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Grief Tending
Cultivating capacity to respond in a changing world
A 12-week online community of practice for those who feel the weight of these times and want to develop a different relationship with grief, uncertainty, and transition.
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Through embodiment, ritual, relationship, and connection with the living world, we will explore how grief can become a source of wisdom, belonging, and response.
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​Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 cohort.
Why Grief Tending?
We are living through a time of profound transition.
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Across our communities, ecosystems, and cultures, many of us are feeling the weight of what is changing — the losses we can name, the losses we sense approaching, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.​ Yet grief is often something we are expected to carry privately, move through quickly, or set aside so we can keep going.
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But grief is not a problem to solve.​ Grief is a natural response to what we love. It is an expression of our connection — to people, places, ways of life, and the world we are part of.
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When we create space to acknowledge and tend grief, we strengthen our capacity to stay present with what is happening and respond with greater care, wisdom, and connection.
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Grief tending is a practice of remembering what our culture has forgotten: that grief is meant to be witnessed, held in relationship, and woven into the ongoing story of life.
Who This Journey Is For
This journey is for those who feel the weight of these times and are seeking a different way to meet what is unfolding.
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You may be noticing:
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A sense of grief, sorrow, or uncertainty about what is changing in the world.
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A feeling that something important is being lost—in our communities, ecosystems, cultures, or ways of living.
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A longing for deeper connection, community, and ways of responding that are rooted in care.
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A desire to reconnect with the wisdom of your body and the support of the living world.
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A pull toward tending grief not only as an individual experience, but as something we carry in relationship with others.
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A desire to become more resourced and present in how you show up for grief—your own and the grief held within your communities.
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You do not need to have experienced a specific loss to join. Grief takes many forms, and this journey welcomes those who are navigating change, transition, uncertainty, and the complexities of being alive in these times.
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No previous experience with grief work, embodiment, ritual, or nature-based practice is needed—only a willingness to show up with curiosity and openness.
Who This Is Not For
This journey may not be the right fit if you are looking for:
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A way to eliminate or move past grief quickly.
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A primarily intellectual exploration of grief without embodied practice or personal reflection.
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A replacement for therapy or clinical support.
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This work asks for a willingness to slow down, listen deeply, and engage with grief as a living process.
The Journey
Over 12 weeks, we will gather as a small community of practice to explore grief through the wisdom of the body, the support of the living world, and the power of relationship.
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Through six live gatherings, we will move through a process of opening, deepening, and integration — acknowledging what we carry, deepening our capacity to be with what is here, reconnecting with what sustains us, and exploring how grief can guide our response in these times.
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Each gathering will weave together:
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Embodied practices to deepen awareness, grounding, and connection with the wisdom of the body.
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Connection with the living world as a source of support, reflection, and relationship.
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Ritual practices to acknowledge loss, honour transition, and make space for what is emerging.
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Group sharing and witnessing to experience grief as something held in relationship rather than carried alone.
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Personal reflection and integration to support your ongoing relationship with grief between gatherings.
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Together, we will create space to listen to what grief is asking of us, reconnect with what sustains us, and cultivate the capacity to respond with greater presence, care, and connection.
What You May Walk Away With
This journey is not about moving beyond grief or finding easy answers. It is an invitation to develop a different relationship with grief, uncertainty, and change.
Through this practice, you may cultivate:
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A deeper understanding of grief as a natural expression of love, connection, and belonging.
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Greater capacity to be present with difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed or disconnected.
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Practices for tending grief in your body, your relationships, and your daily life.
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A stronger connection with the living world as a source of support, wisdom, and renewal.
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A greater sense of belonging through sharing grief within a community of practice.
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More trust in your own capacity to respond to uncertainty and change with care, presence, and resourcefulness.
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A deeper awareness of how grief can guide what you value, protect, and tend in the world around you.
About Cadence
My journey into grief tending began through my own encounters with loss, burnout, and the growing awareness of the sorrows of the world.
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Over time, I came to understand grief not as something to fix or move beyond, but as a natural response to what we love — an expression of our connection to people, places, communities, and the living world.
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During COVID, I began creating outdoor community grief rituals. Through witnessing people gather to acknowledge and share their grief, I experienced the profound need to reclaim collective grief tending as a practice for individual and collective healing.
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For over 20 years, my work has been rooted in supporting people through experiences of growth, transition, and change, with a deep belief in the wisdom of the body and the support of the natural world. I have come to see that we have not lost our capacity to navigate difficult times — we have simply forgotten the relationships and practices that help us do so.
