Grounded Grief Walks: An Outdoor Grief Support Group

Schedule

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Lower Saltzman Trailhead | Portland, OR

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Join the Grounded Grief Team for gentle outdoor grief group woods walks with space for quiet, conversation, and connection.
About this Event

Our grief needs to move. And it sometimes needs companioning.
Join Grief Counselors Katherine Hatch, MSW, LCSW, and Alyssa Ackerman, B.A., LMT, for our outdoor grief group walks.

These in-person walks will include brief introductions, grounding exercises, readings, easeful walking in the woods, communal sharing, and no requirement to talk at any time.

Your pain and all that comes with your grief are welcome.


Logistics & Locations

Start Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Frequency: 12:30-1:30 PM Pacific Time, Tuesdays.

Location: Lower Saltzman Trail (Forest Park)

Pace: This group will adjust to the pace of its members.


Lower Saltzman Trail Details:

Meeting Point: Please meet at the white gate at the start of the main trail.

Terrain: This trail is on a slight incline; we will walk up and then turn around. Like all our locations, the path is unpaved and not level.

Parking: Unpaid parking is available on the side of the road

Preparation: Please wear weather-appropriate layers and bring water.

Link to more info: https://www.portland.gov/parks/trail-lower-saltzman


Participant Safety & Care
  • Pacing: Participation is always voluntary. We offer rest opportunities and seated reflection throughout the walk.
  • Confidentiality: We ask all participants to respect the privacy of the group. While we create a safe culture for sharing, we will be walking on a public trail.
  • Medical Considerations: By participating, you acknowledge you are physically able to engage in light to moderate walking on a slight grade and will monitor your own well-being.

Note: A signed consent and liability release is required to participate in Grounded Grief Walks.

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Where is it happening?

Lower Saltzman Trailhead, 6064-6086 Northwest Saltzman Road, Portland, United States

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