Grief Support Group for Parents Navigating Child Loss
A non-religious, in-person support group helping parents move through grief with compassion, community, and evidence-based care.
8-Weeks Beginning Monday, Sept 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
In-Person at 450 N. Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761
You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone Anymore
If you’ve lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, infant or toddler death—or even through abortion—you already know that this pain doesn’t fit into a five-step model.
You’ve felt the isolation. You’ve wrestled with shame. Maybe you've been offered religion when all you needed was someone to just sit with you in your grief.
This group offers a different path—one that meets you exactly where you are.
A Safe, Non-Religious Space for Healing
In a world quick to explain away your pain, this grief support group for parents does something rare—it listens.
Led by a trained clinician and rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this 8-week, in-person group helps you:
Explore your grief without judgment or spiritual pressure
Understand and express complicated emotions like shame and guilt
Connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through
This is not about “fixing” you.
It’s about being with you, exactly as you are.
Grief doesn’t need to be solved—it needs to be seen. In community, with care, we begin to carry it differently.
Who Is This Group For?
This group is specifically created for parents who have experienced:
Stillbirth or miscarriage
Infant or toddler loss
Abortion-related grief
Whether your loss happened recently or years ago, this group offers a place to process, reflect, and begin healing.
We welcome:
Adults and older teens
Individuals seeking a non-religious grief support group
Those overwhelmed by traditional grief models or isolated in their pain
Group Details
Location: In-person sessions at 405 N Kays Drive, Normal IL 61761
Length: 8 weeks
Session Duration: 90 minutes
Group Format: Closed group (same members throughout)
Dates: Group starts on September 8 and runs weekly from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $25 per group session or $180 if paid in advance
Why This Group Is Different
Non-Religious Support: No spiritual agenda—just compassionate, professional care
Intimate Group Size: A closed group fosters safety, trust, and meaningful connection
Real Talk About Grief: No five stages. No toxic positivity. Just truth, empathy, and support.
Meet Your Facilitator
Sarah Hickman, MSW Intern creates a supportive space for children, teens, and young adults navigating grief, loss, and major life changes. With a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, she helps clients process complex emotions while feeling safe, seen, and empowered. Sarah believes healing begins when we’re met with compassion exactly where we are.
Reserve Your Spot Today
There is a path forward—and you don’t have to walk it alone.
Spots are limited to protect the depth of connection and confidentiality. Take the first step toward healing.
Phone: 309-807-5077
Email: info@TheMentalWellnessCenter.com
or fill out the contact form below