Programming

At AAF, we offer:

  • Community Circles
  • Grief Counseling
  • Gatherings & Events
  • Workshops & Retreats
  • Family Activities
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Community Grief Circle

Dates: February 4, February 18, March 4

Time: 5:00–6:15pm PT

Cost: Donation based ($15 suggested)

Where: Virtual, 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 Stephanie Bossy, LMFT & Mindful Grieving Facilitator 200YTT

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6 Week Mindful Grieving Program

Dates: Fridays (3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24)

Time: 10:00am–12:00pm PT

Cost: $300

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 & Mindful Grieving Facilitator 200YTT.

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Looking 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.

Stephanie Bossy, MA, MFA, LMFT

Individual Therapist and Grief Circle Facilitator

Stephanie holds an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology, an MFA in Creative Writing, and a 200-hour Yoga teacher training certificate. She is a certified Mindful Grieving Facilitator. She brings a background in holistic healing practices through her work as a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She is the owner of Bossy Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.

Stephanie believes in a holistic approach to the healing arts. Her work is informed by Gestalt, transpersonal, and somatic psychology. Stephanie is a biracial, able-bodied, queer cis-gendered woman from a lower middle class background. Learn more about Stephanie's work here.

Stephanie Bossy Therapy