Hope+Wellness

Grief Circle:
For love and loss

Healing After the Loss of a Partner or Relationship

About our group

Losing someone you love—whether through death, divorce, or the end of a relationship—is often one of the most painful experiences in life. The grief they bring often feels the same: disorienting, isolating, and not totally understood by those around you. Others may urge you to “move on” or “get over it,” but healing takes time and the process of grief is different for each person.

Our Grief Circle is a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for those mourning the loss of a significant romantic connection. Whether your heartache stems from the passing of a partner, a painful breakup, or the unraveling of a marriage, you are welcome here. In this group, you’ll find support, connection, and a place to grieve, reflect on your experience—whether your loss is recent or still lingers years later.

You don’t have to go through this season of loss alone. Together, we’ll honor your experience, nurture your healing, and support you in finding wholeness again. You’re not alone—others here are grieving too, and together, we’ll support one another through the healing process.

Who This Group Is For

In this group, you'll find support, community, and healing to help you:

  • Make sense of your emotions

  • Release shame, guilt, and self-blame

  • Rebuild self-trust and confidence

  • Process grief, sorrow, anger, confusion, and fear

  • Find yourself again

  • Face new fears

  • Process your loss

  • Find safety and security again

  • Feel supported as you gradually rebuild your life and a new identity

  • Explore new possibilities and next steps

Group requirements

  • Adults (18+) of any gender

  • Currently going through a breakup, separation, divorce, or death of a loved one

  • Emotionally processing the end of a significant past relationship

  • Open to giving and receiving support in a group setting

  • Willing to reflect and participate with kindness and respect

please note: This Group May Not Be a Fit If You:

  • Are actively in crisis or at risk of harming yourself or others (please seek 1:1 care first)

  • Are not emotionally ready to hear about others’ experiences or provide support

  • Are seeking legal or financial advice about your divorce (this is an emotional support group)

  • Want a couples-oriented space—this group is for individuals, not partners together

Group details

  • Thursdays 6 pm, in Falls Church, every other week

  • Begins September 18th, 2025

  • Groups are 55 min long.

  • The group will be comprised of up to 6 people.

  • During the initial phase, we will have open enrollment as the group grows.

  • $100 fee for each session is due weekly at the start of each meeting.

How to join

A 30 min intake is required before enrollment to ensure this group is a good fit for your needs and interests.

Email info@hope-wellness.com with your interest, or complete the contact form expressing your interest in this group at www.hope-wellness.com/contact!

Group leader

Dr. Victoria Ranade, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Executive Director of Hope+Wellness