Grief processing group for adults navigating parental mental illness or neurodegenerative disease
Turning Toward Ambiguous Loss
Unseen Grief: Holding Space for Emotional Absence
Many people grieve a parent who is still alive— living with addiction, active psychosis, or neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or dementia. This 8-week therapy group offers a place to name and honor that unseen grief.
When Someone Is Still Here, But No Longer Present
In this group, we’ll explore:
Ambiguous grief and the ache of emotional absence
The pain of ongoing disconnection
The body’s inheritance of shame, longing, and unresolved anger
Somatic tools for boundary repair and nervous system regulation
Grief rituals to honor your experience—even in the absence of closure
This group may be right for you if you’re:
Estranged from a living parent
Caring for or grieving a parent with addiction, mental illness, Alzheimer’s, or dementia
The adult child of a parent who is emotionally inconsistent, unavailable, or unable to attune
Caught between hope, resentment, loyalty, and grief
What makes this group different:
Therapist-led for deep emotional processing and somatic integration
Small and intimate — limited to just 4–5 participants
Carefully curated to ensure strong clinical fit among members
Screening call to explore if this group is the right fit for you
Somatic and symbolic healing through story and ritual
Group Details
Start Date: Week of September 23rd, 2025
Facilitator: Brianna Clement, MS, LMHCA — Somatic Therapist + Kripalu Yoga Instructor
Format: 8-week closed group (meets weekly)
Capacity: 5 participants per cohort
Cost: $100/session | $800 total
Includes all 8 sessions + a phone intake call
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.
The remaining balance will be paid in two installments of $350:
First payment: Due before the first group session
Second payment: Due after the fourth session
Please note: Group fees cannot be prorated for missed sessions. If the payment schedule presents a financial barrier, feel free to inquire about a payment plan.
Cohort Options
In-Person Group
📍 Tuesdays, 2:30–4:00pm
Private therapy office — Downtown Bellingham
Online Group
💻 Wednesdays, 11:00–12:30pm (PST)
Held via secure video platform (Washington state residents only)
📩 How to Join
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Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, best-fit basis. I will respond to your inquiry within 48 business hours.
