Beneath the Boughs: An Online Grief-Tending Circle

The Willow cloaks herself around you, softly whispers "you are not alone". 

Beneath her boughs, she offers sanctuary — a place to breathe a little deeper, feel the knot untangle in your chest. 

"Feed me your tears", the River cries. "There's nothing I haven't seen fall from these skies".

This grief-tending circle is a space for all who carry grief —

personal, collective, recent, or long-held. No grief is too small or too vast to be welcomed here. Held with compassion and care, this circle invites us to shift the story that grief must be hidden or carried alone. Here, we honour it as something communal, sacred, and worthy of tending
 

During our two hours together, you will be invited into: 
🌿 Soft movement practices 
🌿 A guided visualisation to meet the Willow tree and the River 
🌿 Gentle reflection and communal sharing 
🌿 A small, simple ritual

These invitations are offered gently — you are welcome to engage as much or as little as feels right for you. 
 

For the comfort and safety of the group, I ask that cameras remain on throughout the call.If you need to step away briefly, this is fully welcomed. 

Please bring with you: 

🌿A leaf (could be Willow, a leaf found in your garden, or from your favourite plant) 
💧A small bowl of water (tap, ocean, spring - whatever is preferred) 
🕯️A candle and lighter 📝Pen and paper. You can bring a standard pen or coloured inks/pencils. This is for one of our reflective exercises. 

Please note this isn't a therapeutic circle and self-responsibility is important. You are invited to tune into your own needs & care for yourself throughout the session.  Be aware that others will be sharing the nature of their grief, too. Please take care of your tender heart and only bring what is ready to be met and shared. That said, what rises for you is real, and it will be held with tenderness & respect. 

The circle will begin at 10am, and end around 12pm. Please log into zoom 5 minutes in advance so we can begin on time. We recommend that you give yourself time and space after the circle to gently integrate back into your day. 

This is our first online community grief-tending circle. If well-received, it will become a regular offering.
 

For this circle to go ahead, a minimum of 3 participants is needed. The maximum spaces is for 8 people. When you're ready, I'll be waiting with open arms. I'll meet you beneath the boughs.

With love,

Willow x