Good Grief (a mindful exploration of grief and grieving)
A 6-week series to explore and work with grief, loss, and impermanence.
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
This 6-week series is a practice in grief and grieving. Each week we will discuss and meditate on one of the five gates of grief*.
Whether you are new to meditation or wanting to re-establish or deepen your practice, all are welcome.
Each class will be 90 minutes long and will include discussion, journalling, guided meditation, with opportunity to ask questions and share personal experiences.
Date and time of each class is below:
Thursday, April 25, 7pm-8:30pm MT
Thursday, May 2, 7pm-8:30pm MT
Thursday, May 9, 7pm-8:30pm MT
Thursday, May 16, 7pm-8:30pm MT
Thursday, May 23, 7pm-8:30pm MT
Thursday, May 30, 7pm-8:30pm MT
Once you have signed up, a meeting link will be provided. Sessions must be attended live as they will not be recorded.
This course is donation based. A recommended donation of $150 is recommended but not required if it is a barrier to attending. All donations will go to Skipping Stone once sign-up for the course has closed. Skipping Stone is a Calgary-based organization that connects trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and families with comprehensive and low barrier access to the support they need and deserve. For more information on this organization, please see their website: https://www.skippingstone.ca/
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Our collective liberation requires we use our voices. Meille may talk about politics, global events, climate change, and how living in a capitalist, patriarchal, white supremacist society actively hurts us all. We will discuss what we can do to resist, break down and realize a world where everyone is free. If these discussions distress you or cause you serious discomfort, then please reconsider taking this course and join me for a different offering.
This is not a replacement for therapy or other professional mental health services. If you are actively working through trauma or are concerned about how you may react to the course materials, please reach out to discuss or consider joining me another time.
As always, folks who join are responsible for their own minds and bodies and must honour their needs as required.
About the teacher:
Meille is an MMTCP certified, trauma-informed, mindfulness meditation practitioner. She is a white, fat, cis-gender, queer woman actively working to decolonize her mind, body and spirit. She has practiced meditation for over a decade, predominately in mindfulness (rooted in the Theravada lineage of Buddhism). Meille is passionate about sharing her skills and spiritual journey to help guide others using their own wisdom to find their path to healing, peace and joy.
*The five gates of grief are outlined in "The Wild Edge of Sorrow" by Francis Weller.
Frequently asked questions
There is an expectation that cameras will be on during introductions in the first class. After that, it's your personal preference. I will have a camera on through the course.
No experience is necessary. This course is intended for anyone at a beginner level and those who have much experience.
No, classes will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend on the day of the class, you'll just miss out and can join the following week.
Up until the day of class, refunds will be provided in full. On the first day of class and beyond, no refund will be provided.