Grief Cafe with Lucretia VanDyke
Grief Cafe Series: Finding Grace in Grieving
Facilitated by Lucretia VanDyke author of “African American Herbalism”
“Surrendering to your sorrow has the power to heal the deepest of wounds.” — Sobonfu Somé
Grief is a multilayered journey—one that touches the body, spirit, and heart. In times when the world feels heavy and uncertain, community becomes medicine. This gathering is an invitation to come together in sacred space for reflection, healing, connection, and release.
Join us for an intimate Grief Ceremony where we will gently move through the grieving process using plant spirit meditation, breathwork, intentional conversation, art, and embodied practices designed to nourish and support us through sorrow. Together, we will honor grief not as something to “fix,” but as a sacred process that deserves care, witnessing, and compassion.
During this experience, participants will explore:
🌿 The traditions of repast, levels of grief, and grief ceremonies from around the world
🌿 Herbs and plant allies that support the emotional and physical symptoms of grief
🌿 What happens to the body during the grieving process
🌿 How to create a holistic grief support plan for yourself
🌿 Why prioritizing joy and pleasure is an essential part of healing
🌿 Creating sacred botanical skincare rituals as part of self-care ceremonies
This is open to anyone navigating loss, transition, collective grief, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of healing in community.
🌺Herbal Mocktails and tea provided
90 minutes-2 hour event
Sliding Scale: $35–$75
(Please reach out if financial assistance is needed.)
Come as you are. Leave supported, witnessed, and held in community.
