The Seattle Young Widows Grief Support Group can be helpful if:
- you live in Seattle, are under 55 years of age, and you have lost a spouse or partner within the last 18-24 months.
- you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of a future without your partner or spouse in it.
- you are struggling to manage the roles or tasks you once shared with your significant other (parenting, caring for aging parents, earning an income, household responsibilities, etc.).
- you notice that, since your spouse or partner died, relationships that once felt safe and familiar don't seem to 'fit' anymore.
- you feel like few people, if any, really understand the magnitude of your loss.
- you worry that others are moving on with their lives, while the pain of your grief is still fresh.
- you feel lonely or alienated around people whose spouses or partners are still living.
- you long for in-person support and connection with other young widows who understand the uniqueness of this new chapter in your life story.
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. To make matters more complicated, many of our peers don't seem to speak that language either. Hence, it's common for young 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.
Young Widows Grief Support Group FAQs
What is the Young Widows Grief Support Group?
The Young Widows Grief Support Group is a safe, supportive place to connect, in person, with other individuals (aged 55 and under) and who have lost their partner or spouse within the last 18 months.
When (start date, day/time) will the next Seattle Widows Grief group start?
The group will meet Wednesdays, from 4-5:30 PM on the following dates:
April 23rd
April 30th
May 7th
May 14th
May 28th
June 4th
June 11th
June 18th
How many times will the group meet?
The Seattle Young Widows Support Group will meet for a total of 8 sessions.
Where will the the Seattle Young 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 my Contact Page for helpful information about the building.
Are there spots available in the next group? Yes. The group needs one additional member to enroll in order to start on time. If we do not have a minimum of four confirmed members by April 2, 2025, the start date will be postponed to mid-September, after Seattle Public Schools is back in session. If you are thinking about joining, please get in touch as soon as possible to schedule an intake (via the form below).
Is the group for women only? Yes.
Is the group welcoming of LGBTQ+ women? Yes.
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 is the cost to participate?
The total cost to participate in the group is $600.00. This fee includes all 8 sessions and the phone intake.
Members who express interest in joining the group will be asked for a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold their spot in the group.
The remainder of the fee will be due in two installments of $250. The first installment will be due prior to the first group meeting. The second installment will be due after the fourth meeting. Please note that group fees cannot be prorated for missed sessions.
If the payment schedule above presents a financial challenge for you, feel free to inquire about the possibility of a payment plan.
How do I join the waitlist for the next group?
If you can commit to attending a minimum of 6 of the 8 scheduled meetings and you would like to join the next group, please fill out the form below. I will be in touch to schedule the phone intake.
Will I be charged for the phone intake if I decide not to join the group?
If you do not wish to join the group, there will be no charge for the intake.
Do you offer any other community-building opportunities for younger widows, outside of the support group model?
Yes! Check out The Seattle Young Widows Club. I hope you'll consider joining the club!
The Young Widows Grief Support Group is a safe, supportive place to connect, in person, with other individuals (aged 55 and under) and who have lost their partner or spouse within the last 18 months.
When (start date, day/time) will the next Seattle Widows Grief group start?
The group will meet Wednesdays, from 4-5:30 PM on the following dates:
April 23rd
April 30th
May 7th
May 14th
May 28th
June 4th
June 11th
June 18th
How many times will the group meet?
The Seattle Young Widows Support Group will meet for a total of 8 sessions.
Where will the the Seattle Young 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 my Contact Page for helpful information about the building.
Are there spots available in the next group? Yes. The group needs one additional member to enroll in order to start on time. If we do not have a minimum of four confirmed members by April 2, 2025, the start date will be postponed to mid-September, after Seattle Public Schools is back in session. If you are thinking about joining, please get in touch as soon as possible to schedule an intake (via the form below).
Is the group for women only? Yes.
Is the group welcoming of LGBTQ+ women? Yes.
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 is the cost to participate?
The total cost to participate in the group is $600.00. This fee includes all 8 sessions and the phone intake.
Members who express interest in joining the group will be asked for a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold their spot in the group.
The remainder of the fee will be due in two installments of $250. The first installment will be due prior to the first group meeting. The second installment will be due after the fourth meeting. Please note that group fees cannot be prorated for missed sessions.
If the payment schedule above presents a financial challenge for you, feel free to inquire about the possibility of a payment plan.
How do I join the waitlist for the next group?
If you can commit to attending a minimum of 6 of the 8 scheduled meetings and you would like to join the next group, please fill out the form below. I will be in touch to schedule the phone intake.
Will I be charged for the phone intake if I decide not to join the group?
If you do not wish to join the group, there will be no charge for the intake.
Do you offer any other community-building opportunities for younger widows, outside of the support group model?
Yes! Check out The Seattle Young Widows Club. I hope you'll consider joining the club!
I respond to all intake inquiries promptly, usually within a few hours, and no later than one business day.
HoursM-TH: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
By Appointment Only |
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Address503 N. 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98103 |
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