02/20/2026
In the wake of the tragic loss at Upper Arlington High School, we know many parents and students are carrying deep grief, confusion and even fear. The Be Sanctuary is opening its doors on Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for a quiet, supportive space. Whether you need to speak, sit in stillness, or just be in community, you are welcome. Nikki Smith, a grief coach, and other collaborators will be on hand to facilitate conversations or gently hold space.
At 6:30, Nikki will host a guided Journaling Through Grief workshop; designed to help you put words to the feelings that may be hard to name. This workshop is open to ages 15+, for a small additional fee. Registration for the workshop is below.
Please know, you are not alone. We are here for you.
With Love,
Deborah and Katy
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Detailed Information About Journaling Through Grief Workshop
Grief is hard. It can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and painfully alone, with emotions that show up uninvited and refuse to leave. If you’re navigating loss and wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, you’re not broken, you’re grieving.
There are many ways to process grief, but journaling is one of the most accessible and powerful tools out there.
Nikki The Death Doula warmly invites you to her Journaling Through Grief workshop on Mon. 2/23, 6:30-8pm. Learn what grief really is, why it hits so dang hard, and how writing can help you process emotions, release stuck feelings, and make sense of your grief journey, one page at a time.
No fixing. No toxic positivity. Just real, compassionate grief support through writing.
You’ll leave this workshop feeling more grounded, more prepared to move through grief (not “get over it”), and with a clearer sense of where you are and where you want to be next.
No journaling experience required. If you can write a sentence, you’re qualified! All you need is something to write with, something to write on, and a willingness to let the feelings out of your head and onto the page.
Grief is heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone.
https://www.thebesanctuary.org/events/journaling-through-grief-mon-223-630-8-pm-with-nikki-the-death-doula