Grief touches every part of us, yet no two experiences of it are the same. Like a fingerprint, it is entirely our own. Finding ways to move with grief, rather than against it, often means exploring what helps us express, process, and integrate loss into our lives.

Join us for an intimate and interactive workshop with author Laing Rikkers, whose own grief journey began with the death of her sister. In the aftermath, she found an unexpected companion in creative writing, eventually leading to her book Morning Leaves. Through her story, Laing will share how poetry and time in nature became a pathway for navigating life after loss, offering moments of clarity, connection, and even beauty.

Together, we’ll explore how creativity can serve as a gentle outlet for grief. This experience includes guided discussion, quiet time in nature to reflect and notice what arises, and an opportunity to engage in your own writing or creative expression. We’ll close by gathering in community to share reflections on the experience of slowing down, turning inward, and tapping into creativity as a tool for grief. Sharing is always optional.

We’ll provide blank notebooks, pens, and markers, or you’re welcome to bring your own journal.

This is not about doing it “right.” It’s about discovering what feels true for you.
We hope to see you soon! @thedeathnetwork @morning_leaves_and_poetry

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