Navigating Grief Through the Holidays Support Group
| 6-Week Online Therapy Group |
Find comfort, connection, and support this holiday season.
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Led by: Lindsey Smith Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #146929
This group is ideal for those who want to:
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Feel less isolated in their grief
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Find comfort in shared experiences
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Develop coping strategies for holiday-related triggers
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Honor memories through meaningful rituals
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Approach the season with more confidence and self-compassion
Join the Next Session
​Start Date: December 11 2025
Schedule: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Telehealth (secure Zoom)
Cost: Private pay only – $125 per person, per session
Facilitator: Lindsey Smith, AMFT
Investment: $750 total
This group is divided into two payments of $375 to make participation more accessible.
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First payment due: November 18, 2025
Second payment due: December 2, 2025
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Payments secure your spot in the group and must be completed before sessions begin.
Week 1 – Welcome & Setting the Space
Theme: Creating safety, connection, and group norms
Explore what makes the holidays hard and set intentions for the group.
Key concepts: Grounding, trust-building, confidentiality, shared reflection
Week 4 – Coping Tools & Emotional Regulation
Theme: Managing emotional waves
Learn tools for self-soothing, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
Key concepts: Grounding techniques, mindfulness, coping plan
Week 2 – Understanding Grief During the Holidays
Theme: The many faces of grief
Recognize grief as a nonlinear process and identify your personal triggers.
Key concepts: Emotional awareness, holiday triggers, grief mapping
Week 5 – Connection and Support
Theme: Leaning on others and setting boundaries
Identify your support system and set healthy boundaries with family and friends.
Key concepts: Communication, boundary-setting, support mapping
​Week 3 – Honoring Memories & Traditions
Theme: Finding meaning and ways to remember
Balance old traditions with new ones and create a remembrance ritual.
Key concepts: Symbolic rituals, honoring memories, meaning-making
​Week 6 – Reflection & Moving Forward
​Theme: Closure and integration
Reflect on personal growth and carry forward what you’ve learned.
Key concepts: Gratitude, closure ritual, emotional resilience