From Loss to Love: Exploring Grief, Reclaiming Wholeness

Loss is an inevitable experience in every human life – the greater the love, the greater the loss. How we navigate the natural arising of grief shapes our life ahead of us: how we care for ourselves, how we connect to others, and whether we find our way back to our inherent joy of living.

The grief that we experience in life may be the result of bereavement. It may also arise as a response to ‘everyday’ heartbreak: a relationship ending, the loss of a job or status, of youth or health, the loss of freedom that comes with parenthood, the loss of hopes and dreams, the sorrow that may arise seeing all the suffering in the world.

Grief is a journey. It calls on our courage to allow grief to deepen us and our sorrow to transform into compassion.

When we express our grief together with others, a precious intimacy can grow which will help us mourn and heal. Through heartfelt sharing, through reflection and writing, through movement and ritual, we will create a safe and nurturing space to honour our losses and reconnect with our capacity for love and gratitude.

In this workshop, we will explore how to embrace grief not as something to fix or avoid, but as a sacred gateway to connection and wholehearted living.

Practicalities:

Dates: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October
Times: Arrive from 9.30 for a 10.00am start. We’ll finish each day at 5.00pm
Venue: Violet Hill Studios, St John’s Wood, London SW8
Led by: Supervising Hoffman Facilitator Ruth Martin
Cost: £550 / £500 Early Bird if booked before XXX

Please note:

• This event is open to Hoffman graduates; you are welcome to attend on your own or with others who are also Hoffman graduates.
• The workshop is not residential, and a requires a commitment to attend both days (it’s not possible just to book one day as a standalone).
• There will be scheduled breaks and a longer break for lunch. Drinks and snacks will be available, however a midday meal is not provided. You’re welcome to bring along a packed lunch, or there are shops/cafés within a short distance of the venue.
• All participants will be required to complete a short pre-course questionnaire, which will be emailed out in advance of the workshop. Please make sure you complete and return this by the deadline specified.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is important in this workshop so that all participants feel safe to be fully self-expressed and (if desired), to share their experiences. By registering for this workshop, you agree to not discuss any other participant’s experience or anything that another person shares in a way in which that participant can in any way be identified.

Cancellation

If you would like any further information or help with registration and booking, you can contact the office by email or by telephone on (+44)1903 889 990