Natalie,
Love how you called out about the restorative retelling format. Indeed we too in the PDX/Vancouver area know of the POMC/Parents of Murdered Children Group, however, since you called out nature based work, in case others in this general area may be interested there is also this resource not specific to murder, but to nature-based grief support model:
https://wildgrief.org/
Exploring grief in the natural world helps people heal.
At Wild Grief, we merge peer support with the healing power of nature. We've witnessed countless transformations as people engage with their grief in a natural setting alongside others on similar journeys. Simply walking together, being under the trees, and doing reflective activities leads to release, relief, and rootedness.
By offering free, outdoor experiences for teens, young adults, families, and all-ages groups, we help more people find a place where they can remember, process, and discover a path to healing.
We believe that:
- It's important to acknowledge death and engage with loss.
- Nature heals.
- Community connections are powerful.
- Grief support should be available to everyone.
- Healing is possible.
Wild Grief's Mission
We facilitate peer groups for children and adults who are grieving a death by creating the space for sharing, connection, and healing in nature.
Wild Grief's Vision
A vital, resilient, and connected community with a healthy response to death.
Wild Grief's Values
- Nature
- Connection
- Exploration
- Equity
- Integrity
- Compassion
Joelle Osterhaus, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW (she/her)
KPNW Hospice & Palliative Care Psychosocial Services Manager
NHPCO Bereavement Professionals Community Steering Committee, Chair
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." - Helen Keller
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Continuing Care Services 2701 NW Vaughn St., Ste. 140, Portland, OR 97210-5344
Cell Phone: (503) 312-0819
Main Office: (503) 499-5200
Fax: (503) 499-5535
Bereavement Program Sharepoint Site: https://sp-cloud.kp.org/sites/teams-nwreg-NWAmbulatoryCare/CCS/Hospice/SitePages/BS.aspx
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