Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts (virtual)

Virtual

Join us for this ongoing virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will send participants a homework prompt prior to each group for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. No art experience needed. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing,...

KidsZone – Jan.

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups. January's theme – Shadow Boxes REGISTER HERE

Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing (virtual)

Virtual

Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience of sharing and practicing mindfulness meditation in community encourages a deeper sense of the present moment, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps us move toward...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, January 2 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, January 9...

Event Series Lights of Remembrance

Lights of Remembrance

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

We invite you to select one of the dates to attend and celebrate the life of your loved one through light, imagery, and quiet reflection as you walk along the illuminated pathways on our campus. If you would like us to light a luminary in honor of your loved one, please visit transitionslifecare.org/lor to fill...

Event Series Lights of Remembrance

Lights of Remembrance

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

We invite you to select one of the dates to attend and celebrate the life of your loved one through light, imagery, and quiet reflection as you walk along the illuminated pathways on our campus. If you would like us to light a luminary in honor of your loved one, please visit transitionslifecare.org/lor to fill...

S.O.S. Teen Group

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person. Through discussion prompts and interactive activities, participants will have an opportunity to name their experiences of grief build positive coping skills, and connect with...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek comfort in nature and connection with others as we walk the paths at the Museum Park at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The paths...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, January 2 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, January 9...

The Grief Academy – Jan.

Virtual

The Grief Academy (TGA) is a virtual program designed for families who have lost a child between the ages of 5 - 18 or has a child who has lost a significant person. It provides grief fundamentals in an educational group setting and extends insight into specialized grief processes. TGA is offered virtually, every other...

Transitions Kids Patient & Family Advisory Committee

Virtual

The Patient & Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) is a space for those who have worked with Transitions Kids (TK) to collaborate with the organization to improve and develop practices and policies that are informed by patient/family perspectives. The goal of PFAC is to support TK in improving and evaluating their practices and policies by patient...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, January 2 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, January 9...

The Value of Anger Expressive Arts Workshop (virtual)

Virtual

Anger is a complex emotion. This expressive arts workshop provides an opportunity for participants to explore how anger might be covering our more difficult-to-engage emotions as well as uncover the insights anger may have to share with us. Facilitators will incorporate a variety of practices in this exploration of anger including education, group discussion, guided...

S.O.S. Teen Group

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person. Through discussion prompts and interactive activities, participants will have an opportunity to name their experiences of grief build positive coping skills, and connect with...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

KidsZone – Feb.

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups. February’s theme – Candle Making REGISTER HERE

Volunteer Information Session – 2024

Virtual

Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a half-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our How to Become a Volunteer page for more information....

Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts (virtual)

Virtual

Join us for this ongoing virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will send participants a homework prompt prior to each group for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. No art experience needed. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing,...

Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing (virtual)

Virtual

Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. Participants will be introduced to practical tools for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life as they navigate their grief. No experience needed. Mondays,  6:00–7:30pm February 12 March 11...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek comfort in nature and connection with others as we walk the paths at the Museum Park at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The paths...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, February 6 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, February 13...

She Shed: A Safe Space for Grieving Mothers – Feb.

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

The death of a child can be one of the most devastating traumas a parent can experience. Transitions Kids is here to provide care, support, and compassion along with a circle of other parents who understand the intense grief that erupts when a child (of any age) dies. Each grief support session will explore issues...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, February 6 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, February 13...

Book Club (virtual)

Virtual

Calling all readers! Join us in discussing “It's OK That You’re NOT OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand” by Megan Devine. Discussion will be generated through thought provoking prompts and questions and woven with grief education. Please note the following trigger warning in this book: Brief mention of drowning. For...

The Art of Grief: Felted Rock Workshop

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

Grief can leave us feeling untethered and lost. Finding practices and objects that help us feel grounded is essential in the healing process. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the meditative process of wet felting and leave with their own grounding object – a felted rock. Registration is required; space is limited. Call...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

KidsZone – March

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups....

The Grieving Brain Workshop

Virtual

Do you ever wonder why you experience so many emotional, mental, and physical symptoms associated with your grief? Join us as we delve into the ways that grief affects our...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

The Grief Academy – March

Virtual

The Grief Academy (TGA) is a virtual program designed for families who have lost a child between the ages of 5 – 18 or has a child who has lost a significant person. It provides grief fundamentals in an educational group setting and extends insight into specialized grief processes. TGA is offered virtually, every other...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

S.O.S. Teen Group

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person. Through discussion prompts and interactive activities, participants will have an opportunity to name their experiences of grief, build positive coping skills, and connect with...

KidsZone – April

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups....

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

How to Use Yoga in Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Participants will learn a handful of yoga tools, practice them together and, if desired, share what they notice. Join us for this gentle exploration of how yoga can support you...

Nurturing Nests: A Family Workshop

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

This workshop is an opportunity for families of all ages, shapes, sizes, and relationships to create a tribute to your shared grief journey. Through the act of decorating a birdhouse,...

S.O.S Teen Group – April 18

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, April 4 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, April 11...

S.O.S. Teen Group – 5/2

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

KidsZone – May

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups....

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Spring Remembrance – POSTPONED

Spring Remembrance has been postponed due to the rainy forecast. Please see the new date information on May 21.

S.O.S. Teen Group – 5/16

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

She Shed: A Safe Space for Grieving Mothers – May

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

The death of a child can be one of the most devastating traumas a parent can experience. Transitions Kids is here to provide care, support, and compassion along with a...

Grief Academy – May

Virtual

The Grief Academy (TGA) is a virtual program designed for family systems that have lost a child between 5 - 18 or has a child who has lost a significant...

