6-Week Somatic Group for Collective Grief & Ambiguous Loss
Somatic Grief & Loss Group Overview
This six-week support group is for adults dealing with a kind of grief that’s hard to explain or doesn’t always get recognized by others. It might feel like losing your sense of safety, the future you once hoped for, or a version of life that quietly disappeared without anyone noticing. This kind of grief is real, and it can feel heavy and lonely to carry by yourself. In this group, you’ll have a safe place to talk about those feelings. You’ll learn how grief can show up in your body and practice simple ways to handle it without feeling overwhelmed. The group also looks at how grief isn’t just personal—it can be something we share as humans. Most importantly, you won’t be alone. You’ll be with others who are learning how to face their grief honestly, and there’s something powerful about being seen and understood by people who get it. Together, participants will explore how unprocessed grief lives in the body, learn somatic tools for moving through loss without being swept away, and experience the quiet but powerful healing that comes from being witnessed by others who are also learning to grieve honestly.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-oriented therapeutic model developed by Dr. Peter Levine that draws from multidisciplinary areas of physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics.
Program Schedule and Locations
* Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm from May 28 to July 2, 2026.
* Location: 1707 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702. Parking is located behind the building. There is also free street parking on Lee Place as needed.
Eligibility & Requirements
Prior to registration, group members will need to:
* Be able to listen with the heart and share from the heart within a group setting
* Be able to tolerate the emotional expression and vulnerability of others in a group setting
* Commit to participating for a minimum of 5 out of 6 weeks (emergency-based absences permitted)
Your Co-Facilitators
Joseph Haddad is completing his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a Graduate Intern with Outdoor Therapeutics. He approaches mental health through an anti-oppressive framework, applying evidence-based practices and indigenous wisdom to meet the needs of diverse populations. Joseph holds reverence, cultural humility, and an intimate knowledge of death and dying through extensive personal and professional experiences with grief and loss. Joseph is honored to support participants in becoming more comfortable and connected with the universal topic of death, helping them find their own perspectives that promote curiosity over fear, reduce anxiety, and increase meaning in daily life.
Krista Bajgier, LCSW-C, MEd, is a certified nature-informed trauma therapist with a background in body-based trauma interventions. She is currently pursuing a 3-year certification as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) through the Somatic Experiencing Institute. She believes strongly in empowering others to regain leadership over their own bodies through the practice of deep listening, curiosity, and learning to trust the body as a wise container of human experiences.
Support Group Costs
Group participation may be covered in part or in full by using Carefirst/BCBS or Cigna health insurance plans. Cost for covered group members is subject to deductibles and co-payments. Out-of-network group members will pay $15 out of pocket per session for a total of $89 for the full 6-week commitment.
Registration
If you have questions before applying or if you want to register for the program using your insurance, please provide your full name and contact information to Kris Bajgier at krista@outdoortherapeutics.com. If you would like to register for the program and wish to pay out of pocket, please select the registration link below. Registration deadline is Monday, May 25, 2026.