Moving through Collective Grief: Grief is to be Shared in Community, Part 1

This opening session will create a foundation of shared understanding around the nature and impacts of communal, historical, and ongoing trauma. Facilitated by Erin-Kate Escobar (They/them), a Human-Centered Workplace Strategist, and Jeneva Marie (She/her), a healer, strategist, activist, and storyteller, this session will guide participants through dialogue and reflective exercises to:

Explore the Interconnected Dimensions of Grief

Examine how individual, familial, and community-level grief are inherently connected
Unpack how systemic oppression, violence, and marginalization have fractured our communities
Develop empathy and compassion for the multilayered grief experiences of others

Cultivate Self-Awareness and Collective Care

Engage in practices to increase self-awareness of personal trauma and grief responses
Learn about the importance of developing emotional intelligence and restorative care
Begin to build trust, vulnerability, and collective support systems

Expand Analytical Frameworks

Gain a deeper, intersectional understanding of the root causes of communal trauma
Discuss the complexities of grief, resilience, and the barriers to healing
Anchor this work in an explicit commitment to justice and liberation

Capacity Building and Accountability

Identify individual and community-level capacity building needs
Establish accountability frameworks for transformative change
Empower participants as agents of healing and collective empowerment

By creating a brave, inclusive, and confidential space, this session will empower participants to name, honor, and begin to transform the trauma that has fragmented our communities. The path forward requires us to face this grief head-on, in solidarity with one another. Grief is not meant to be carried alone - it is to be shared in community.

Meet your Facilitators:

Erin-Kate is a human-centered workplace strategist and a decades-long organizer, activist, and educator. They are passionate about supporting personal growth and institutional social change towards more wholeness. Erin-Kate grounds their work in fostering internal awareness towards external expressions of building better environments for everyone to thrive. Erin-Kate has previously developed human-centered initiatives for NASA and Nobel prize-winning science projects.

These days, you can more often find them partnering with small businesses, museums, schools, and nonprofits to create more equitable and human-centered environments. Erin-Kate has trained in politics, education, human development, dialogue, non-denominational ritual space creation, somatic embodiment, Jewish studies, and social justice methodologies. They utilize the tools of intersectional feminism, social justice education, dialogue, identity (gender, sexual orientation, class, race, ethnicity, dis(ability), etc.), and emotional literacy to support people and organizations navigating structural and interpersonal oppression.

Jeneva Marie (she/her) is an award-winning storyteller, holistic healer, strategist, and artist who guides communities on a transformative journey of self-discovery, self-love, expression, action, and liberation. Through the integration of healing modalities like journaling, embodiment, energy work, art, and meditation, she empowers individuals to restore their inner balance and cultivate a harmonious legacy for themselves and the world. Jeneva Marie is the founder of Where is Neva LLC ( a holistic ecosystem rooted in healing and restorative strategies for organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals).

Who Should Attend:

This program is open to all those seeking to deepen their understanding of collective trauma and unlock their capacity to catalyze collective healing and liberation. Participants may include:

Community organizers, activists & cultural workers
Mental health practitioners, healers & wellness facilitators
Educators, youth workers & social service providers
Artists, storytellers & other creative changemakers
Anyone committed to the work of justice, care, and liberation
Anyone curious about being with grief and community

Why now?

Compounded crises and tragedies have led to profound collective grief. Our world is grieving, our people are grieving, we are grieving. Even as some may prefer to avoid acknowledging the grief that permeates our world, it is undeniably present and demands to be felt, understood, and seen. Traditional mental health approaches often fail to account for the systemic, communal dimensions of our suffering. We deserve to have tools to not only process our grief but to be able to find liberation and justice from it.

By creating a structured space to explore the complex, intersectional facets of collective trauma - from intergenerational impacts to the relationship between grief, shame, and money - this initiative empowers diverse participants to not only mourn and heal, but to build resilience and catalyze positive social change.

In a world marked by so much upheaval and injustice, the need for resources that foster compassion, capacity, and collective liberation has never been greater. This 7-part series is a timely and crucial response to the realities unfolding internally and on the global stage.

