Soft Landings
A Soft Place to Land After Loss
Support for the earliest days of grief — when everything feels uncertain.
What is
Soft Landings?
A gentle space for the earliest days of grief
In the days and weeks following a loss, everything can feel unfamiliar.
There may be shock.
There may be numbness.
There may be moments that feel like too much — and others that feel like nothing at all.
Soft Landings was created for this space. We will meet you at the very beginning — before you have words, before you have strength, before you know what comes next.
This 90-minute, practitioner-led experience offers a quiet, supportive environment where you are welcome to come exactly as you are.
Together, we offer:
- Simple grounding and breathing practices
- Light, optional movement to reconnect with your body
- Reassurance around common early grief experiences
- Practical guidance for the days and weeks following a loss
There is no expectation to share. There is no pressure to participate in any one way.
This is a place you can come when you don’t know what to do.
Each session gently adapts to those in the room, offering simple take-home supports you can return to when things feel overwhelming.
You don’t have to talk.
You don’t have to share.
You can simply come and sit.
Who is it for?
- Those in the first days, weeks, or months after a loss
- Those who feel overwhelmed, numb, or unsure what to do next
- Those not ready for traditional grief groups or counselling
- Those simply looking for a quiet place to be
What to expect?
- Small group setting
- Led by experienced palliative care and grief professionals
- Gentle breathing and grounding exercises
- Optional movement (fully adaptable)
- No requirement to speak or share
- Take-home supports for everyday challenges
A gentle toolkit.
Each session includes simple, practical supports for common early grief experiences such as:
- Sleep disruption
- Decision fatigue
- Administrative overwhelm
- Emotional waves
Participants receive small, easy-to-use resources to take home.
Meet the facilitators:
Sandy
Palliative Care OT,
Grief-informed Yoga Practitioner
Kim
Social Worker,
Palliative Care
Sandy Ayre and Kim Crowe MacKinnon have worked in end-of-life, grief and bereavement care in Edmonton for over a decade.
They bring professional experience, compassion and passion to supporting individuals and families through life's most difficult transition. Both are experienced advocates, educators and grief support providers to individuals as well as groups.
When you're ready for more:
As you move through your grief, you may also find support in our other grief support events - Soft Landings is simply the beginning.
Disclaimer: Soft Landings is a supportive, educational experience designed for the early days of grief. It is not therapy, counselling, or crisis intervention. While the session is facilitated by experienced professionals, it does not replace individualized mental health care. If you are in distress or feel you may need additional support, we gently encourage you to get further help, by connecting with a qualified counsellor, healthcare provider, or crisis support service.
CONTACT US
Do you have questions about Soft Landings?
Contact us today and we will promptly answer your questions.
TALK TO AN EXPERT
We are always here to answer your call.
Our Public Relations team will guide you and your family through our aftercare events.
Kristi Hammond
Public Relations Coordinator
