{"product_id":"grief-cafe-with-lucretia-vandyke","title":"Grief Cafe with Lucretia VanDyke","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrief Cafe Series: Finding Grace in Grieving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacilitated by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lucretiavandyke.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lucretia VanDyke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author of “African American Herbalism”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Surrendering to your sorrow has the power to heal the deepest of wounds.” — Sobonfu Somé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrief 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this experience, participants will explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 The traditions of repast, levels of grief, and grief ceremonies from around the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Herbs and plant allies that support the emotional and physical symptoms of grief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What happens to the body during the grieving process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 How to create a holistic grief support plan for yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Why prioritizing joy and pleasure is an essential part of healing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Creating sacred botanical skincare rituals as part of self-care ceremonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is open to anyone navigating loss, transition, collective grief, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of healing in community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌺Herbal Mocktails and tea provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 minutes-2 hour event \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSliding Scale: $35–$75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Please reach out if financial assistance is needed.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome as you are. Leave supported, witnessed, and held in community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":44309761032291,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7515\/0179\/files\/BlackandWhiteIllustratedCafeOpeningHoursInstagramPost_1.png?v=1782924435","url":"https:\/\/redricebooks.com\/products\/grief-cafe-with-lucretia-vandyke","provider":"Red Rice Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}