Grief in January: Inner Peace Where You Are

When the calendar turns, the world rushes into “fresh start” energy. Yet for many grievers, January feels heavier, slower, and more confusing than the holidays ever did. The pace has quieted, but your nervous system has not.
This 90-minute live online workshop is designed for people who feel like January is a holding pattern — not a new beginning. Together, we will explore what is actually happening in the body and brain after loss, why your energy and focus may feel so different right now, and how to move forward without forcing yourself to “be over it.”
In this workshop, you will:

• Understand why grief often feels more intense after the holidays, even when you are “doing all the right things.”
• Learn how the nervous system responds to loss and why willpower-based New Year’s goals backfire when you are grieving.
• Identify your personal signs of overload versus gentle growth, so you can stop judging yourself and start pacing in a way your body can accept.
• Practice a few simple, trauma-informed regulation tools you can use when January nights feel long, lonely, or overwhelming.
• Create a realistic, compassionate plan for the next few weeks that focuses on stabilization, not self-criticism.

This workshop is a good fit if:

• You feel like everyone else has “moved on,” while you are still catching your breath.
• January’s quiet has made your grief louder, and you are tired of feeling like you are falling behind.
• You want depth, not platitudes — a space where your experience is taken seriously and your nervous system is treated with care.

What to expect:

• A live, interactive teaching session with time for reflection and optional Q&A.
• Practical tools you can begin using immediately, even if your energy and attention are limited.
• A calm, nonjudgmental space — no forced sharing, no pressure to be “positive,” and no expectation that you turn your grief into a project.

You do not have to navigate this holding pattern alone. If January feels heavy and you are longing for steadier guidance, you are warmly invited to register https://tinyurl.com/HealGriefTrauma