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What I have learned through accompanying people through grief and transition is that we need spaces where grief can be witnessed, where we can move at the pace of our nervous systems, and where we can reconnect with what sustains us.
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I believe that tending grief is an essential practice for these times — one that helps us stay connected to ourselves, each other, and the world we are part of.
Experiences of Being Held in This Work
“Cadence is a potent space-holder. Her loving presence and inner strength, combined with her deep connection to the land, are powerful forces for healing. I wholeheartedly recommend her sessions.”
— Jaz Snider
“Cadence offers a beautiful mix of structure and fluidity, supporting those in her circle to feel both strongly held and free to be their true selves. Her own depth creates a container for participants to go deep in their personal process and transformation, while her joy keeps everyone connected and engaged.”
— Ashley Gillies
“Cadence offers a rare opportunity to connect with self, others, and the earth with skillful approaches that delve into a deep relationship with nature. It feels like there has never been a more crucial time for such work in the world.”
— Sheila Dobie
Program Details
This is a small, facilitated cohort designed to support meaningful relationship, practice, and integration over 12 weeks.
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Dates
We will gather live online every other Wednesday on the following dates:
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September 23, 2026
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October 7, 2026
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October 21, 2026
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November 4, 2026
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November 18, 2026
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December 2, 2026
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Time
2–5pm Pacific
5–8pm Eastern
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Cohort Size
Limited to 13 participants
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Investment
$900 CAD
Payment plans and reduced-rate spots available
Learn more about my approach to financial accessibility.
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Your registration includes:
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Six live 3-hour online gatherings
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Guided embodied practices
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Ritual practices and reflection
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Connection with the living world
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Group sharing and witnessing
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Recordings of teaching and practice portions
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Invitations to support integration between gatherings
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Ready to begin?
Applications are now open for the September 2026 cohort. Applications close September 10, 2026 (or when the cohort is full).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does grief tending mean? Grief tending is the practice of creating space to acknowledge, feel, and be in relationship with grief. It is an invitation to see grief not as something to fix or move beyond, but as a natural expression of love, connection, and change. Through embodiment, ritual, relationship, and connection with the living world, we learn to meet grief with greater presence and care.
Do I need to be grieving a specific loss to participate? No. Grief takes many forms. While grief is often associated with death and bereavement, we can experience grief through many kinds of loss and transition — changes in relationships, communities, landscapes, ways of life, futures we imagined, and the state of the world around us. This journey is for those who feel the weight of these times and want to create space to tend what they are carrying.
Is this therapy or a grief support group? This program is not therapy and is not intended to replace clinical support. It is a community of practice centred on embodied exploration, ritual, reflection, and shared witnessing. We will create a supportive space to explore grief in relationship with ourselves, one another, and the living world. If you're looking for more personalized support alongside or instead of this group experience, you can learn more about 1:1 grief support.
What if I have never done embodiment, ritual, or nature-based practices before? No previous experience is needed. You are invited to come with curiosity and openness. The practices we explore are accessible and grounded in relationship with your own body, your experience, and the world around you.
What happens if I miss a session? You are encouraged to attend each session live, as the group connection and shared experience are an important part of the journey. If you miss a gathering, recordings of teaching and practice portions will be available. (Some parts of the gatherings, such as personal sharing, will not be recorded to protect participant privacy.)
​​​​What is the time commitment? The program includes six live online gatherings over 12 weeks. Each gathering is three hours and will include embodied practices, ritual, connection with the living world, teaching, reflection, and group sharing. You are also invited to engage with personal reflection and integration practices between gatherings.
How many participants will be in the cohort? This cohort is intentionally small, with a maximum of 13 participants, to support depth, connection, and meaningful group practice.
What if I’m not sure whether this is the right fit for me? You are welcome to reach out before joining if you have questions about whether this offering aligns with where you are. Contact me: innercadence@gmail.com.
Are there financial accessibility options? Yes. I believe financial circumstances shouldn't be the only barrier to accessing this work. A payment plan is available with three monthly payments of $300. I also offer a limited number of reduced-rate spaces at $750 and $600 (also payable over three monthly instalments). If you need a reduced-rate space, you can indicate this on your application.
Joining the Cohort
Because this is a small community of practice, participation begins with a gentle application process.
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The intention is not to assess whether you are “ready enough” for this work, but to support a thoughtful fit between you, the cohort, and the nature of the journey we will share together.
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The application includes a few reflective questions about what is calling you toward this work and what you hope to explore through the experience.
After reviewing your application, you’ll receive an invitation to join the cohort and complete registration.