MINDFULNESS, COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY FOR GRIEF™ (MCCG)
Grief is life-changing. And how we meet it matters.
Transform Your Grief Journey with Mindful, Compassionate Support
I’m Yasemin Isler, an educator, mindfulness teacher, and grief support professional with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through loss and transition in a grief-sensitive way.
While grief is a natural process, it can also bring intense emotions, isolation, or even a sense of disconnection from life. Well-meaning advice and quick fixes often fall short, leaving people feeling unseen or overwhelmed.
This site offers practical, compassionate resources grounded in mindfulness—tools that support you without pressure, honor your pace, and guide you through the messiness of real grief toward moments of peace and healing.
Explore how mindful grief support can help you heal.
My Approach to Grief Support:
With Deep Roots in Mindfulness and Grief Support
As the founder of Grief Circles and the creator of the Mindfulness, Compassion and Community for Grief™ (MCCG) framework for supporting grief and loss, I bring over 12 years of experience in grief support—and more than 40 years of devoted mindfulness and compassion practice.
I’m a certified death and grief educator, a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and an end-of-life professional. This unique blend allows me to offer a healing approach that is not only grounded in presence and care, but also deeply informed by real tools and lived experience.
TURNING TOWARDS GRIEF CAN OPEN THE DOOR TO HEALING.
And I believe that we need to do this Gently. Slowly. and Kindly.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
And I’m glad that you found your way here.
Welcome to a space of transformation, of hope, and of being-with your grief.
Here, you are fully supported—just as you are—as we honor your loss and your healing.
Whether you’re tending to your own grief or supporting someone else’s, I trust there is something here for you. Please explore the offerings, and feel free to reach out if you have questions or ideas for what kind of support would serve you or your community best.
Wishing you deep ease and peace.
— Yasemin Isler, Founder of Grief Circles
Healing Through Mindfulness, Compassion, and Community for Grief ™
Grief isn’t something to “fix.” It’s something to navigate with care, awareness, and the right support.
My approach weaves together:
✔ Cultivating presence with your grief, just as it is—without judgment or pressure.
✔ Creating space for your healing with warmth, gentleness, and deep understanding.
✔ Offering clear, accessible guidance you can actually use—on the hard days, and in everyday life.
✔ Offering choices of being in community, with me as your guide, or on your own as you navigate your grief.
Whether your grief is fresh or long-held, you’re welcome here—just as you are.
Healing Doesn’t Mean “Moving On.”
It means learning to live with your grief in a way that honors your loss and your life.
There is space for both.
Mind–Body–Heart–Spirit Support for Grief
Grief touches every part of us. That’s why my approach weaves together mindfulness, compassion, and practical guidance—meeting you where you are, and walking with you from there.
Whether you’re in the early days of grief, facing waves years later, or supporting someone through loss, you’re not alone.
Here, you’ll find:
Proven mindfulness-based and compassion-based practices
Self-paced grief courses
Personalized 1-on-1 support
Resources to hold onto in hard moments
This is a space for healing that’s sustainable, compassionate, and real.
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Three Pathways for Grief Support
However you’re experiencing grief, there’s a way to receive support that feels right for you.
You can move at your own pace on your own, with me as your guide, and in community, to discover and apply methods towards inner peace and relief amid your grief, empowering yourself with tools and autonomy. Join me in a gentle, holistic healing journey that honors your Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit. This is a compassionate space for navigating grief and loss with mindfulness and care. Whether you choose to stay on the surface or explore more deeply, you are welcome to move at your own pace and in your own time.
Navigating Grief In Your Own Terms
individually or in community
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1. Self-Paced Courses & Guides
Explored at your own rhythm.
On-demand, video-based offerings and guided resources designed to help you gently process your grief with mindfulness, clarity, and care.
2. 1-on-1 Grief Support
Personalized, compassionate guidance.
If you’re seeking deeper presence, reflection, or direction, private sessions offer a space to be fully seen and supported—just as you are.
3. Community-Based Offerings
Grieve in good company.
Join others on the path of healing through workshops, small groups, and shared mindfulness practices—where connection meets compassion.
The original Mindful and Compassionate Grief Circles
Not Sure Where to Begin?
If you’re feeling unsure or want more personalized guidance, you’re invited to schedule a private 30-minute 1-on-1 session with me. This time is for you—to explore your needs, receive mindful support, and discover the next step that feels right.
Take a Pause to catch your breath. Things may feel overwhelming. We can set up an initial session.
The Gentle Beginnings Grief Guide: Your First Step Towards Healing
Words from Those Who Have Been Here
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“Leave room for your grief to heal so you can take care of everything else in your life. Join me today.”
-Yasemin Isler, Founder
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““Grief has no timeline, be kind to yourself.” ”
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, and it can be a challenging journey to navigate alone.
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“Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while, a great wind carries me across the sky” ”
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