Experiencing a Traumatic Death of a Loved One
Hosted by Jeanne M Reina
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98118
Seattle Young Widows Support Group (in-person)
Young widowhood can be lonely and isolating. Once-close relationships don't seem to 'fit' anymore and no one seems to really understand what you are going through. If you are 55 and under, you've lost your partner within the last 18 ...
Hosted by Dr. Jill Gross
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Young widowhood can be lonely and isolating. Once-close relationships don't seem to 'fit' anymore and no one seems to really understand what you are going through. If you are 55 and under, you've lost your partner within the last 18 ...
Adult Grief/loss Now open for registration
This is a 4 week guided bereavement group. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people who are in the same situation. A group can help you cope better ...
Hosted by Seattle Grief Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This is a 4 week guided bereavement group. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people who are in the same situation. A group can help you cope better ...
Adult psychotherapy group
This is a confidential ongoing support group for men and women who are undergoing relationship problems, difficult transitions, grief, or trauma. The group is held once a week with a maximum of 10 people per group.
Hosted by Catherine Wetzel Larkin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98117
This is a confidential ongoing support group for men and women who are undergoing relationship problems, difficult transitions, grief, or trauma. The group is held once a week with a maximum of 10 people per group.
Good Grief: A Creative-Arts Grief and Loss Group
This group is a healing space for all types of loss to share and process your grief. Facilitated by Virg Augoustatos, MA, LMHCA, the group will co-create communal and personal strategies for being with your grief. Drawing from the creative ...
Hosted by Virg Augoustatos
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
This group is a healing space for all types of loss to share and process your grief. Facilitated by Virg Augoustatos, MA, LMHCA, the group will co-create communal and personal strategies for being with your grief. Drawing from the creative ...
Grief and Loss Men's Group
This group is designed for men working through difficult times in their lives, with a particular focus on grief and loss. Together, we explore issues of grief and loss in the context of masculinity and what it means to be ...
Hosted by Cascades Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
This group is designed for men working through difficult times in their lives, with a particular focus on grief and loss. Together, we explore issues of grief and loss in the context of masculinity and what it means to be ...
Going Deeper: A four-week guided book club
This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website ...
Hosted by Jessica Bowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This is a 4-week guided book club for fellow seekers and grievers to gather and dive more deeply into the text of a selected author. Together we'll explore the themes and insights presented in the text. Please visit my website ...
Men's Group Therapy
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Hosted by Kyle Petricek
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Young Adult Caregiver Support Group
The caregiver support group is offered by Cancer Lifeline and open to young adults caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Join with others who understand the ups and the downs of caregiving to share ideas, resources and challenges. Through ...
Hosted by Courtney Zier
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
The caregiver support group is offered by Cancer Lifeline and open to young adults caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Join with others who understand the ups and the downs of caregiving to share ideas, resources and challenges. Through ...
Grieving With Words Grief Group- A 30-day Group
Each day, the group will receive a writing prompt about the grief journey. The prompts are not intended to be a replacement for therapy, but instead, they are designed to invite group sharing about the experience of grief. Each group ...
Hosted by Greg Malone Trained Lifespan Integration Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, MDiv, BCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Each day, the group will receive a writing prompt about the grief journey. The prompts are not intended to be a replacement for therapy, but instead, they are designed to invite group sharing about the experience of grief. Each group ...
6-Week Grief Tending Circle (Weds) - Starts May 8
For details, please visit: www.northwestgrieftending .com. In this 6-week series, we welcome all forms of grief including from losses, change and transitions, wounding from our past, sorrows for our world (planetary, societal, racial, cultural), loss of village and belonging, ancestral ...
Hosted by Siena Tenisci
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
For details, please visit: www.northwestgrieftending .com. In this 6-week series, we welcome all forms of grief including from losses, change and transitions, wounding from our past, sorrows for our world (planetary, societal, racial, cultural), loss of village and belonging, ancestral ...
