Honoring Loss through Creativity

In this session, Courtney guides you through an exploration of the transformational power creativity provides during the grieving process. An essential part of the grief journey is processing the loss – be it a loved one, a job, a company merger or the end of a relationship.

While in the middle of the grief process, it is easy to escape the feelings of discomfort, by being “busy.” Sometimes we need to slow down to move forward empowered.

Setting aside dedicated time for creativity can serve not as an escape from the discomfort but as a method to acknowledge it, express it and discover the “blessons” (blessings + lessons) being gifted to you along the journey.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Explore various forms of creative expression and methods to engage in them (such as painting, music, writing, etc.)

2. Learn about the role of creative expression in dealing with grief and how it can facilitate emotional release.

3. Gain insight into creating a safe environment to express emotions that may be uncomfortable to explore.

4. Understand how creative expression can allow us to access our intuition, discover insights, and access our inner wisdom.

5. Acquire practical advice to increase the time you dedicate to creative pursuits.

6. Examine how creative outlets have been employed by others to help them process their emotions while grieving.

7. Explore the ways in which creative expression can be used to pay tribute to those we have lost.

8. Recognize the importance of self-care when creating and exploring our grief.

9. Learn how creativity can help us discover the “blessons” (blessings+ lessons) that are being gifted along the journey.