The Adaptive Grief Response (AGR)
Adaptive Grief Response™ (AGR) is a faith-centered framework developed by Shiloh SoulCare Services LLC to guide compassionate grief companionship. The AGR framework provides the theological and pastoral foundation used within the Rhythm of Grief® Program, equipping churches, ministry leaders, and grief companions to walk with individuals through grief with presence, spiritual formation, and hope.
AGR is not a clinical model. It is a pastoral and spiritual care framework designed for use in church and faith-based settings.
The AGR invites us into five Spirit-led movements:
Recognizing & Responding – Naming grief honestly.
Releasing & Receiving – Letting go of burdens, opening to God’s comfort.
Rebalancing & Renewing – Finding strength and new rhythms of life.
Reimagining & Restoring – Awakening to faith and love.
Integration & Blessing – Honoring the journey, carrying hope forward.
The AGR is not about rushing through grief. It is about walking with God in His timing, with companions who listen, pray, and care.
How the Framework Is Used
The Adaptive Grief Response™ framework is applied within the Rhythm of Grief® Program, which includes:
Church-based grief support groups
Facilitator-led circles of care
Ministry training and workshops
Retreats and spiritual formation experiences
Who This Framework Serves
The Adaptive Grief Response™ framework is designed for:
Church ministry leaders
Grief ministry facilitators
Lay caregivers and volunteers
Pastoral care teams
No counseling licensure is required.
Educational Use
The Adaptive Grief Response™ framework is taught through structured educational programs, workshops, and facilitator training offered by Shiloh SoulCare Services LLC as part of its grief ministry education initiatives.
Adaptive Grief Response™ Framework Modules
The Adaptive Grief Response™ framework is taught through a structured sequence of educational modules that guide participants through a faith-centered approach to grief companionship.
Module 1: Foundations of Grief and Faith-Based Companionship
Understanding grief through a biblical, pastoral, and spiritual formation lens.
Module 2: Recognizing & Responding
Learning to notice grief responses and respond with attentive presence and compassionate listening.
Module 3: Releasing & Receiving
Creating space for emotional and spiritual release while cultivating support, prayer, and care.
Module 4: Rebalancing & Renewing
Supporting the restoration of daily rhythms, spiritual practices, and emotional balance after loss.
Module 5: Reimagining & Restoring
Exploring identity, meaning, and hope as individuals adapt to life after loss.
Module 6: Integration & Blessing
Honoring the grief journey as part of one’s life story and offering blessing for the path forward.