The Seattle Widows Grief Support Group can be helpful if:


  • you live in Seattle, are 55 years of age and over, and you have lost a spouse or partner within the last 18 months. 
  • since your partner or spouse died, you feel lost or unsure about how to keep going.  
  • you replay the last months, weeks, or days of your person's life, like a movie that won't turn off.
  • you grieve for the future you had planned together.
  • you feel unsure about if or how you will fill the space your partner left behind. 
  • You want to discover the 'me' after 'we.'
  • you worry that others are moving on with their lives, while the pain of your grief is still fresh.
  • you wonder if you're leaning too heavily on your adult children, friends or family.
  • you are seeking in-person support and connection with others who 'get it.'

The early days, weeks and months after a partner dies are akin to landing, alone, in a foreign country, the language of which we neither speak nor understand.  It's common for widows in the early stages of grief to feel lonely and isolated. 

Social support can be a conduit to our own, natural healing capabilities.  You deserve to be well-supported through your grief.  I hope you'll consider joining our community. 

Widows Grief Support Group FAQs


What is the Seattle Widows Grief Support Group?

The Seattle Widows Grief Support Group is a safe, supportive place to connect, in person, with other individuals, 55 and over, who have lost their partner or spouse within the last 18-24 months.  

When will the next Seattle Widows Grief Support Group meet?  

The next group will start in the Fall of 2025.  The start date will be contingent on having a minimum of five group members.

What day/time will the group meet? 

The group will meet on Fridays, from 10 - 11:30  AM.

How many sessions will there be? 

The group will meet for a total of 8 sessions.  

Where will the the Seattle Widows Grief Support Group meet?  

Group meetings take place in my office in Phinney Ridge (Seattle).  The address is 503 N. 50th Street. Please see the "Office Information" section of the Contact Page for helpful information about the building.

What is the cost to participate?  

The total cost to reserve a spot in the group is $600.00. This includes all 8 sessions and the phone intake. Fees are due one week prior to the start date of the group and cannot be prorated for missed sessions.  


Are there spots available in the next group?   

Yes. 

Is the group for women only?  

Yes.  

Is the group LGBTQ+ friendly?  

Yes.  Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome to join the group.

My partner and I weren't married.  Am I still eligible to join?   

Yes.  Your love and your grief are welcome here, regardless of your marital status.

What if I cannot attend all of the group meetings?  

Consistent attendance will help you get the most out of the group.  I ask that group members join only if they can attend at least 6 of the 8 meetings, preferably all of them.

Will I be charged for the phone intake if I decide not to join the group? 

There is no charge for the phone intake if you do not join the group.

How do I get on the waitlist for the next group? 

​I will begin scheduling phone intakes for the Fall group in late July 2025.  If you would like to be notified by email when the enrollment period opens, please email me and I will add your name to the mailing list. 

I respond to all group intake requests within one business day.