03/11/2026
A Compassionate Weekend of Movement, Music & Meaning ~
I am creating and facilitating this retreat. The "imposter syndrome" which is alive and well within, sometimes wonders, why am I qualified to lead anyone through grief?
I believe experience is a teacher. Having experienced multiple losses and recognizing the lack of support I received lead me to look for something more.
I have had numerous experiences with loss beginning at a young age. I lost my big brother and best friend at 9 years old. My maternal grandmother died by su***de when I was 9 as well.
I've lost both of my parents, other beloved family and friends, numerous pets. My 40 year marriage ended six years ago and so on.
While, I have experience with loss, I am only an expert in my own grief. To anyone who considers joining me in the pursuit of grief support, I hope you will think of me as a fellow traveler—a compassionate companion who has spent many years studying practices that may be supportive to others walking through grief.
Through my training—courses, workshops, and the wisdom of many authors and teachers who focus on grief—I’ve come to deeply appreciate that *there is no right or wrong way to grieve.
No professionally developed model can perfectly capture a person's individual experience. Each of us moves through loss in our own way, and there is no expectation that grief will be “resolved” or “healed” within any particular timeline. Perhaps, instead, the intention is to gently integrate our losses into the life that continues to unfold.
No matter how long ago your loss occurred, and no matter the nature of that loss, please know that you are welcome at my upcoming women's retreat.
Throughout the weekend there will be opportunities to share what's on your heart and mind within a safe and supportive container. At the same time, there is absolutely no requirement to speak or share. Your quiet presence and compassionate witnessing are equally valued.
With trauma-awareness, we will gently move our bodies.
We will explore music and nature as healing modalities.
I'll share self-compassion and mindfulness practices that can support you through any struggles, grief-related or otherwise.
You do not need to prepare anything for our time together. If you wish, you might simply notice or write down a few recurring thoughts, feelings, or questions that have been present for you.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Leanne
We'll explore resources and practices that can help support and move grief through your physical, energetic, and emotional bodies, with no expectations or pressure to "overcome"
