your own way.

Format

Six weekly sessions

Where

Virtual or in person

Group size

Maximum 12 participants

For organizations

Bring this workshop to your community.

Elizabeth can shape the workshop for hospices, libraries, community organizations, colleges, and care teams.

Accessibility

Virtual sessions can include live captions, and materials can be shared in advance. Please reach out about access needs.

Choice & confidentiality

Sharing is always optional. Participants agree to hold one another’s stories and writing in confidence.

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