The Original

Mindful Grief Circles

Welcome to Your Community

with people who get you, see you, understand you, support you.

The original program since 2014

““I felt really heard for the first time. I’ve been to many support groups but this is the first time it felt like I wasn’t being judged.”

““In the midst of my grief, I was held with grace, understanding and kindness. I could not recommend Yasemin enough.”

You don’t have to get over your grief.

You can learn to carry your grief with more peace, compassion, and support.

This isn’t about letting go.
It’s about holding on in a new way — with steadiness, breath, and community.

“I didn’t know I needed this until I was in it. It didn’t take the grief away, but it gave me room to breathe.”
— Participant

Grief doesn’t go away.
But how you carry it — and how it carries you — can shift.

These groups are here to help you:

  • Feel more grounded when everything feels too much

  • Be with others who truly understand — no fixing, no pressure

  • Build your capacity to meet waves of emotion with care

  • Find language, practices, and space for the parts that feel unspeakable

  • Connect with your grief, gently, without being overwhelmed by it

The Original Mindful Grief Circles

These groups began as the original Mindful Grief Circles — small, quiet spaces I created over a decade ago for people like you who are grieving and want something more than just “talking about it.”

Over time, they’ve evolved into something deeper and more structured — informed by:

  • Grief research from my Master’s and current doctoral work

  • Western and Eastern psychology

  • 12+ years of supporting thousands of grieving people

  • Personal experiences of profound loss

  • Certification in thanatology, mindfulness, end-of-life care, and compassion training

  • Volunteering in hospice and working across corporate, academic, and clinical-adjacent settings

What hasn’t changed is the intention:
A safe, sacred space where your grief is welcome exactly as it is.

This is not therapy. Not a course. Not a drop-in group.


This is a sanctuary for your grief.

“This helped me understand that I wasn’t broken. I was grieving. And grieving takes time, space, and gentleness.”
— Participant, Spouse Loss Group

Created by a grief and mindfulness expert with lived experience + grief-specific training
Guided, not peer-led — real structure and trauma-informed care
Rooted in evidence-based grief research, mindfulness, and compassion
Inclusive, non-judgmental, and spiritually neutral
Offers more than sharing: tools, space, insight, and presence

Program Fees & Payment Options

I understand that grief is a deeply personal experience, and the ability to access compassionate, professional support should never be a barrier to healing. That's why we've created flexible pricing options that reflect both the value of this healing work and a desire to ensure it is available to those who need it.

Mindful Grief Support Group: 6-Week Series

A professionally facilitated, mindfulness-based support group designed to help you process grief with presence, compassion, and connection. Each 90-minute session provides a safe space to learn, reflect, and share (if you choose). This group is grounded in mindfulness practices and gentle guidance, offering a community of support during your grief journey.

What's Included:

  • 6 weekly 90-minute group sessions via Zoom

  • Mindfulness-based practices to support your grief journey

  • Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises

  • Space for optional group sharing (or simply listening)

  • Resources and reflective prompts for deepening your process between sessions

Program Fee:

  • Standard Fee: $295

  • Sliding Scale: $245–$295
    (A limited number of sliding scale spots are available to ensure accessibility. Just mention “sliding scale” when you reach out — no further explanation needed.)

  • Benefactor Fee: $375
    (Supports someone in need by funding a partial scholarship for another participant. Your generosity helps ensure that others can access this healing space.)

HeartSpace: Expanded Support for Grief Healing

For those who feel they would benefit from more personalized, one-on-one guidance alongside the group experience, the HeartSpace option offers deeper support, along with additional healing tools. This option is designed to support your personal healing process beyond the group setting.

What's Included:

  • Everything in the Mindful Grief Support Group (6-week series)

  • One 30-minute 1:1 session with a grief counselor ($125 value)
    (This allows for personalized support and deeper guidance tailored to your grief experience.)

  • Digital Mindful Grief Guidebook ($25 value)
    (A resource with exercises, reflections, and strategies to support you through your grief.)

  • Meditations & Video Lessons Bundle ($92 value)
    – 8 guided grief meditations
    – “How to Meditate” instructional video
    – 4 educational video lessons on grief and mindfulness

HeartSpace Fee:

  • Standard Fee: $445

  • Sliding Scale for HeartSpace: $425–$445
    (Sliding scale spots are available — please reach out and mention “sliding scale” to inquire.)

  • Benefactor Fee for HeartSpace: $525
    (Your support at this level helps fund scholarships for others, making this healing support accessible to those in need.

Click the links below for the support circles to register and see you soon.

Upcoming Mindful Grief Support Groups

  • For Those Grieving a Spouse or Partner

    Start Date: Starts May 28, 2025
    Meets:Wednesdays 5:30 - 7 PM EST
    Duration: 6 weeks
    Location: Zoom (link shared upon registration)

    Reserve Your Seat

  • For Those Grieving One or Both Parents (Adult Children)

    Start Date: Starts May 27, 2025
    Meets:Tuesdays at 7 - 8:30 PM EST
    Duration: 6 weeks
    Location: Zoom (link shared upon registration)

    Reserve Your Seat

A Note About Fees

I know that grief can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed, and it’s natural to wish that support during this time could be free. But just as we pay for food, shelter, and other basic needs to take care of our physical well-being, it’s also essential to invest in our emotional and mental health. Grief support is no different — it requires time, expertise, and resources to provide the thoughtful care and guidance that each person deserves.

The fees for this group help ensure that I can continue to offer a safe, supportive space for your healing, while covering the costs associated with creating the program and providing the resources you need. Please know that I, too, am not independently wealthy and rely on these fees to support myself and my family, while also serving those in need in the way I believe is sacred and important. My goal is to offer compassionate, accessible support to as many people as possible, and these fees help make that possible.

If the full fee is difficult for you at this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I offer a sliding scale, and I’m more than happy to work with you to find a solution that feels right. If you’re able to contribute at the full price, I kindly ask that you consider supporting the scholarship fund, which helps others who may be facing financial challenges. And if this program doesn’t feel like the right fit for you right now, I hope you are able to find the support that best suits your needs.

Your healing is important, and I want to make sure you receive the care and attention you deserve during this difficult time.