About this Event
Community Grieving & Healing Ritual co-facilitated by Amanda West & David Stockhausen
Join us for a transformative day of healing through group process, expression, song, and reflection, as we explore the ancient healing technology of community grief tending. This in-person event offers a safe space to share, process, and heal alongside others in community and is ideal for those curious or wanting to learn more about grief tending and community grief rituals.
Date: Saturday November 7th, 2026
Time: Arrive @ 2pm | Ritual 2:15pm - 5:30pm
Location: The Center for Healing 6144 Highway 9, Felton, CA
on the unceded territory of the Zayante Tribe of the Awaswas speaking people
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ABOUT THE EVENT :
Knowing how to grieve is knowing how to stand in vulnerability to develop courage & resiliency meeting Life in all its fullness. And, we are not meant to do this alone. If your heart breaks for the world, for others, for yourself, we invite you to join us.
Through group exercises, simple ritual, guided meditation, and song we will learn more about grief tending, and move through the four essential elements of transformation.
Whether you are mourning personal loss or the greater heartbreaks of social and climate collapse, this afternoon ritual offers a safe space to open, grieve and heal, and all of you is welcome here.
Limited to 25 participants for intimacy
Suggested Items to Bring
~ Items for our collective altar - anything meaningful to you and your grief journey, as well as items that ground and inspire you, particularly ones connected to nature.
~ A journal if you like to write or take notes
~ A water bottle and a small snack (no formal break times)
~ A hankerchief for your tears (tissue will also be available)
~ Wear comfortable lose fitting clothing
~ Any pillows or wraps that help you feel comfortable - cusions, bolsters and blankets will be available for your use
Belonging
This is an intentionally anti-racist, queer-inclusive space and we strive to hold safety for all. Please reach out if you have questions about your belonging here, or have particular accessibility needs.
Lineage
We offer this ritual with bows of thanks to our lineage teachers who have informed this work, some of whom include:
Sobonfu Some of the Dagara people in Burkina Faso, Sergio Magaña Ocelocoyotl, Hank Wesselman, Jill Kuykendall, Francis Weller, Joanna Macy, Suzuki Roshi, Thich Naht Hanh & Khalil Gibran.
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ABOUT THE FACILITATORS:
Amanda West ~ Amanda West is a sonsgtress, community leader, creativity coach, mother and ever-evolving human. In a lifetime devoted to music and healing, she has brought song to the thresholds of birth and death, life rituals, spiritual centers, community gatherings, album recordings, festivals and performances throughout the West Coast and parts of Europe. She understands our world to be full of both collapse and possibility, and is passionate about cultivating resilience and hope during this time of collective re-birthing on planet earth. www.amandawest.com
David Stockhausen, CSFCC, IAOTRC, is a certified trauma recovery coach, men’s relationship coach, and communication specialist. Founder of Iron John Transformational Coaching, he draws from over 25 years experience with non-profits and social enterprises dedicated to radical change. David’s medicine stems from his own journey of self-actualization, trauma recovery, and commitment to developing healthy masculinity. A lifelong learner, David blends deep ecology, creative expression, and decolonized practices into his work and his personal journey as an artist, songwriter, and grief tender. David believes grief is the medicine way that keeps us dedicated to justice, compassion, and resilience through human connection. www.pdavidstockhausen.com
Magalí Morales Shamanic Practicioner usually co-leads this ritual with us, but is not available for this particular offering. However, her influence and energy will be with us still. www.magalimorales.com
Artwork by Jade Layva "Restoration" www.jadeleyvaart.com
RECIPROCITY
Suggested donation $110 - $65 sliding scale
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Please reach out if finances are a barrier for you.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Center For Healing, 6144 Highway 9, Felton, United States
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