Grounded Grief Walks PDX

“Our grief needs to move. And it sometimes needs companionship.”

Join Katherine Hatch, MSW, LCSW, and Alyssa Ackerman, B.A., LMT, for a weekly outdoor grief group walk. These walks integrate gentle movement, nature-based grounding, and guided reflective practices to support you as you process your grief.

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: Weekly @ 12:30-1:30 PM PST

• Locations: Lower Saltzman Trail (Forest Park)

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

  
  

Know Before You Go (Lower Saltzman Trail Details)

If the walk is held at Lower Saltzman Trail, please keep the following in mind:

• 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, please be mindful that we are in a public outdoor space.

• Medical Considerations: By participating, you acknowledge you are physically able to engage in light to moderate walking and will monitor your own well-being.

  
  

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

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