Grief

[close] All 16 and older are welcome. This book club focuses on books with a mental health lean. These books have all been read by The Villain Esteem Team. We have an optional Facebook group as well in order to provide access across multiple platforms increasing the accessibility. *Trigger warnings will be provided.

[close] Do you write? Do you write to improve your life? To understand what's going on? What is a Black Swan? A Black Swan is an Outlier, something completely rare in the world. Centuries ago, it was thought only white swans existed. It was not until explorers made to to Australia that they discovered there are black swans. A black swan is someone who uses their intelligence, their creativity and their ability to write to delve deeper into the things in life that hold meaning for them personally. >>>Even when the challenges have been outrageous. We meet every week. Write with us! “I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.” ― Flannery O'Connor In composition studies, they call this "Metacognitive Learning," which means using reflection to learn from your own experience. We meet on Zoom & in Person in Jacksonville, Oregon for weekly writing sessions, called Shut Up & Write.

[close] Our book club meets with a new book on death, dying, and bereavement on the first day of each month. Requests can be taken for books that you would like to read and discuss. This is a digital format so each attendee can participate on their own schedule. The book club is moderated by our Aftercare Counselor who is available for questions and feedback throughout the monthly sessions.

[close] Let's Talk About Loss is proud to run the Bereavement Book Club. Many people find reading books so helpful for understanding and living with loss. For that reason, the Bereavement Book Club supports those who are grieving with book suggestions uploaded every month and this is a place where we can discuss our monthly picks and stay in touch with one another.