Sensitive Stay
Grief Processing
Safe, compassionate spaces for healing through loss with specialized grief counseling and peer support.
Entry Standards
Grief Assessment
Completed grief inventory (e.g., Texas Revised Inventory of Grief) to determine stage and complexity
Medical Stability
Physical health evaluation confirming ability to participate in therapeutic activities
Safety Screening
Assessment for self-harm risk and suicidal ideation with appropriate safety planning
Loss Documentation
Information about the loss (type, timeline, relationship) to inform personalized support
Program Templates
5-Day Retreat
Initial grief acknowledgment and stabilizationCore Activities
- Grief education
- Memorial rituals
- Gentle movement
- Nature immersion
Expected Outcomes
Reduced isolation, initial emotional expression, connection with others in grief
10-Day Program
Processing emotions and meaning-makingCore Activities
- Individual counseling
- Group sharing circles
- Creative expression
- Legacy projects
Expected Outcomes
Emotional processing, narrative reconstruction, finding meaning in loss
21-Day Extended
Integration and continuing bondsCore Activities
- Complicated grief therapy
- Life restructuring
- Future visioning
- Aftercare planning
Expected Outcomes
Adaptive coping, renewed purpose, sustainable connection to deceased