Grief Walk at Springvale

Join Candice for a monthly slow, reflective walk in nature. A free, safe space to share memories, connect with others, and feel less alone.

Gentle Steps is about creating a welcoming space where memory, legacy, and nature come together to offer comfort and connection. Through walking, fresh air, and shared moments, we hope to restore a sense of ease and peace.

We’ll weave in gentle rituals and opportunities for expression, without the formality of therapy, and welcome all forms of grief: whether it’s the loss of a loved one, anticipatory grief, cultural grief, or even the passing of a beloved pet. Accessibility matters, so we’ll choose flat, paved paths and allow time for seated rests.

What to expect:

• Non clinical environment: No therapy - just genuine and gentle human connection

• Guided Walk: We’ll stroll together at a slow, inclusive pace. There will be space for quiet moments and natural conversation.

• Pause for Reflection: We may stop at a bench, tree, or memorial site to invite silence, grounding breaths, or perhaps a short poem or reading.

• Closing Circle: We’ll gather again for up to 20 mins for gentle closure, inviting reflections for those who wish to share. We might include a simple ritual and remind everyone of helpful resources.

• Optional Social Time: For those who’d like to stay, we can share tea or coffee at the café after our walk.

About your Facilitator

Candice is a psychologist, speaker, and grief educator known for her compassionate, down-to-earth presence and ability to hold space for life’s most complex emotional experiences. With formal education, research and a deeply personal connection to grief and loss, Candice brings both professional expertise and heartfelt authenticity to her work.

Candice has spoken at retreats, conferences, workshops, and online events, sharing insights on grief, trauma, emotional wellbeing, and the transformative power of healing. Her engaging, relatable style resonates with audiences navigating grief and loss, prolonged and disenfranchised grief (e.g. pet bereavement and IVF loss), trauma recovery and many mental health disorders. She has also contributed to podcasts, publications, and collaborative book projects exploring the many faces of grief.