The Next Course: Culinary Grief Therapy Group

Rediscover connection, comfort, and confidence — one meal at a time.

Grieving the loss of a partner changes everything — including how we nourish ourselves. The Next Course is a 6-week culinary grief therapy class designed to support individuals who have lost a spouse or significant other and are learning how to cook, care, and connect in this new chapter of life.

 

Led by Andrea Gustafson, LISW of JMG Therapy & Counseling Services LLC, each session will explore how grief affects the brain and body, and offer practical tools to navigate daily life. Topics include mindfulness and grounding techniques, building a support system, asking for help, and redefining self-care and mealtime in the context of loss.

 

Alongside the therapeutic support, Andrea Love, owner of Dinner Delights, will guide participants in the kitchen—teaching how to scale down recipes, explore new meals, and find joy in cooking for one. Every week includes time for therapy, discussion, hands-on cooking instruction, and sharing a meal together.