Being There for Someone in Grief
with Marianna Cacciatore
Join us for this donation-based virtual
workshop with author Marianna Cacciatore
based on her book, Being There for Someone in Grief
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
10-11:30am
Every day we encounter people who are struggling because something or someone significant in their life is gone. In a culture that has often taught us to bypass or ignore our grief, navigating these situations does not always come naturally.
In this class Marianna Cacciatore will use poetry and teachings from her book, Being There for Someone in Grief, to help us acknowledge the many losses encountered in everyday life, and become more present when we find ourselves in the territory of grief.
Marianna Cacciatore, MDiv
Marianna’s book, Being There for Someone in Grief is a trusted resource for anyone who has ever wondered how to help a friend or loved one in grief. It is also a guide for hospice bereavement volunteers and others learning to work with people in grief. This skillful weaving of story and insight contains essential lessons for supporting people grieving from death, loss, and trauma.
Her soon to be released second book, The Heart Breaks Open–An Exploration in Love, Grief and Generosity is about the hopeful outcome of the grief journey. It explores the relationship between love and grief, and shows how sorrow can break open the heart if we let it.
“Marianna has literally spent the bulk of her life listening for where life refuses to wither…” — Wayne Muller