Grief Rituals for Climate Change
We will dive into somatic practices, meditations, earth-based rituals, and art practices designed specifically for processing climate grief.
Each session offers unique practices drawn from and honoring diverse wisdom traditions – from altar work to artistic expression, grounding techniques to group ceremony.
Why This Space? Why Now?
As Climate Change impacts accelerate, our emotional and spiritual well-being requires as much tending as our practical response.
When we create space to acknowledge our grief:
- We reclaim our capacity to feel fully and act wisely
- We transform isolation into community
- We honor our deep love for the Earth and all her beings
- We access new sources of resilience and creativity
- We find strength in shared ceremony and practice
Your Guide
Rev. Jessica Sharp, founder of the Joyful Death Institute, brings years of experience helping individuals and communities navigate grief, transition, and transformation. Drawing from diverse wisdom traditions and contemporary practice, she creates safe, sacred spaces for authentic grieving and connection.
Monthly Gatherings
- When: Second Tuesday of each month
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time
- Where: Zoom (link sent to registrants)
- Investment: Sliding scale $10-$50 suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds, email hello@joyfuldeath.institute for a sponsored ticket)
Each month explores different aspects of grief work including:
- Nonviolent Communication
- Ceremonial practices
- Altar tending
- Somatic exercises
- Psychic exercises
- Earth communication
- Grounding and presencing
- Artistic expression
- Ancestor recognition
- Individual and group healing work
- Take-home practices for continued exploration
- Practices you can share with your communities and groups
Who Is This For?
This space welcomes anyone who:
- Feels the weight of climate change in their heart
- Seeks community in processing eco-anxiety and grief
- Wants to develop personal and communal healing practices
- Desires to deepen their relationship with the Earth
- Leads or participates in climate action and needs emotional sustenance
- Wishes to bring grief practices back to their own communities
Each session offers unique content while building a supportive community container, allowing for both regular attendance and drop-in participation.
Bring: Journal, pens/markers/colored pencils, candle, natural objects for our altar practice.
