Grief counseling on a voluntary basis.
Holy Grief Art offers sensitive and creative grief counseling for teenagers and young adults aged 18 to 32. As a non-profit and voluntary offering within the framework of a Young Grief Essen, it enables participants to express and process their grief through art. The question "Can grief be considered art?" is central to this discussion, as creative forms of expression such as painting, music, or writing serve as valuable tools for healing and dealing with loss and pain. In the grief group, participants find not only support but also space to share their feelings in a safe, respectful environment.
What mark do we want to leave in this world?
At Holy Grief Art, we often think about the legacy we want to leave behind. It's not just about what we create or the spaces we hold, but also how we touch the hearts of those we accompany in their grief. Our legacy is meant to be one of compassion, creativity, and healing—helping others understand, express, and process their grief through the power of art.
We want to create a safe and open space where people can express their grief without fear of judgment. We want to show that it's okay to feel pain and that grief is not a weakness, but a shared experience that connects us. Through art, we believe people can find new ways to understand their emotions and ultimately heal.
Our wish is that the legacy of Holy Grief Art as a Young Grief Essen is one of hope, comfort, and empowerment. We want to show those who walk this path with us that grief is not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter of growth, creativity, and connection with self and others.
Personal experiences with the topic of grief.
Peter's personal experience of losing a close family member has led him to want to share these profound and life-changing experiences with others who have had similar experiences. His father died when Peter was still a teenager.
Since there were no comparable grief groups for young people at the time, Peter shared his knowledge to help grieving people through volunteer work. In 2019, he decided to support the Youth Grief Group Essen. As the contact person for IT matters, he was able to optimally utilize his passion for his job there until 2024.
Now, as founder and member of the management team of Holy Grief Art, Peter is fully contributing his experience and expertise from the past years and is thus realizing his dream of being able to really help people.
Qualification as a family and child bereavement counselor.
He was admitted to the outpatient hospice service at the Alfried Krupp Hospital Rüttenscheid until 2024 and has completed further training to become a family bereavement companion (according to M. Schroeter-Rupieper) in 2023 and completed advanced training as a family and child bereavement companion in 2024.
We are looking for volunteer support.
The need for professional grief counseling is great and the number of requests is almost impossible to manage. That's why we're looking for you to join our management team on a voluntary basis and perhaps your story will be here very soon.
Qualifications?
First and foremost, you should be human. If you have artistic talent or qualifications in grief counseling, that's even better, but it's not a prerequisite.
Interest?
Then feel free to write us an e-mail, use the contact form or simply call +49 176 / 43643173.