Grief Stories Facilitator Training
Fall 2025
At The Grief Well we believe that everyone has the innate capacity to hold space for others. Our Grief Stories Facilitator Training is a slow and embodied six-month journey designed to help you cultivate the skills to create a solid container for others to connect with their grief. Through a deep exploration of the narratives we hold about loss, you'll learn how to invite others to deepen their kinship with grief and create opportunities for grief to be witnessed.
A deepened kinship with grief through your own exploration of loss supported by Grief Stories Kinship Journal
Exploring personal ritual practices to support you to feel grounded and connected to your heart
Tips on hosting Grief Stories gatherings online and in person
Guidance on how to create a supportive container for people to share
Guidance on how to facilitate group conversations around grief
Embodiment practices to support your well being before, during, and after holding space for others
Support with creating a personalized 8 week syllabus for grief gatherings inspired by Grief Stories 8 weeks of gathering
Access to additional grief resources
Guidance on how to hold stand along grief circles
Increased grief competency, which is very different than grief literacy, through exploring your own losses, this will allow you to serve with your wounds, not from them.
We want this offering to be barrier-free. If you feel called to join, but the tuition is holding you back, please get in touch. You can reach us at hello@thegriefwell.ca
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“I recently completed the Grief Stories Facilitator Training and it was truly an incredible experience. The program was well-organized, informative, and engaging. The facilitators, Tracy and Willow were knowledgeable and supportive, creating a safe and welcoming space for sharing and learning. Throughout the training, I felt empowered to explore my own experiences with grief and learn valuable tools for supporting others in their grief journey. The content was insightful and thought-provoking, and I left feeling equipped and inspired to make a positive impact in my community. I highly recommend the Grief Stories Facilitator Training to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of grief and provide meaningful support to those who are grieving. Thank you to the facilitators for a truly transformative experience. ”
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“As a facilitator with two decades of experience in 1:1 and group training, I can confidently say that this program has profoundly transformed me. The insights and growth I experienced during the training were truly eye-opening, leaving a lasting impact on both my personal journey through grief and my role as a teacher and facilitator. From the moment I stepped into the first day, I was not only engaged but also fulfilled in ways I never anticipated. If you're looking to deepen your own understanding of grief or to better support others in their journeys, I wholeheartedly recommend the Grief Well Training. It’s a life-changing experience that cracked my heart open!”
“The Grief Stories Facilitator Training Course is not a one off or upon completion leave you with the sense of having learned all you need to know. This is but an introduction to a journey whereby you are given an opportunity to learn a whole new skill set when it comes to listening and empathizing. This course like few I have taken leaves you with the desire to put into practice all that you will have learned to, to start your journey as a Grief Stories Facilitator. ”
“I recently completed the Grief Stories Facilitator Training and it was truly an incredible experience. The program was well-organized, informative, and engaging. The facilitators, Tracy and Willow were knowledgeable and supportive, creating a safe and welcoming space for sharing and learning. Throughout the training, I felt empowered to explore my own experiences with grief and learn valuable tools for supporting others in their grief journey. The content was insightful and thought-provoking, and I left feeling equipped and inspired to make a positive impact in my community. I highly recommend the Grief Stories Facilitator Training to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of grief and provide meaningful support to those who are grieving. Thank you to the facilitators for a truly transformative experience. ”
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“As a facilitator with two decades of experience in 1:1 and group training, I can confidently say that this program has profoundly transformed me. The insights and growth I experienced during the training were truly eye-opening, leaving a lasting impact on both my personal journey through grief and my role as a teacher and facilitator. From the moment I stepped into the first day, I was not only engaged but also fulfilled in ways I never anticipated. If you're looking to deepen your own understanding of grief or to better support others in their journeys, I wholeheartedly recommend the Grief Well Training. It’s a life-changing experience that cracked my heart open!”
“The Grief Stories Facilitator Training Course is not a one off or upon completion leave you with the sense of having learned all you need to know. This is but an introduction to a journey whereby you are given an opportunity to learn a whole new skill set when it comes to listening and empathizing. This course like few I have taken leaves you with the desire to put into practice all that you will have learned to, to start your journey as a Grief Stories Facilitator. ”
The Grief Stories guided study is supported by Grief Stories Kinship Journal. Grief Stories Kinship journal acknowledges that grief affects us physically, cognitively, socially, and spiritually. To support this notion, this journal includes poetry, quotes, kinship practices, grief rituals, herbal supports, and writing prompts. There is ample space for reflections and expression of the experience of loss.