arrival & start time
soft arrival starts at 16h. at 16:30, we'll close the doors so we can start & end on time. please make sure to arrive before if you want to join the ritual! when you arrive, the main door should already be propped open. the ritual space is immediately to the left as you enter the building.
covid-19 - please test!
to protect facilitators & participants who are immunocompromised, disabled or chronically ill, we ask that you take a rapid test on the day of the ritual and stay home if you are experiencing viral symptoms. NB: rapid tests are more accurate if you swab your throat as well as your nose (if taking a throat swab, be sure to wait at least half an hour after drinking, eating or smoking. the best time to test is first thing when you wake up in the morning).
please bring
— an object related to / representing what you're grieving for
— a snack to share with the group
— comfortable clothing (or clothing that's significant for you in your grief)
— pen & paper, if you wish to take notes
— anything else you might need to feel comfortable & safe(r) in the space
— a covid test (and some spares if you have them)
heads-up
one of the principles of this ritual space is that grief takes many forms and that all of these forms are welcomed. it's always possible that another participant may express their grief in a way that is challenging, or activating, for you. we will do our best as a group to resource and support one another in such situations. there will also be a quiet space where you can go if you need a break, and you can ask someone to come with you if you need.
accessibility
the space is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. if you need specific assistance with accessibility, please let us know, we will do our best to help.
cancelations
knowing how many partipants are coming helps us prepare, allow people from the waiting list to join and know how many to cook for. if you registered but now won’t make it to the ritual, please let us know right away via grief-ritual-collective@googlegroups.com