Programming
At AAF, we offer:
- Community Circles
- Grief Counseling
- Gatherings & Events
- Workshops & Retreats
- Family Activities
Community Grief Circle
Dates: July 3 and July 17
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm PT
Cost: Donation based ($15 suggested)
Where: Virtual (Meeting ID: 834 5853 5595 Passcode: love), sign up below
This drop-in group is open to anyone experiencing grief, ages 18+.
Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or an identity, grief can be an isolating and overwhelming process. Our grief circles offer an opportunity to connect with others and grieve in a communal, safe, and nonjudgmental setting. Our facilitators are trained in Mindful Grieving Practices, a somatic and embodied approach to healing.
Program Includes
- A small intimate container
- Guided mindful meditation
- A short journaling opportunity
- Sacred Share Circle
- Integration meditation to ground us and close our container
Facilitated by Elena Parthemer, Certified Mindful Grieving Facilitator
Sign Up Meeting Link6 Week Mindful Grieving Program
Dates: Fridays from September 11 - October 16
Time: 12:00-2:00pm PT
Cost: $300.00
Where: Virtual
This program is open to anyone experiencing grief, ages 18+.
The Mindful Grieving 6-Week Program is a powerful introduction to the essential components of this somatic-based approach to grieving in the collective. The program offers an intimate, safe container for emotions to be felt, expressed, shared, and healed.
Program Includes
- Guided Meditation
- Journaling
- Mindful Group Sharing
- Yoga / Movement
- Relaxation / Integration
Themes Explored
- Creating a Safe Container to Grieve In
- Presence & Body Awareness
- Self Love & Acceptance
- Grief as a Teacher
- Evolution of Identity Through Grief
- The Process of Change
Inquire for more details. Facilitated by Stephanie Bossy, LMFT & Certified Mindful Grieving Facilitator 200YTT and Elena Parthemer, Certified Mindful Grieving Facilitator
Sign UpLooking Ahead: Retreats & Offerings
- Hands-on Activities: knitting, crocheting, gardening
- Group Therapy: Community Grief Circles
- Individual Therapy: one-on-one talk therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Outdoor Activities: hiking, connecting with nature
We envision offering diverse ways to support the grieving process—whether that’s connecting with others in a circle, moving your body in nature, or simply using your hands to create. Stay tuned for updates as these ideas come to life.
Elena Parthemer
Certified Mindful Grieving Facilitator
Elena is a teacher, math explorer, movement artist, mindfulness and somatics guide, world traveler, and lifelong learner. At the heart of Elena’s evolving work is a deep passion for supporting people through all stages and experiences of life—whether navigating birth, learning, loss, or other forms of transformation. Elena holds space to connect more fully with body, emotions, mind, and inner wisdom, with a focus on the power of practicing presence. Elena is so grateful to contribute to the meaningful initiatives of Asher’s Angel Foundation and currently supports the facilitation of community grief circles.