What is our commitment?

Our commitment must be to create spaces that empower each of us to mourn, express rage, cultivate joy, and work towards liberation collectively. This requires moving beyond individualistic approaches and centering the wisdom of impacted communities to address the systemic roots of collective grief. This series embodies these ethos, providing a generative space to process, plan, and reshape the future with compassion, accountability, and a commitment to justice.

What you should expect to walk out with :

Deeper self-awareness and understanding
Expanded capacity for grief, rage, and joy
Connections and community
Toys for liberation

1 Experience Sliding Scale Pricing

$44 - $111

Tier 1: $44
Tier 2: $55
Tier 3: $77
Tier 4: $111

Me + scholarship = $88

DONATION

The investment for this experience is $111, but we recognize that financial accessibility is a barrier for many. We encourage participants to pay what they are truly able, whether that's $44, $55, $77, or any amount that feels genuine and comfortable with our tiers.

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If the standard or discounted rates are still out of reach, please send an email to apply to our scholarship at:

info@whereisneva.com with the subject “Grief Series Scholarship”

Our goal is to create an inclusive, judgment-free space where all who seek to engage in this powerful work can do so.

We trust that each participant will honor this offering and pay what is feasible for their individual circumstances. Together, we can make this transformative experience available to the diverse communities that need it most.

Donations:

Scholarship Fund for Accessibility and Inclusion

We believe the insights and healing offered through the "Moving through Collective Grief" series should be accessible to all who need it. To that end, we have established a scholarship fund to cover ticket costs for those who may otherwise be unable to attend.

Your donation to the scholarship fund will help ensure diverse voices and perspectives are represented, empowering more people to move through grief, build resilience, and catalyze positive change in their communities.

No one should be denied the opportunity to participate due to financial barriers. With your support, we can remove these obstacles and create a more inclusive, equitable space for collective healing and liberation.

To make a donation and provide access scholarships, please donate through the ticket link. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.

Together, let us build the resources and community needed to address the profound griefs unfolding across our world. Your donation is an investment in a more just, compassionate future for all.

Accessibility & Inclusivity:We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible space. Partial and full scholarships are available, as well as accommodations for varying physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. We especially encourage participation from marginalized communities most impacted by systemic trauma and oppression.

Apply for our scholarship via email: info@whereisneva.com with the subject “Grief Series Scholarship”

Financial Transparency:

10% of all proceeds will be divided to support Palestine, Congo, Haiti, and Kenya

20% of all proceeds will be divided to pay our facilitators

70% of all proceeds will be used to build Whole-Listic Well, a resource hub where liberation, wellness, and healing hold hands to welcome you.

All experiences will be held virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link for each experience will be sent to registered attendees via email 48 hours prior to the event start time. All sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees.

This event series is a sacred space that prioritizes inclusion, accessibility, and respect. By attending any of these experiences, you agree to uphold these values. If you do not respect the sacredness of this space, you may be asked to leave without a refund.

We look forward to growing with you through liberation

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out:

Jeneva Marie at info@whereisneva.com

If you would like to sponsor this series or an experience, please email:

Jeneva Marie at info@whereisneva.com

Our next experience: Oct. 26th, 12 pm - 2 pm PST: Grief, Body, Mind, and Emotions

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Check out the next experiences:

Oct. 26th, 12 pm - 2 pm PST: Grief, Body, Mind, and Emotions

Nov. 2nd, 12 pm - 2 pm PST: Grief, Intergenerational Trauma, and Ancestral Wisdom

Nov. 9th, 12 pm - 2 pm PST: Grief, Shame and Money

Nov. 16th, 12 pm - 2 pm PST: Grief and Internal Peace

Nov. 23rd, 12 pm - 2 pm PST: Grief, Purpose, and Collective Liberation

Nov. 30th, 12 pm - 4 pm PST: The Celebration of Grief: movement, sound, and rest

(The Zoom link for each experience will be sent to registered attendees via email 48 hours prior to the event start time.)