Raymee Grief Center

What is it?

We believe that no one has to grieve alone.

The Raymee Grief Center provides free one-on-one Grief Consultations and Grief support groups for individuals and families who are affected by grief. Run by therapists at The LightHouse Arabia, the center can help you to understand what to expect from grief, how grief can impact you, and how to heal you and your family.

Modelled on The Dougy Center – the National Center for Grieving Children and Families in the US, the center was founded to give everyone in the UAE the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment.

If you, or someone you know is grieving the death of a loved one, our doors and our hearts are open to you - regardless of when the loss occurred. Allowing life to return to you after a significant loss, begins with understanding what to expect from grief, and how it can impact you.

Who needs it?

Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to find the solutions to problems including:

Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, for children as well as adults
Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal one’s self
The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual
Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process

Individual and Group Services

Grief Consultations

A confidential, 50-minute session with a grief specialist, one-on-one. During this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of what grief is, what to expect from it, and how to heal through it. To schedule your complimentary Grief Consultation, please contact us on T. +971 (0)4 380 2088.

Grief Support Groups

The Raymee Grief Center runs a variety of free-of-charge Grief support groups each month for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one. To register, please book directly via our Events page on the website. A one-time free-of-cost 50-minute Grief Consultation will be required prior to joining a group. Please contact us on T. +971 (0)4 380 2088 to schedule.

Most of our Grief support groups and other support groups are currently taking place online via Zoom, while some take place in-person at The LightHouse Arabia.

Our Grief support groups include:

Motherless Daughters

For women 21+ years who have lost their mother and come together and share experiences, feelings and offer support.

Suitable for: Adults, 21 yrs+

Adult Grief Support

A small group open to men and women 18+ years who are grieving the death of someone significant to them.

Suitable for: Adults, 18 yrs+

Partner Loss

This is a safe and supportive space for individuals who have lost their partners (married or unmarried). The group aims to provide participants with a space to speak openly about their grief alongside others who have shared experiences. Suitable for Adults 21+ years.

Suitable for: Adults, 21 yrs+

Little Lifetimes

For pregnancy and infant loss. We are honored to offer this grief support group for parents who are grieving the loss of a child. You do not need to go through your grief alone.

Suitable for: Parents

Shared Grief for Palestine support group

As we bear witness to Palestine’s pain and suffering, we are confronted with a profound grief. This new group provides a space to come together to share the grief and offer solace and mutual support. We strive to process the shared trauma and sorrow with empathy and respect. Here, you are not alone in your grief. *This group will be offered multiple times throughout the month, at varying times and with different clinician facilitators.

All groups will take place online (Zoom). An initial Grief Consultation is not needed prior to
registering for this group.

Suitable for: Adults, 18 yrs+