Feminine Side of Grief Series

Exploring the aspects of well-being, community, and connection within the feminine side of grief. Historically, women have been allowed, even encouraged, to express the emotions of grief and loss. Today, we recognize the need for both men and women to access the feminine side of grief that permits tears and reaches out for a circle of support. Too often those suffering from loss are told to “get over” their grief. By welcoming sadness and acknowledging where it resides in our hearts and bodies, we can transform pain into wisdom. By honoring the relationships with those that have died, we can continue those bonds past death. By celebrating the feminine side of grief, we can increase emotional well-being for all.

Course Instructor

Child welfare work began Wendy’s social work career and end of life care became the passion for the last half of her life. The two most valuable working environments for her were Head Start and Hospice.  Both organizations placed the family as the unit of care and the resident professionals worked together as interdisciplinary team members honoring the values and culture of the people they were serving.

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