Spring Remembrance

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

We invite you to join us for an offering of remembrance and renewal. You will be guided through our campus on a path to honor your grief. This outdoor experience...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

S.O.S. Teen Group – 5/30

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

KidsZone – June

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups....

The Art of Grief: Terrarium Workshop

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

This experiential workshop combines art and nature elements to explore grief experiences. Participants will create nature-based art to invite the healing power of nature and explore the various layers of...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Event Series Grief’s No Picnic

Grief’s No Picnic

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

Sharing a meal can be an intimate opportunity to pause, connect, and tend to ourselves and our loved ones. For many grievers, mealtime can be a source of anxiety and...

S.O.S. Teen Group – 6/13

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

S.O.S. Teen Group – 6/27

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

Pilobolus re: CREATION at American Dance Festival

Page Auditorium at Duke 402 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC, United States

This is dynamic collection of modern dance pieces that captures themes of youth, playfulness, and mystery. Come see the famous shadow dance technique with moving illusions and surreal narrative. Register...

KidsZone – July

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups....

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Moving with Grief

Downtown Cary Park 327 S. Academy St, Cary, NC, United States

Running and jogging can help someone actively grieving connect with nature, their body, those running alongside them, and with the complex emotions common in grief. Each of us grieves at...

Moving with Grief

Downtown Cary Park 327 S. Academy St, Cary, NC, United States

Running and jogging can help someone actively grieving connect with nature, their body, those running alongside them, and with the complex emotions common in grief. All bodies, levels, and abilities...

S.O.S. Teen Group – 7/11

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...

Grief Academy – July

Virtual

The Grief Academy (TGA) is a virtual program designed for family systems that have lost a child between 5 – 18 or has a child who has lost a significant...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, June 18 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Tuesday, June 25...

Anxiety & Grief

Virtual

This workshop explores the different ways anxiety can manifest in our lives after a loss and discusses practices that can help to increase our feeling of safety and decrease our anxiety. Registration is required by calling 919-719-7199. Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue...

Transitions Kids Patient & Family Advisory Committee

Virtual

The Patient & Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) is a space for those who have worked with Transitions Kids (TK) to collaborate with the organization to improve and develop practices and...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

How to Use Yoga in Grief

Virtual

Participants will learn a handful of yoga tools, practice them together and, if desired, share what they notice. Join us for this gentle exploration of how yoga can support you...

Event Series Continuing Bonds Art Circle

Continuing Bonds Art Circle

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is there a memorial project you've been wanting to work on, but can't seem to find the time? We will create art in this circle of support to honor our loved ones. Participants can bring their own projects or utilize the variety of materials provided. Art therapists will provide support as you create at your...

Paul Taylor Dance Company at American Dance Festival

Page Auditorium at Duke 402 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC, United States

This Company will present three masterpieces from its repertory including Mercuric Tidings with thirteen dancers in pink costumes flashing across the stage in Taylor’s signature style. Register to attend Paul Taylor Dance Company HERE.

KidsZone – August

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups. August's theme – Trail Mix REGISTER HERE

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Volunteer Information Session – 2024

Virtual

Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a half-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our How to Become a Volunteer page for more information....

Book Club (virtual)

Virtual

Calling all readers! Join us in discussing “It’s OK That You’re NOT OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand” by Megan Devine. Discussion will be generated through thought provoking prompts and questions and woven with grief education. Please note the following trigger warning in this book: Brief mention of drowning. For a synopsis...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Monday, July 29 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Monday, August 5...

Mindfulness Meditation (virtual)

Virtual

Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of posture, movement, and breath. Participants will be introduced to tools for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life as they navigate their grief. No experience needed. Mondays,  6:00–7:30pm June 10 July 8 Aug 12 Sept 9...

Event Series Continuing Bonds Art Circle

Continuing Bonds Art Circle

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is there a memorial project you've been wanting to work on, but can't seem to find the time? We will create art in this circle of support to honor our loved ones. Participants can bring their own projects or utilize the variety of materials provided. Art therapists will provide support as you create at your...

Event Series Grief’s No Picnic

Grief’s No Picnic

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

Sharing a meal can be an intimate opportunity to pause, connect, and tend to ourselves and our loved ones. For many grievers, mealtime can be a source of anxiety and dread. Attend one or both dates where we will talk about what is hard about eating and cooking when grieving, share tips and recipes with...

She Shed: A Safe Space for Grieving Mothers – August

Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, United States

The death of a child can be one of the most devastating traumas a parent can experience. Transitions Kids is here to provide care, support, and compassion along with a circle of other parents who understand the intense grief that erupts when a child (of any age) dies. Each grief support session will explore issues...

Event Series Conversations on Grief

Conversations on Grief (virtual)

Virtual

Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief Monday, July 29 Anger, Guilt, and Regret Monday, August 5...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts (virtual)

Virtual

Join us for this ongoing virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will send participants a homework prompt prior to each group for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. No art experience needed. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing,...

Camp BRIGHT

John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,, Raleigh, United States

Camp BRIGHT: Being Real in Grief, Hope, and Transition, is a free, one-day camp for youth ages 5–12 who experienced the death of a significant person. Grief techniques are creatively...

The Grief Academy – September CANCELED

Virtual

CANCELED The Grief Academy (TGA) is a virtual program designed for families who have lost a child between the ages of 5 – 18 or has a child who has...

Event Series Grief Walk

Grief Walk

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, United States

The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving. Join us as we seek...

S.O.S Teen Group – 9/19

Virtual

Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant...