Mindful Grieving

A Journey of Somatic Healing

For Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child

The loss of a child changes every part of who you are. It can feel unimaginable, isolating, and deeply disorienting, leaving you wondering how to move forward while carrying a love that never ends. Yet even in the midst of profound grief, there is an opportunity to gently tend to your heart, listen to the wisdom of your body, and discover a way to live alongside your loss with greater compassion and presence.

The Mindful Grieving Program offers a 6-month guided journey of healing where you can connect with other parents who understand the loss of a child while exploring grief through mindfulness, movement, and community support. Each session is designed to hold space for your experience, providing tools that help bring ease, presence, and healing.

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This program offers a guided journey through the grief of losing a child—combining self-inquiry, somatic practices, community sharing and the sacred practice of yoga. Within an intimate and supportive community of bereaved parents, you’ll have space to explore the emotions, questions, and profound shifts that arise after child loss.

The loss of a child reshapes every part of life and identity. It is a deeply personal and spiritual journey that can awaken new questions about meaning, purpose, and how to carry love forward. This series is designed to support you as you navigate that terrain, helping you reconnect with yourself, discover new sources of meaning, and grow—not in spite of your grief, but through it.

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A Space to Breathe, Feel, and Heal

Healing happens in community, in movement, in breath, and in presence.

Through this program, you will:

Practice somatic (body-based) techniques to support emotional processing
Engage in yoga, breathwork, and meditation to bring ease and clarity
Connect with a supportive community of parents that understands your journey
Discover tools to navigate grief with greater resilience and self-compassion
Find a space where your emotions are honored, and healing unfolds naturally

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Mindful Grieving 6-Month Program

Facilitator: Wendy Black Stern

Dates: Wednesdays beginning September 16th, 2026
Time: 5 - 7pm MST
Where: Virtual via Zoom

Pay in Full: $1799
Payment Plan: $315/month for 6 months

Space is limited to 10 participants and will be on a first-come basis. This program is open to both individuals and couples. Whether you attend on your own or alongside your partner, you will be warmly welcomed and supported.

Limited scholarships available upon request.

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MEET YOUR GUIDE

Wendy Black Stern

Wendy is the heart and soul behind the Center for Somatic Grieving, where her mission is to support individuals through the transformative process of grief. Her journey into this profound work began with a personal tragedy—the loss of her son Noah—which led her to a path of self-discovery and a deepened commitment to helping others.

With over 25 years of experience as a yoga student and teacher, Wendy's expertise lies in integrating yoga with grief support. She is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and instructor, with additional qualifications in yoga teacher training and Reiki.

Wendy's approach combines personal reflection, group sharing, and a grief-focused, somatic curriculum to guide others in their healing journeys.

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Each Week Includes:

A Theme and Dharma Talk for Guidance
Guided Meditation
Journaling / Drawing
Mindful Group Sharing
Yoga / Somatic Movement
Relaxation / Integration

Monthly Themes Include:

Grieving in Community
Presence & Body Awareness
Self-Love & Acceptance
Grief as a Teacher
Evolution of Identity Through Loss
Embracing Change

Hear from past participants.

"This journey, in so profoundly holding me, taught me to hold myself."

It gave me 9 months to practice what you were modeling in the safety of your mentorship and the group until it had become a blueprint within me.
I don't know anyone today who would not benefit from learning this level of self containment, especially in such a cultivated, safe, consistent, practice-infused environment.
I think the beauty of this program, this practice, is that it will meet you where you are and steward you gently and powerfully to where your spirit within your earthly form is ready to go. I would say, come as you are. Do not push; simply allow, if and when you feel called. The process itself will rise to meet you.
— Juliebeth, Program Participant
"This program is essential for everyone."

We lose a lot of things throughout our lives and this allows us to finally be okay with feelings and thoughts that we may have suppressed. This program isn’t only for physically moving our bodies but moving our emotions in a way that ignites self-love and growth.
— Katie, Program Participant
"Wendy is such a great support to have."

She is open, listens intently and offers beautiful feedback and words of wisdom. I feel very grateful that I was put in touch with her and the Center for Somatic Grieving.
— Elizabeth, Program Participant
"Wendy is compassionate, vulnerable and encouraging. "

She shared how we can allow our emotions and grief to teach and guide us through this difficult time in life. I believe that anyone at any stage of their grief journey can benefit from this work.
— Tara, Program Participant
"Wendy creates a safe container that weaves participants together to create a supportive community."

We were able to express ourselves and shift our feelings of grief through meditation, movement, personal growth work and sharing.

— Program Participant

This Experience Is for You If:

You are navigating the unimaginable loss of your child and long for a space where your grief is truly understood.
You feel overwhelmed, numb, or isolated and are seeking compassionate tools to help you move through the intensity of child loss.
You are open to mindfulness, yoga, or somatic practices as a way to tend to your grieving body, heart, and spirit.
You long to connect with other bereaved parents who understand the lifelong journey of loving and grieving a child.
You are ready to explore how to carry your child's love forward while discovering new meaning, purpose, and connection in your life.

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Dates:Wednesdays, beginning September 16th, 2026
Time: 12 pm to 2pm MST
Where: Virtual via Zoom

Pay in Full: $1799
Payment Plan: $315/month for 6 months

This is an invitation to move through grief with tenderness, to listen deeply to your own heart, and to heal in the presence of others who walk a similar path.

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