Programming
At AAF, we offer:
- Community Circles
- Grief Counseling
- Gatherings & Events
- Workshops & Retreats
- Family Activities
Community Grief Circle
Dates: March 17, March 31, April 14
Time: 5:15–6:30pm 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, Mindful Grieving Facilitator
Sign Up Meeting Link6 Week Mindful Grieving Program
Coming Soon!
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.
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.
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