Grief Support Resources
You are not alone.
Grief can be overwhelming, isolating, or hard to explain. Whether you're looking for words that resonate, a compassionate guide, or community support, here are resources that may offer comfort along the way.
Solace Through Touch Grief Massage
Grief is not only emotional - it is deeply physical. The ache of loss can settle into our muscles, breath, posture, and nervous system. Grief Massage is a gentle, heart-centered bodywork session that honors the tender terrain of sorrow and transition.
This offering is rooted in the Solace Through Touch approach, a specialized method that creates a safe, nurturing space for you to feel supported without needing to explain or perform. It is not massage for fixing—it is massage for being. For softening. For allowing.
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You may be grieving:
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The death of a loved one
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Divorce, break-up, absence of a companion
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Caregiving
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Major life transitions
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Shifts in identity or roles
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Physical changes such as aging, menopause, illness, or injury
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The quiet but painful loss of community, connection, or belonging
Whether your grief is fresh or long-held, acknowledged or unspoken, these sessions offer a quiet refuge. You are welcome to talk, cry, rest, or simply be in stillness. This is a space where your whole experience is held with care.
Gentle Self Care at Home
Sometimes the smallest gesture of self-kindness can make a meaningful difference. These grief “pauses” are not about fixing how you feel—but giving yourself the space to soften, reset, or simply be with what is.
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Here are some ideas for supportive pauses during difficult moments:
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Get outside for fresh air
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Sit quietly and let your body slow down
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Make a cup of tea, coffee, or water
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Let yourself have a good cry
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Ask for or give yourself a hug
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Talk to someone you trust
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Create something—draw, write, or craft
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Take several slow, deep breaths
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Lie down for a short nap
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Excuse yourself from overstimulation
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Spend time with a pet
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Journal your thoughts or feelings
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Listen to a guided meditation
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Do gentle stretches
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Play calming music
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Sit in stillness without distraction
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Have a nourishing snack
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Massage your temples or place a warm compress over your chest
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Let these practices be invitations—not obligations. They are simply ways to be with yourself, exactly as you are.
Recommended Reading
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The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller
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This Is Body Grief by Nicole Taylor
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The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
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Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor
Community Support
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Sacred Dwelling – Grief and end-of-life care through spiritual companionship: https://www.sacreddwellingllc.com/
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Studio Saudade – Healing from Loss: https://healingfromloss.org/
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The Healing Center Seattle: https://healingcenterseattle.org/
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Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.net/get-help/for-you/