Grief Retreat - April 13-14
For details, please visit: https://northwestgrieften ding.com. We welcome all forms of grief including from losses, change and transitions, pain and wounding from our past, sorrows for our world (planetary, societal, racial, cultural), loss of village and belonging, ancestral grief, and ...
Hosted by Siena Tenisci
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
For details, please visit: https://northwestgrieften ding.com. We welcome all forms of grief including from losses, change and transitions, pain and wounding from our past, sorrows for our world (planetary, societal, racial, cultural), loss of village and belonging, ancestral grief, and ...
Divorce Support Group-begins April 15th
DIVORCE IS COMPLEX, ISN'T IT? IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE OR NEED HELP FINDING A WAY THROUGH, YOU'VE FOUND A PLACE. We will be offering grief support, guidance around complex loss, navigating the unknown, and self-care/resiliency practices. Beginning ...
Hosted by Greenlake Wellness Group
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
DIVORCE IS COMPLEX, ISN'T IT? IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE OR NEED HELP FINDING A WAY THROUGH, YOU'VE FOUND A PLACE. We will be offering grief support, guidance around complex loss, navigating the unknown, and self-care/resiliency practices. Beginning ...
We Are Women We Can Fly--Online Only
This is a dynamic experience of collective healing for Women or Womyn-identified folks exploring liberating old myths and healing moments of trauma. Offered in a workshop style, this group will discuss stages of healing--while each member defines what healing means ...
Hosted by Maiah A Merino
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98116
This is a dynamic experience of collective healing for Women or Womyn-identified folks exploring liberating old myths and healing moments of trauma. Offered in a workshop style, this group will discuss stages of healing--while each member defines what healing means ...
psychodrama groups (total of 4 ongoing groups)
Psychodrama is a trauma-informed, action-oriented therapy that uses creative play to help adults overcome trauma. Often described as "kindergarten for adults," it enables participants to experiment with new roles and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Group members act as ...
Hosted by Carolyn Elizabeth Skolnick
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98115
Psychodrama is a trauma-informed, action-oriented therapy that uses creative play to help adults overcome trauma. Often described as "kindergarten for adults," it enables participants to experiment with new roles and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Group members act as ...
Connecting Communities & Cultures in World Change
During times of challenge & change we understand the stress, confusion, isolation, grief & perhaps even at times joy that may arise. As trained therapists, Nancy Kessler & I are committed to facilitating a safe space to process what is ...
Hosted by Kristen Moss
Counselor, DMin, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
During times of challenge & change we understand the stress, confusion, isolation, grief & perhaps even at times joy that may arise. As trained therapists, Nancy Kessler & I are committed to facilitating a safe space to process what is ...
Spouses/Partners of Sex Addicts - Seattle
This group focuses on those in relationship with someone who has betrayed their trust. This is a non-denominational group: all are welcome. Group sessions assist partners and spouses to release obsessions and anxieties. Whether members choose to remain in or ...
Hosted by Amy Bloom LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSAT, CMAT, CCBRT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98109
This group focuses on those in relationship with someone who has betrayed their trust. This is a non-denominational group: all are welcome. Group sessions assist partners and spouses to release obsessions and anxieties. Whether members choose to remain in or ...
Gay & Gray
A support group for gay men 50+
Hosted by Christopher Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98144
A support group for gay men 50+
Men's Grief Group
Grief often takes a backseat for men. It comes in many forms such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a relationship, loss of a job, or a major transition. In this group we will meet ...
Hosted by Thomas K Brown
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Grief often takes a backseat for men. It comes in many forms such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a relationship, loss of a job, or a major transition. In this group we will meet ...
Men’s Process Group
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
Hosted by Bobby Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98112
This will be an open group, meaning that there will be space for men to join as we go. Application and interview are required prior to joining. We will begin with grounding, a short teaching and spend the vast majority ...
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.