HONOURING THE BOND:
grief tending & pet loss support
When the physical presence of a beloved companion transitions into memory, the landscape can feel vast and unfamiliar.
Here, belonging means a resonant space among others who understand, where the unspoken is understood and grief is given room to breathe.
This tending is curated for you to:
connect and down-regulate through guided grounding practices to settle the nervous system
explore gentle soma practices designed to create a sense of internal soothing and safety
acknowledge the weight you carry through simple, shared ritual, quiet reflection and compassionate presence
rest within spacious time to reflect, weep, remember, be silent, or simply breathe in a space where no one is trying to 'fix' you
In a world that constantly pushes us to 'look on the bright side' and move forward, prioritising our mourning can feel impossible, even counter-cultural. We often carry our losses like a hidden weight, tucked away while navigating a world that rarely stops to ask how we really are or acknowledges the depth of such a precious and painful goodbye.
Tending to our grief is the nurturing balm we need to heal, breathe and build new foundations when the ground beneath us has fallen away. Grief Tending is an act of courage, a quiet revolution in reclaiming the truth of our own hearts. Tending is not a 'task' to be finished; it is an affirming, sustaining, vital steadiness for a heart that has deeply loved and lost.
This gathering supports us to compassionately understand the ways we can sit with our deepest sorrow without being consumed by it, finding small, soft pathways back to ourselves when the beloved who was our very heartbeat is gone. We are not meant to carry the weight of these goodbyes in isolation; when we bring our grief into the light of a safe, shared community that truly "gets it," the burden shifts.
There is no 'moving on' from a soulmate. Instead, we gather to witness the depth of that love and to find ways to live with the silence they’ve left behind, held by a community that knows the true weight of your loss.
Our commitment to you: what you can expect
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When you arrive, you’ll find a warm, quiet environment. There is no pressure to "perform" or be anything other than exactly who you are in that moment—whether you are feeling tearful, numb, or simply quiet.
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Everything offered is an invitation, never a requirement. You always have the right to "pass" on sharing, to stay for as much or as little of a practice as feels right and to move your body as you need.
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Your grief is not a problem to be solved and neither are you. We offer the gift of witnessing. Honouring. Understanding. We listen without giving advice, allowing your story to exist just as it is.
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We begin every circle by creating "agreements" together—ensuring that what is shared remains within the room and that everyone’s boundaries are respected.
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We use soft somatic (body-based) practices and quiet reflection to help settle the nervous system. You don’t need any prior experience; you only need to bring yourself.
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What if I start crying and can't stop?
In this space, tears are welcome and never seen as something to be "fixed" or hurried. We have tissues, water, and a collective understanding that grief has its own timing. If you need to step out for a moment of air, or simply sit in the release, the space is held so that you can do so safely.Do I have to talk or share my story?
Not at all. There is a deep power in "silent witnessing." You are entirely welcome to come and simply soak in the environment without saying a word. Your presence alone is a contribution to the circle.What if my grief feels "too small" or "too old" compared to others?
Grief is not a competition, and there is no expiry date on loss. Whether you are tending to a recent heartbreak, a long-held sorrow, or a "hidden" grief that the world doesn't seem to recognise, you belong here. If it matters to your heart, it matters to the space.I’m worried I’ll feel "heavy" when I leave. How do we finish?
We take the "re-entry" process seriously. We always end with grounding practices to help you transition from the deep work of the circle back into your daily life, ensuring you feel "put back together" and steady before you head home.What should I wear?
Please wear clothes that feel like a hug. You may wish to bring a journal and a pen, a water bottle, and perhaps a small object or photo that represents what you are tending to, if you would like to include it in our shared space.
Meet your Facilitator
With a background in somatics and mindful movement, Kate has long held inquiries of the human experience in soft, safe and curious spaces. As a certified pet loss coach and grief tender, she weaves these threads together to provide compassionate support and a steady presence for pet parents navigating the loss of a beloved companion. She offers intentional environments where grief can be deeply acknowledged, witnessed, and welcomed.
As fur mum to Sapphi, Pickle, and her forever-cherished sky dog, Paddington, Kate has experienced first-hand the profound joys and depths of heartbreak that come with loving deeply. She understands the tender intricacies of the human-animal bond with the soul-deep resonance only a fellow guardian can. Guided by this lived experience and a commitment to trauma-informed, human-centric facilitation, she integrates breath, gentle embodiment and heart-led ceremony to create a sanctuary for others to honour their pets, the sacredness of their own unique grief, and to traverse the landscape of loss with kindred community.
The Details:
Online Community
6pm - 7:30pm
Fortnightly
Investment: $22
