Individual Support

Virtual and In-Person Grief Support

You don't have to face grief alone. Angling In Grief Support offers compassionate one-on-one grief support from a trained grief professional to anyone in Georgia through secure virtual visits. We also provide in-person support in Ellijay, Georgia, for those who prefer to meet face-to-face.

Whether you're coping with the recent loss of a loved one or navigating a longer journey of grief, we're here to listen, encourage, and help.

To request a virtual or in-person visit, simply complete the form below. A member of our team will contact you within 1–2 business days to schedule your appointment.

Hope begins with a conversation. We're here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Structured Fly-fishing Grief Groups

Healing is a journey best taken with others. Our structured grief support groups combine practical grief education with the calming experience of learning the basics of fly fishing. Each session provides a safe, supportive environment where participants can better understand the grieving process, connect with others who have experienced loss, and discover how time on the water can promote reflection, resilience, and hope.

No previous fishing experience is necessary—we'll teach you everything you need to know.

We are currently seeking participants for a new group in Blue Ridge, Georgia. If you're interested in joining or would like more information, complete the form below. We'd love to welcome you as we begin this unique journey of healing together.

Group Sessions

No commitment until the second session

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Learn fly-fishing basics while practicing healthy grieving techniques. Here is a brief outline of the topics and skills we will cover:

  • Week 1: Meet and Greet Get to know your fellow participants and the Grief Coach. We will introduce the program and learn about basic fly tying gear.

  • Week 2: Gathering the Gear A basic introduction to the grief group. We will review policies, procedures, and guidelines for our time together, and discuss the basic gear for fly fishing.

  • Week 3: Approaching the Water Identifying our individual grief stories. We will also discuss the tactical ways to approach a body of water when fishing to minimize disturbance and maximize success.

  • Week 4: Wading In Identifying specific challenges to healthy grieving. We will also cover essential tips for safer wading, ensuring you have a solid foundation before entering the current.

  • Week 5: Reading the Water A time to share our grief stories in more depth. In the fishing portion, we will discuss where to find fish by identifying seams, eddies, and riffles where they naturally hold.

  • Week 6: Casting As we begin to put our emotions into motion, we will have our first casting lesson. This covers the rhythm and mechanics required to present the fly effectively.

  • Week 7: The Drift Evaluating our grief stories to see how they have evolved. We will also discuss the importance of a natural drift—learning how to mend the line so the fly moves naturally with the current.

  • Week 8: Setting the Hook Exploring our new story and who we are becoming after loss. In fishing, we discuss good ways to set a hook, focusing on the timing, direction, and pressure needed to ensure a solid connection.

  • Week 9: Landing the Fish Discussing what it means to be living your new reality. We will go over tips on landing a fish safely and effectively, and introduce the concept of contemplative fly fishing as a tool for ongoing healing.

  • Week 10: Time on the Water Our final session is spent together on the river. We will spend a couple of hours on the water practicing what we have learned, honoring our progress, and finding peace in the flow of the stream.

We do not provide licensed clinical counselors at this time. Our services are provided by a professional grief coach. We do not treat or diagnose mental illnesses.