FAITH-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT
The Rising Above Journey™
A Six-Week Grief Education Course
Find a steadier way through grief.
The Rising Above Journey™ is a six-week, faith-grounded grief education course for people navigating loss, life transitions, and seasons of change.
Through facilitated small-group sessions, you'll explore grief education, scripture, honest reflection, and practical tools for moving through grief without having to carry it alone.
Led by Anna L. Woods, M.Min, CCP — author, speaker, and certified Life, Grief, and Trauma-Informed Resilience Coach — this program offers a safe, structured space for understanding what you feel and beginning to carry it differently.
This course provides educational and peer support. It is not a substitute for licensed therapy.
“To comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes.” — Isaiah 61:2–3
A faith-based grief support program combining scripture, grief education, guided reflection, and real stories of healing in a compassionate small-group setting.
ANNA L. WOODS, M.MIN, CCP · $149 · SIX-WEEK SMALL-GROUP COURSE · BOTH BOOKS AVAILABLE AT SESSION 1
What You'll Explore in Six Weeks
Week 1 — Welcome & Orientation
Meet your small group, create a supportive agreement for the course, and begin your personal journal.
Week 2 — Safety & Naming What You Feel
Learn to identify your emotions honestly and understand what may be beneath them.
Week 3 — You Are Not Alone
Reflect on real stories of grief, map your history of loss, and write a letter to your grief.
Week 4 — Comfort, Relationships & Forgiveness
Explore relationship patterns and begin moving from unresolved grief toward forgiveness of others and yourself.
Week 5 — Navigating Change
Name the season you're in and practice releasing what no longer supports your growth.
Week 6 — Embracing the Whole Journey
Bring the six weeks together with an emotional timeline, a letter to your future self, and a closing affirmation.
What's Included in the Grief Education Course
Six facilitated group sessions led by Anna L. Woods, with sessions lasting 90–120 minutes.
A guided six-week curriculum based on Rising Above: Journey Within and Faith and Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity.
Practical reflection tools including journaling exercises, discussion prompts, and guided activities.
A compassionate small-group setting grounded in confidentiality, active listening, and care.
Support for processing grief at a pace that respects your experience.
Books are not included in registration. Rising Above: Journey Within is required. Faith and Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity is recommended. Both books will be available for purchase during Week 1, with advance purchase encouraged.
Course Format and Weekly Experience
Format: Weekly facilitated small-group sessions
Session length: 60–90 minutes
Program length: Six weeks, with one grief-focused theme each week
Setting: In-person or virtual small group
Included: Guided reflection, journaling prompts, group discussion, and take-home practices
This six-week grief support journey creates room to reflect, connect, and grow without rushing you toward a finished version of healing.
Who Is This Grief Support Course For?
The Rising Above Journey™ is for anyone carrying grief without a safe place to process it. Whether your loss happened recently or years ago, this six-week grief education course offers compassionate support for navigating change, transition, and loss.
This course may be a good fit if you are:
Living through the loss of a loved one, relationship, identity, or season of life
Looking for faith-based grief education and practical reflection tools
Ready to connect with others in a confidential, compassionate small group
Seeking a steady, supported way to understand what you feel
This program is educational and supportive. It is not a substitute for licensed grief counseling or therapy. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 in the United States.
Begin Your Six-Week Grief Support Journey
You do not have to carry grief alone. Ask about the next Rising Above Journey™ group and learn how this faith-based grief education course can support you through loss, life transitions, and seasons of change.
Six weeks · Facilitated small group · Two in-person and four virtual sessions
Reach out to learn about upcoming dates, session options, and availability.
