Events

Understanding the Six Needs of MourningBegins 11/16, 5:00-6:30pm (three week program 11/16, 11/23, 11/30)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 actively […]

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. […]

Thursday Walking Group1st Thursday of the month4:00-5:30pmGroup will meet at Brian's Healing Hearts (weather permitting) and will walk for 45 min or so.For info, contact Chelsea@BriansHealingHearts.org or (860) 451-8354

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 […]

A Time to Remember Holiday ServiceSunday 12/6, 2:00-3:00pm. Harkness Memorial Chapel at Connecticut CollegeJoin us for a peaceful, multi-faith service honoring the memory of those missing from our holiday celebrations⁠. No registration required.

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 […]

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 […]

This grief support group is geared towards young adults ages 25-40 to build community and process grief together.This group meets on the 2nd Monday evening.For more information and to register, please email Chelsea@BriansHealingHearts.org or call 860-451-8354.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monday Walking Group3rd Monday of the month10:00-11:30amGroup will meet at Brian's Healing Hearts (weather permitting) and will walk for 45 min or so.For info, contact Chelsea@BriansHealingHearts.org or (860) 451-8354

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]