The Art of Grieving
The Art of Grieving is a monthly workshop series exploring grief, loss, death, remembrance, and the many ways we experience and move through life’s transitions.
Hosted by Melissa Philippe, Traditional Birth and Death Midwife, Deathkeeper, and Holistic Wellness Educator, these workshops provide accessible, culturally grounded education and practical guidance for individuals and families navigating grief and loss.
Each session focuses on a specific aspect of grief and provides tools, resources, reflection, and real-world guidance to help you understand your experience, support others, and honour what has been lost.
Topics may include:
Understanding grief and the many forms it can take
Preparing for death and dying
Supporting someone who is dying
Grieving the death of a loved one
Pregnancy and infant loss
Abortion and reproductive loss
Grief after the death of a child
Grieving the loss of an animal or beloved pet
Anticipatory grief
Complicated and disenfranchised grief
Cultural approaches to death and mourning
Ancestral grief and remembrance
Creating meaningful ceremonies and memorial practices
Writing eulogies and telling the story of a life
Home and community-based death care
Burial, cremation, and other end-of-life options
Supporting children through grief
Grief within families and communities
Grief, identity, and major life transitions
Continuing bonds and remembering those who have died
Caring for yourself while grieving
Supporting someone through their grieving process
Whether you are experiencing a recent loss, preparing for an expected death, supporting someone who is grieving, or seeking a deeper understanding of death and remembrance, these workshops create space for education, reflection, conversation, and practical support.
What to expect:
A focused topic in each session
Culturally grounded education
Practical tools and resources
Guided reflection and discussion
Live Q&A
Space for questions and shared experiences
Supportive, community-centred learning
Details:
Virtual via Google Meet
60 minutes
Donation recommended
Please note:
These workshops are educational and supportive. They do not replace medical care, mental health treatment, legal advice, or professional services related to death, dying, or grief.