Invictus by Genna - Grief & Loss Services

03/31/2026

I keep coming back to this question:
What if divorce didn’t have to mean hate?

We’re so used to seeing breakups framed as betrayal, anger, or something to “win.” But sometimes… it’s grief. It’s the loss of a future you thought you’d have. And more. So much more. Ava that's what can foster healing.

In my new blog post, I wrote about this through the lens of Scrubs (and one really powerful moment that stuck with me). thank you for these honest depictions of grief and vulnerability from a grief professional.

If you’ve ever grieved a relationship—this one might resonate.

👉 https://www.invictusbygenna.com/post/divorce-what-if-it-didn-t-mean-hate

03/27/2026

Honored to spend time in conversation with valued colleagues through the Conscious Grieving Professionals Network today.

As a proud member of the CGPN, I continue to be inspired by the depth of insight, compassion, and shared commitment to improving grief literacy and end-of-life care.

It was especially meaningful to spend time with Claire Bidwell Smith and fellow colleagues, and to learn from—and be in community with—Darnell Lamont Walker, whose work as a death doula and author continues to shape important conversations in this field.

Spaces like this matter. They create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, continued learning, and connection among those dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating loss.

I am deeply grateful for the community within this network—one I truly value and cherish. Being in conversation with others who show up with presence, integrity, and humanity is both grounding and energizing.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this work and this community.








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03/26/2026

I was so happy to spend time with a dear colleague in learning and community today. 🤍 The true wonders of virtual meetings - she connected with us all the way from Portugal!

Charlene Lam shared the Curating Grief® approach—a gentler, more intentional way of navigating belongings, memory, and meaning after loss. Her work continues to offer such a thoughtful reframe for something so many grievers quietly struggle with.

Grateful for spaces like this where we can keep learning, connecting, and showing up with more care. You are a true light in this world, my friend. 💕 Curators unite! ☺️

03/22/2026

03/14/2026

In my new  blog post, I explore what happens when a friend group ends. We often overlook the grief that comes when friend groups dissolve.

Not because of conflict—but because life simply moves on or transitions into a new chapter or phase...the natural ebbs and flows of human connection.

A scene from the sitcom The Good Place captures something powerful: when the “us” that shaped our identity begins to dissolve, our reactions can look irrational… but they’re often grief.

⚓ Read here:
https://www.invictusbygenna.com/post/when-friend-groups-break-up-the-good-place

03/12/2026

On National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, I want to recognize the funeral directors I have the privilege of working alongside.

In my work, I see firsthand how many funeral professionals go far beyond arranging services. They partner in community outreach, help host remembrance events, support grief education, and create spaces where families can continue to gather, remember, and heal.

It is an honor to collaborate with professionals who care so deeply about the communities they serve. Thank you for the meaningful work you do every day.

03/07/2026

I’m excited to announce a new offering through : Weathering the Work Storm — a Workplace Grief Peer Support Group.

Work can shape our identity, purpose, and sense of belonging. When something difficult happens at work—layoffs, betrayal, trauma, or leaving a meaningful career—the grief can run deeper than many people expect. Yet these experiences are rarely talked about.

This virtual peer support group is open to people from any industry who are navigating grief connected to their workplace or career. Together we create space to reflect, share, and process these experiences in a welcoming peer environment.

🗓 Begins April 9
💻 Virtual group
💲 Sliding scale cost - inquire for details

Registration link coming soon.
If you'd like to join the waitlist, email:
📧 invictusbygenna@outlook.com

Please share with others who may be interested.

03/06/2026

In my new blog post, I answer the simple question that I am often asked by clients and support group participants: “What books on grief do you recommend?”

It made me realize how often people are searching for trustworthy, thoughtful resources when they’re navigating loss. At Invictus by Genna, I try to share tools, insights, and resources that help people better understand grief and support one another through it.

So I put together a list of some of the core grief books I frequently recommend—books that explore the science of grief, the emotional landscape of loss, and practical ways to understand what we’re experiencing. Including renowned experts in the field and some of my mentors and colleagues...
and more!

If you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply want to deepen your understanding of loss, these are powerful places to start.

Read the full list and blog post here:
https://www.invictusbygenna.com/post/core-books-on-grief

03/05/2026

*NEW SUPPORT GROUP - Starting April 2*
Grief after a substance-related death can carry layers that are often unseen — love, anger, confusion, relief, guilt, unanswered questions, and deep longing. You do not have to carry it alone.

I am facilitating a new group for : Substance Loss Grief Support Group, a welcoming space for who have experienced a death where substance use was part of the story. This group offers connection, education about grief, and the opportunity to be in community with others who understand the unique terrain of this kind of loss.
Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you are welcome here.

🕯 Begins April 2, 2026
🗓 1st Thursday of each month
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Daniels Family Funerals – Alameda Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM
You are welcome and encouraged to register or simply drop in.

Register: https://heartlightcenter.org/events/substance-loss-inperson-newmexico-apr2026/