Join us for monthly 60-minute sessions where we create brave spaces to explore grief together. Each gathering includes gentle facilitation, educational offerings, and opportunities for authentic connection and sharing.Typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted).

Upcoming Sessions

January 2025: New Year, Same Grief

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
6pm CT / 7pm ET

Start the year in a space that honours the reality of grief's presence. Together, we'll explore:

• Navigating the "new year, new you" pressure when grief is present

• Setting gentle intentions rather than resolutions

• Creating meaningful rituals that acknowledge both loss and life

• Finding ways to carry our grief into a new year with grace

February 2025: When Love and Loss Intertwine

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
6pm CT / 7pm ET

As Valentine's Day approaches, we'll create space to discuss the complex intersection of love and grief:

• Understanding how grief impacts our relationships

• Exploring continuing bonds with those we've lost

• Supporting partners through grief

• Navigating romance and dating while grieving

• Finding new ways to celebrate love while honouring loss

March 2025: When Grief Doesn't Follow 'The Rules'"

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
6pm CT / 7pm ET

• Society's expectations vs. reality

• Breaking free from "stages" mindset

• Honouring your unique journey

• Permission to grieve your way

How to Join

For Paid Subscribers

• Free access with your paid Substack subscription

• Register through Substack (link provided in subscriber emails)

For Non-Subscribers

• Pay $10/event, if this is a financial burden please email us for access.

• Register under Resources/Events/ select the month you would like to attend.

• Receive Zoom link within four hours of session.

• December gathering is free and open to all.

Consider becoming a paid subscriber ($9/month or $90/year) for free access to all monthly sessions plus additional benefits like access to our monthly workshop or webinar, access to Coffee Talk recordings, and special discounts to all courses, classes and programming put on by Grief Love Notes.

What to Bring

• Your favourite beverage

• A comfortable, private space

• Optional: journal and pen

• An open heart

• Whatever you're carrying

Important Notes

• Registration required for each session

• Sessions will not be recorded to maintain privacy

• This is a confidential, respectful space

• Sharing is always optional - cameras on or off

• These are not therapy sessions but rather community gatherings

Accessibility

• Live closed captioning available

• Virtual format allows participation from any location

• Financial assistance available (no one is turned away due to lack of finances)

• Email us about other accessibility needs

"In a world that often rushes us to move on, we create space to move through—together, with courage and compassion."

Grief Coffee Talks blend educational components with community connection. While these sessions provide valuable support, they are not substitutes for professional counselling. We're happy to provide referrals to qualified grief counsellors upon request.