Lift From Loss Is Not...

• Therapy! Lift from Loss is not therapy, but extremely therapeutic. It is being supported by a group of your peers who have also lost someone and understand your emotions.
• A recovery system. There are no steps, stages or levels, just open ended discussions helping you cope at your own pace.
• Prescriptive. We don't tell you how to heal because you are not sick. Loss is something that happened to you, not something wrong with you.
• A business. Lift from Loss is non-profit and all sessions are free of charge.

When you lose a loved one, simple phrases don't mean a thing. Don't you want more than just hearing that it will be ok from someone who doesn't understand your grief? Don't you wish for a place that offers more than sharing your emotions with someone who doesn't reciprocate? A counselor might advise you on how to heal, but sometimes advice is not what you're looking for.

Sometimes, you just want someone who understands. Someone who's been there.

Lift From Loss Is...

• A resource for college students and young adults who have experienced a loss due to death.
• Driven by you. All facilitators are experienced grief counselors, but groups are directed by you and your peers.
• Uplifting. It's comforting and uplifting, being with others who 'get it.' The experience of camaraderie helps to eliminate feelings of isolation.
• Empowering. The group dynamic helps individuals to regain a sense of control and hope while overcoming despair.
• Supportive. The Group is ongoing. Grief is unique to each person, so length of participation is up to you.

The Healthful Grieving Model

The philosophy of Lift From Loss is grounded in research and best practices for addressing grief and bereavement, as well as healthful adaptation to loss.
To achieve our goals, we developed and utilize the "Healthful Grieving Model," which includes the following principles:
• Grieving is a normal, natural and individualized process.
• People have the ability to heal at their own pace, in their own unique way.
• A caring, accepting environment greatly enhances the healing process by contributing to self-esteem, trust in others, and aiding
in the application of healthy coping strategies.
• Sharing experiences with others who have suffered the death of a loved one can reduce isolation and normalize the grieving process.
• The group experience helps individuals regain a sense of control, hope, and empowerment.

Lift From Loss groups provide peer support,
education, and advocacy. Lift From Loss does not engage in clinical therapy.

Volunteers

Lift From Loss could not operate without its dedicated volunteers. Experienced Facilitators offer the time and expertise to assist in Lift From Loss Peer Support Groups. Other volunteers provide office support, help with fundraising events, and serve on the Advisory Board or Board of Directors.

Internship Program

The Lift From Loss Internship Program works in partnership with local universities to provide practicum and internship opportunities for graduate students in mental health. The Lift From Loss professional staff supervises these students and delivers ongoing training in bereavement and loss.