Grief Support Groups Portland, OR
Grief can feel isolating even when surrounded by others.
Grief support groups offer a space to be witnessed by people who understand the weight of loss. I facilitate grief support groups in Portland, OR for adults navigating the death of a loved one and seeking connection in community.
You do not have to carry your grief alone.
What Is a Grief Support Group?
A grief support group is a small, therapist-led gathering where individuals share and process their experiences of loss in a confidential, compassionate setting.
Unlike individual therapy, group work allows you to:
Hear others’ stories
Recognize shared experiences
Reduce feelings of isolation
Explore grief in relationship with others
Develop new language for your loss
Groups are intentionally structured and professionally facilitated to create emotional safety and meaningful dialogue.
Who Grief Groups Are For
These Portland grief support groups are for adults who are:
Mourning the death of a partner, parent, sibling, or close loved one
Experiencing sudden or traumatic loss
Navigating prolonged or complicated grief
Seeking connection beyond one-on-one therapy
Wanting to feel less alone in their experience
You do not need to be “ready” or have the right words. Showing up is enough.
What to Expect in Group Sessions
Grief support groups meet in person at my NW Portland office:
2066 NW Irving St, Suite 4
Portland, OR 97209
Each group includes:
A consistent small group of participants
Structured themes or prompts
Space for open sharing
Professional facilitation
Respectful boundaries and confidentiality
Some individuals participate in group work alongside individual grief counseling, while others find group support to be a powerful standalone experience.
Benefits of Grief Support in Community
While grief is deeply personal, it is not meant to be carried in isolation.
Many participants find that group work:
Reduces shame or self-judgment
Helps normalize complex emotions
Encourages meaning-making
Strengthens resilience
Creates lasting connections
Grief changes us. Being witnessed in that change matters.
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How is a grief support group different from individual therapy?
Individual therapy focuses on one-on-one exploration, while grief support groups provide shared space to process loss with others who are also grieving. Both can be valuable and complementary.
Do I have to share in a grief support group?
Participation is encouraged but never forced. Many people begin by listening and sharing when they feel ready.
How long do grief support groups last?
Group length varies. Some groups run for a set number of weeks, while others may be ongoing. Details are discussed during the consultation process.
Are grief support groups confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality and respectful boundaries are foundational to creating a safe and supportive environment.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to explore grief support groups in Portland, I invite you to check out the support groups I offer below.
You can contact me here → Let’s Connect
Or learn more about individual grief support in Portland → Individual Grief Support
Check out my Nature of Grief Workbook.
Grief Support Groups
In our grief, we often need to connect with other people who are grieving too. I offer support groups for the bereaved where we will build connections with one another and use creative writing and photography as healing tools. For more information and to register for a group, please fill out the form below.
Empty Nesting Grief and Transitions
Empty nesting brings its own experiences of grief and challenge. This transition in mothering changes our relationships with our children and ourselves. Many empty nesters ask themselves, 'Now What?!' at this juncture in their lives. We can feel lost and adrift about our purpose. Join us for a small group experience where we will explore the ways empty nesting offers us opportunities to reconnect with ourselves.
Parted Too Soon (widows under age 60)
The loss of a beloved spouse at any age is devastating. Losing your person when you are young brings countless challenges and unique forms of grief. Join us to be in community with other like-hearted grievers who are walking this path of young widowhood. We will explore themes such as caring for grieving children, the financial impacts after the loss of your spouse, and the spiritual and emotional processes of grief.
Mourning Walks in Nature
Join us for guided nature walks, where we will experience the healing power of nature and the gifts of connection to others as we walk through grief alongside you.
Therapists Who Write
Join us for a monthly writing session. Each session will be two hours. 90 minutes will be dedicated to writing, with an additional 30 minutes to check in and share how our writing process is going.
Grief Support Group Interest Form
“Grief is the solitary journey we cannot do alone.”