Honoring Grief & Transition Through Expressive Arts:
A community workshop for exploring loss, change, and resilience through creativity.
November 8, 2025
10am-1pm
South Portland
“Grief and love are sisters, woven together from the beginning. Without one, there cannot be the other.” — Jandy Nelson
Why This Workshop
Grief takes many forms. It may come with the loss of a loved one, the anticipation of losing someone dear, divorce, illness, job changes, or the quieter transitions that shift our sense of who we are. This 3-hour workshop offers a safe and supportive space to honor grief in all its expressions and to connect more deeply with yourself and others walking a similar path.
Together, We Will
Engage with poetry, journaling prompts, and shared reflections
Explore authentic movement and body-based practices, bearing witness to how grief lives in the body
Create visual art as a way of expression, release, and meaning-making
Close with group sharing, recognizing that “grief shared is grief reduced.”
Throughout, you’ll learn about the physical effects of grief and trauma, discover new ways to connect with your emotions, and honor both the before-and-after of loss — the lifelong waves of grief as well as the unexpected gifts it sometimes brings.
This gathering is not about “fixing” grief but creating a circle of support, creativity, and community where all emotions are welcome.
Details
♥ Date/Time: Saturday, November 8, 10am–1pm (with a break)
♥ Location: Heart Stone Counseling/Carriage House
Treehouse Group Room- 2nd floor
967 Broadway South Portland
♥ Prices: Sliding scale $55–$85 (recommended $70).
We invite you to choose the amount that feels sustainable for you.
♥ Bring: Comfortable clothing, journal + pen, optional yoga mat
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spots are limited
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registration required
♥ spots are limited ♥ registration required
Facilitator
Cheyne West, LCPC-C
Cheyne’s background is rooted in movement, creativity, and the arts. After earning her degree in dance from the University of California, Santa Barbara, she deepened her belief in the healing power of expressive arts through yoga training and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. She integrates movement, art, music, drama, nature, and mindfulness into her work, helping clients cultivate self-compassion, insight, and healing.
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Sliding Scale: $55–$85 (recommended $70)
We offer this workshop on a sliding scale. Please choose the amount that feels sustainable for you. Paying at the higher end supports our ability to continue offering community-based workshops at varied price points.
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How it connects to ongoing support
At Heart Stone, workshops are just one way to connect. We also offer a variety of ongoing groups for deeper, continuing support — including the Women’s Healing Circle for those navigating trauma and loss, Somatic Practices for Emotional Wellness, the Body Image Recovery Support Group, and Expressive Arts for Self-Understanding. Each group provides a safe, creative, and supportive space to explore healing in community.
