Events

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. The Brian Dagle Foundation is offering two safe and private support groups for the loss of a spouse […]

This virtual group supports anyone grieving the loss of a family member or friend. This group meets twice monthly to share and discuss the the challenges of the death of someone close to us such as a parent, grandparent, sibling or friends. The group will often use the writings such as Understanding Your Grief by Dr. […]

Group facilitator Linda Reilly-Blue is a passionate Birth Doula, Parent Educator, and Reiki Practitioner, committed to supporting families with compassion and expertise. With degrees in Counseling, Psychology, and Human Service Administration, Linda’s professional and personal experiences blend to create a holistic approach to supporting others. Having navigated multiple pregnancy losses and infant loss herself, Linda […]

We are a group of survivors, together to offer support, comfort, and understanding. Our group provides an atmosphere of acceptance for exploring feelings that are often not understood by others. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to provide and receive support through the long grief process. The groups are facilitated by a […]

Understanding the Six Needs of MourningBegins 3/16, 5:00-6:30pm (Four week program 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6)Everyone grieves and mourns differently, but there are some steps along the way that we all must encounter. By understanding the six needs of mourning you may think of them as your “to-do list”. Slowly and over time, you work on […]

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. The Brian Dagle Foundation is offering two safe and private support groups for the loss of a spouse […]

The death of a partner or spouse to suicide presents unique challenges to those who grieve. Confusion, guilt, and the ever present “why” are common responses to this type of loss on top of the isolation that many experience due to social stigma. This peer support group will provide a safe space where members can […]

Details to come! For information and to register, contact (860) 451-8354 or Chelsea@BriansHealingHearts.org

The loss of a child is a loss like no other. Isolation, guilt, fear, and anger are just some of the emotions parents experience. This free support group allows for the feelings to be validated and understood by others experiencing the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to join us.Bereaved Parents […]

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. The Brian Dagle Foundation is offering two safe and private support groups for the loss of a spouse […]

This virtual group supports anyone grieving the loss of a family member or friend. This group meets twice monthly to share and discuss the the challenges of the death of someone close to us such as a parent, grandparent, sibling or friends. The group will often use the writings such as Understanding Your Grief by Dr. […]

Understanding Grief Lunch and Learn at New London LibraryThursday 4/16, 12:30-2pmNew London Library Community RoomBring your lunch for a workshop with Chelsea Bourn, Program Coordinator of The Brian Dagle Foundation. This workshop intends to normalize the grieving process and empower attendees to remain connected to the people around them. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]

Group facilitator Linda Reilly-Blue is a passionate Birth Doula, Parent Educator, and Reiki Practitioner, committed to supporting families with compassion and expertise. With degrees in Counseling, Psychology, and Human Service Administration, Linda’s professional and personal experiences blend to create a holistic approach to supporting others. Having navigated multiple pregnancy losses and infant loss herself, Linda […]

We are a group of survivors, together to offer support, comfort, and understanding. Our group provides an atmosphere of acceptance for exploring feelings that are often not understood by others. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to provide and receive support through the long grief process. The groups are facilitated by a […]

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. The Brian Dagle Foundation is offering two safe and private support groups for the loss of a spouse […]

Tracy Ann Psychic MediumThursday 4/23, 6:00-8:00pm. Maximum of 10 participants. Cost: $40Tracy Ann is a local psychic medium who has done a number of private and small group events with The Brian Dagle Foundation community. In March she joins us for an intimate  group event with individual psychic readings. Tracy Ann, a 4th generation psychic […]

Caring for Carers: Workshop for Mental Health ProfessionalsFriday 4/24, 9am-3pm. Maximum of 20 participants. Cost: $75It is so easy to get stuck in the cycle of caring for others in the office, at home, and with family/friends without making adequate time for true recovery. In this in person workshop, participants will draw on the principles […]

This group will offer a safe and private space for you to learn from others and understand that there are others sharing this similar experience. The groups are peer to peer support with a trained peer facilitator from the Brian Dagle Foundation.GROTON SENIOR CENTER GROUP meets on the 4th Monday morning.For more information and to register, […]

What Now? Group with Patty GiannattasioFourth Monday of the Month, 4:15-4:45pmWhen a loved one dies, the pieces of a broken heart don’t fit like they did before. Love is there, it’s only different now.  When life is in pieces at your feet, there is one question to ask, “What now?” And the answer…You start to […]

The death of a loved one to an death related to substance abuse presents unique challenges to those who grieve. Confusion, guilt, and the ever present "why" are common responses to this type of loss on top of the isolation that many experience due to social stigma. This therapeutic group will provide a safe space […]

The loss of a child is a loss like no other. Isolation, guilt, fear, and anger are just some of the emotions parents experience. This free support group allows for the feelings to be validated and understood by others experiencing the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to join us.Bereaved Parents […]

We’re pleased to offer a men-only, monthly grief support group at Brian’s Healing Hearts. We hope that his unique group will give any male the permission to openly talk about the reality of grief and loss they are experiencing.For many reasons, men often will hold back from the honest feelings surrounding the grief and loss […]