Healing Grief in the Sand

Grief is often difficult to put into words. The Wendt Center is offering an experiential psychotherapy group that uses sandtray therapy, creative expression, and supportive group connection to help adults process death-related grief.

Using sand, figures/objects, and symbolic imagery, participants explore emotions, memories, relationships, and experiences connected to loss in a safe and compassionate environment.

No artistic experience is needed.

Information and how to register are below.

What to expect

Each 90-minute seession includes:

Guided sandtray activities
Brief grief-focused psychoeducation
Reflection and optional sharing
Group support and discussion
Grounding and closing exercises

Topics may include:

Understanding Grief

Attachment and loss

Identity changes after loss

Complicated emotions

Memory and meaning-making

Hope, resilience, and connection

Who may benefit

This group may be helpful for adults who:

Are grieving the death of someone important
Feels overwhelmed, stuck, or isolated in grief
Have difficulty expressing emotions verbally
Are interested in creative or experiential therapy approaches
Would benefit from support and connection with others

Both recent and longstanding grief experiences are welcome.

Group Details

Date: Wednesdays, September 16-November 4th, 2026

Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Location: Wendt Center Office (near the Van Ness Metro station)

Duration: 8 weeks

Facilitator: Tracie Doherty, LICSW

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