The Grieving Brain Book Club &

Support Group

Learn more about the neuroscience of grief while reading and discussing The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor.

During the course of this program, participants will engage in discussions and reflections that pair peer-support and education while reading The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor.

The intent is to help participants to better understand the role of the brain in the grieving process, gain a sense of community, and to determine new or different ways to support mental and emotional needs during grief. The goal isn’t simply to analyze O’Connor’s ideas—it’s to create a safe, compassionate space where people can recognize themselves and their grief, understand their grief reactions, and discover ways of living with loss.

You will be provided with a packet for some supplemental materials that can be helpful aids as we make our way through this book, together.

More Details

  • The Grieving Brain Book Club that will meet for 5 Sessions at a bi-weekly cadence for time to read and reflect between meetings.

    This is a “closed group” which means that participants will be the same each meeting.

    During each session we will discuss different themes and questions, specific to topics presented within each of the chapters that are assigned.

    After each session, you are invited to read the assigned chapters for the upcoming group. This packet includes prompts and space to make notes as you read each week. You will not be asked to turn in any of this packet, it is intended as a space to make notes and record any ideas, thoughts or feelings that come up for you while reading.

    You will be invited to share if you are interested, but are not required to share if it feels best to listen and learn.

    Group discussions may include, but are not limited to:

    • Connect — “What did this chapter bring up for you?”

    • Explore — “What idea surprised or challenged you?”

    • Apply — “Does this help you understand your own grief differently?”

    • Support — “What might you want to carry with you from this chapter?”

  • Cost: $65, includes all 5 sessions

    Please note that the registration cost does not include a copy of the book. You may find The Grieving Brain at your local library, on Amazon, or wherever you find your favorite books.

    If paying or registering for this group feels difficult right now, please contact us.

  • Next Group meets Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 17, Dec. 1, & 17

    4-5:30pm PT/ 5-6:30pm MT/ 6-7:30pm CT/ 7-8:30pm ET

    On Zoom

    Click Here to sign up.