Center For Loss & Renewal: Bereavement Counseling

Ben's 8-week group for parent loss helped me through one of the most difficult experiences of my life. I'm early on in my grief journey, and it was so helpful to speak with others at different points in theirs. The bonds created with the other participants were invaluable. I wish the group could have been longer! Thank you, Ben!

This group has been an invaluable part of my healing journey. Grief is heavy, isolating, and all-consuming, but here, I found a space where my pain could simply exist without explanation or judgment. The sessions were not just about navigating loss but about rediscovering pieces of myself in the process. The prompts were thought-provoking, the discussions were raw and real, and the sense of community was exactly what I didn’t know I needed. Grief just wants to be witnessed, and in this group, it was. Special thanks to Benyamin for guiding us with such compassion, patience, and understanding. The pain hasn’t disappeared, but I’ve found ways to carry it with more grace. I would recommend this group to anyone navigating loss—it’s a reminder that even in the darkest times, we don’t have to walk alone.

If you're reading this it's likely you are coming face to face with loss and need some support... I truly recommend The Center for Loss and Renewal. The group therapy was very helpful for me and Ben goes through a great effort to make everyone in the group feel heard and supported. I also really appreciated the additional reading and homework. The program made me feel like I was taking concrete steps toward recovery from loss.

I had a really wonderful experience with group bereavement counseling (virtually via zoom) with the Center for Loss & Renewal. I signed up for the program for adults who have lost parents after losing my dad about 7 months prior. I found it to be a really welcoming, warm, and safe space that was able to facilitate my healing that much more. Ben is a skilled facilitator and the exercises he guides you through all have value in helping you process and move forward. I especially appreciated that some of the projects we participated in produced tangible 'products' that I could keep to help me remember my parent. The other bereaved people in the group were really wonderful and I also look forward to keeping in touch with some of them and supporting each other together. I would recommend this counseling service for anyone seeking assistance in managing their grief (whether that be not avoiding it or not letting it overwhelm you, and everything in between), as well as those looking to be in community with other bereaved people who understand what you're going through.

The group sessions at The Center for Loss and Renewal was the only thing that helped me to truly gain perspective and cope with the sudden loss of my father. Ben was approachable, insightful, and a wonderful group leader. He created a safe space where we all felt comfortable digging deep, sharing, and supporting one another. The homework that was provided is what really helped me move forward from having feelings of sadness and despair to feelings of acceptable and optimism. I highly recommend this center and it's programs.