In the complex journey of grief and loss, finding a community that understands and supports your experience is invaluable. For Indians, both within the country and abroad, accessing culturally sensitive support is crucial. This guide details a few support groups that we curated on TheMindClan.com that cater to various aspects of grief and loneliness.
List Of Grief Groups Currently Meeting In India
Navigating Career Identity Loss (support for professional transitions)
Session Theme: The Ghost of 9 to 5: Exploring job and career identity loss. Processing the loss of career identity, job changes, and professional disappointments.
- Community Run
- Online
- ₹ 500
Autism Parent Support Group
A supportive space for parents of autistic children to connect, share experiences, and develop effective strategies to enhance communication, manage challenges, and advocate for their child’s needs .
- Community Run
- Zoom/Google Meet
- Total Fee ₹ 3,000 For 4 sessions. (Approx ₹750 per session)
Cross-Disability Support Group
A peer support group for people with any and all physical (locomotor, visual) disabilities.
- Community Run
- Zoom/Google Meet
- Total Fee ₹ 3,000 For 4 sessions. (Approx ₹750 per session)
Grief or Loss (Grief Support Group)
Grief can feel lonely and isolating, we may be in hurry to ““get over”” or ““move on”” from it, this space is an intention to allow ourselves to grieve and collaboratively share and come up with ways of minimizing the pain.
- Community Run
- Zoom
- Total Fee ₹ 3500 For 6 sessions. (Approx ₹583 per session)
Grief Peer Meet (Grief Support Group)
This event is a support group gathering by Grief Peer Meet (Grief Support Group).
- Community Run
- 📌 Mumbai
- Agatsu Foundation Community Centre, Bandra West
- ₹ 0 (free!)
RAAH (Support Group For Rising Above Adversity with Hope)
This support group welcomes all individuals over the age of 18 who are facing various life challenges
- Facilitator Bio Included 🤗
- Community Run
- Every Monday and Wednesday
- 📌 Thane
- ₹ 299
Belong (Everyday Concerns Support Group)
Grief and loss are universal experiences, yet the journey through them is deeply personal. For your convenience, we’ve linked each group’s page, allowing you to explore their offerings further. If you feel drawn to one or more of these groups, we encourage you to reach out directly via the provided links. Writing to them can offer insight into their upcoming meetups and how you can become part of a community that understands and supports your journey through grief.
Remember, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and in the company of others who understand, healing becomes a shared journey. Whether you’re seeking solace in shared experiences, looking for strategies to navigate your grief, or simply needing a space to talk, these support groups stand ready to welcome you with open arms.
If you’re looking for therapists that work with clients experiencing grief, click here for our list of inclusive therapists across India, filtered for this criteria.
