Brad McMasters, Grief Educator & Coach

Journey Forward

In-Person & Online

The Journey Foward grief group support benefits those grieving a death by providing community, understanding, and shared coping strategies, which reduce isolation and foster emotional healing.

8 participants
12 sessions
90-minute sessions

What group support looks like:

Uses the text, “Understanding Your Grief” and the accompanying journal by Dr. Alan Wolfelt – supplies are provided at no charge.

Each session will begin with a very brief emotional self-awareness check-in and a grounding exercise, such as a breathing or body scan. We will then explore one of Dr. Wolfelt’s touchstones of grief through a short educational segment, leaving plenty of time for open sharing and discussion.

The group is limited to 8 participants and will be closed to new members after the first session or once full. The group is free to attend.

Participants will be invited to participate in some reflection exercises between sessions such as journaling or filling out a worksheet, but it isn’t expected.

Is this group right for you?

Group support isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who are ready and willing to communicate and share in a healthy way that benefits both themselves and others. To ensure this group is the right fit, a no-cost 60-minute Compatibility Call will be offered to help both the facilitator and potential attendees determine if this grief group is appropriate for them at this time.

Upcoming Groups:

Begins Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:00-7:30pm.

October 2025 – Currently closed to new members.

To learn more or to set up a Compatability Call, contact Brad.

After the Unthinkable

In-Person & Online

After the Unthinkable is a compassionate, supportive space for adults grieving the death of a loved one to suicide. This kind of loss carries unique layers of shock, trauma, questions, and isolation.

Number of attendees may vary
11-session series
75-minute sessions

The group is on a drop-in basis but consistency is strongly encouraged, as returning regularly helps build trust, continuity, and deeper support within the group.
Uses the text, “Understanding Your Suicide Grief” and the accompanying journal by Dr. Alan Wolfelt – supplies are provided at no charge.

What group support looks like:

The group is specifically for adults grieving a loss by suicide. It is an 11-session series, with a planned break between each series before it begins again. When a new series resumes, you are welcome to continue attending, whether you have participated before or are joining for the first time.

The latter 10 sessions explore one of the Ten Essential Touchstones of Grief. You will be invited to participate in reflection exercises between sessions such as journaling or filling out a worksheet, but it isn’t expected.

Is this group right for you?

Group support isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who are ready and willing to communicate and share in a healthy way that benefits both themselves and others. To ensure this group is the right fit, a no-cost 60-minute Compatibility Call will be offered to help both the facilitator and potential attendees determine if this grief group is appropriate for them at this time.

Upcoming Groups:

Begins Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6:00-7:15pm

November 2025 – Currently in session. New members may join after a Compatability Call.

To learn more or to set up a Compatability Call, contact Brad.

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Senior Spouse/Partner Loss

In-Person -(May be facilitated off-site)

The Journey Forward Senior grief support group is designed for seniors grieving the loss of a spouse or life partner. The group offers a compassionate community of peers who understand the unique challenges of this loss, providing shared experiences, emotional support, and practical coping strategies. By reducing loneliness and fostering connection, the group supports healing, adjustment, and hope in this new stage of life.

8 participants
10 sessions
75-minute sessions

What group support looks like:

Uses the text, “Understanding Your Grief” and the accompanying journal by Dr. Alan Wolfelt – supplies are provided at no charge.

Each session will begin with a very brief emotional self-awareness check-in and a grounding exercise, such as a breathing or body scan. We will then explore one of Dr. Wolfelt’s touchstones of grief through a short educational segment, leaving plenty of time for open sharing and discussion.

The group is limited to 8 participants and will be closed to new members after the first session or once full. The group is free to attend.

Participants will be invited to participate in some reflection exercises between sessions such as journaling or filling out a worksheet, but it isn’t expected.

Is this group right for you?

Group support isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who are ready and willing to communicate and share in a healthy way that benefits both themselves and others. To ensure this group is the right fit, a no-cost 60-minute Compatibility Call will be offered to help both the facilitator and potential attendees determine if this grief group is appropriate for them at this time.

Upcoming Groups:

TBD

To learn more or to set up a Compatability Call, contact Brad.