Volunteer Information Session
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the...
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Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, October 7 Communicating My Needs Thursday, October 14 Who Am I Now? Thursday, October...
Free
Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts via Zoom
Join us for this four-session virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of homework prompts for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. Each week, the group...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, October 7 Communicating My Needs Thursday, October 14 Who Am I Now? Thursday, October...
Free
Writing Workshop: A Letter to My Loved One
Writing can be a tool for connecting and healing, for reflecting on the experience of grief, and for acknowledging what is lost while also affirming all that endures. This workshop will provide prompts and musings for participants to employ as they compose a letter to their loved one. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Free
Preparing for Grief Through the Holidays (1.0 Contact Hour)
Grief feelings and reactions can intensify and be triggered by the holiday season. Taking care of yourself involves care on many levels: emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, and as a family. This session will explore practical ways to care for yourself and those you care for and to “survive” and cope with grief throughout the upcoming...
Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts via Zoom
Join us for this four-session virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of homework prompts for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. Each week, the group...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Free
Understanding Grief and Loss – Preparing for the holidays
This presentation defines the differences between loss, grief and mourning as we explore how to effectively help those who are grieving while taking care of ourselves. We will also discuss additional bereavement resources and services that are available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. After signing up you will receive...
Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing via Zoom
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...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Free
Volunteer Information Session
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Free
Honoring Veterans at End of Life (1.0 Contact Hour)
More than 1,700 US Veterans die every day.* Many of them have never been properly recognized or thanked for their service to our country. This session will describe some of...
Holiday Expressive Arts Workshops via Zoom
An opportunity to use the arts to explore grief and honor loved ones. A free supply kit is available for pickup at the Grief Center by appointment. A supply list...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Free
Grief at the Holidays: A Conversation on Coping via Zoom
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During this single session workshop, we’ll discuss the importance of planning, self-care, and ways of honoring, remembering, and celebrating. Registration required by calling 919.719.7199.
Free
Transitions LifeCare 101 – What is hospice and how can we help?
In this conversation participants will gain a deeper understanding of the story of Transitions LifeCare and the services we offer to the families and loved ones in our community who are suffering from life limiting illnesses. This presentation will help to dispel many misconceptions surrounding end of life care by describing how are services work,...
Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice: What’s the Difference? (1.0 Contact Hour)
Death is not an event but a series of transitions in declining health. Ninety percent of us will die from a predictable chronic or terminal illness extending over months or years. It’s important to know the variety of services available to best navigate these transitions including palliative care, home health, and hospice. This session explains...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, November 2 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, November 9 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, November...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, November 30 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, December 7 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, December...
Free
Grief at the Holidays: A Conversation on Coping via Zoom
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During this single session workshop, we’ll discuss the importance of planning, self-care, and ways of honoring, remembering, and celebrating. Registration required by calling 919.719.7199.
Free
Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing via Zoom
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...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, November 30 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, December 7 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, December...
Free
Grief at the Holidays: A Conversation on Coping via Zoom
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During this single session workshop, we’ll discuss the importance of planning, self-care, and ways of honoring, remembering, and celebrating. Registration required by calling 919.719.7199.
Free
Holiday Expressive Arts Workshops via Zoom
An opportunity to use the arts to explore grief and honor loved ones. A free supply kit is available for pickup at the Grief Center by appointment. A supply list is also available. No art experience needed. Registration required by calling 919.719.7199 at least one week prior to start of group. If you are unable...
Free
Death Rituals in Different Faiths & Cultures (1.0 Contact Hour)
Death is the most inevitable fact of life and the “great equalizer.” How death is perceived, interpreted, and responded to varies widely across cultures and religious practices. This session will provide a deeper understanding of the diversity and complexity of how various cultures and faith communities approach end of life, death, and burial rituals. After registering...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, November 30 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, December 7 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, December...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, November 30 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, December 7 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, December...
Free
Volunteer Information Session – 2022
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing via Zoom
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...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Expressive Arts Self-Care Series via Zoom
Grief is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. These workshops will allow each participant to explore their unique grief needs and engage in self-care through art-making. A free supply kit is...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Free
Social Isolation & Loneliness (Contact Hour)
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to the health of anyone but especially to those who are aging. In this presentation we will discuss strategies to...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Free
The Four Things That Matter Most via Zoom
Through more than 25 years of caring for gravely ill patients and their families, Ira Byock, M.D., has discovered the life-transforming power of four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I...
Volunteer Information Session – 2022
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the...
The Four Things That Matter Most via Zoom
Through more than 25 years of caring for gravely ill patients and their families, Ira Byock, M.D., has discovered the life-transforming power of four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Free
Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing via Zoom
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...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Free
Encouraging the Heart of a Caregiver via Zoom
Together we will explore proven strategies that help both personal and professional caregivers to find the much needed rest and courage to draw from while navigating their caregiving journey. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Social Isolation & Loneliness (Contact Hour)
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to the health of anyone but especially to those who are aging. In this presentation we will discuss strategies to maintain social connections and discover resources that are available for the isolated and lonely. In a time when we are socially distanced from others, we...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Expressive Arts Self-Care Series via Zoom
Grief is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. These workshops will allow each participant to explore their unique grief needs and engage in self-care through art-making. A free supply kit is available for pickup at the Grief Center prior to each workshop. No art experience needed. Registration required by calling 919.719.7199 at least one week prior...
Free
Encouraging the Heart of a Caregiver via Zoom
Together we will explore proven strategies that help both personal and professional caregivers to find the much needed rest and courage to draw from while navigating their caregiving journey. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Moral and Ethical Dilemmas at End of Life – via Zoom
End-of-life care focuses on preventing and relieve suffering as much as possible while respecting the patients’ personal desires. Medical technology intended to extend life may also increase suffering and prolong the dying process. Making decisions regarding resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and withholding and withdrawing treatments can fragment families struggling with moral and ethical dilemmas. This presentation...
Volunteer Information Session – 2022
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our Become a Volunteer page for more information. This will be a...
Moral and Ethical Dilemmas at End of Life – via Zoom
End-of-life care focuses on preventing and relieve suffering as much as possible while respecting the patients’ personal desires. Medical technology intended to extend life may also increase suffering and prolong the dying process. Making decisions regarding resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and withholding and withdrawing treatments can fragment families struggling with moral and ethical dilemmas. This presentation...
Mindfulness Meditation for Grief and Healing via Zoom
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...
Free
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)
VirtualThe 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 (age 18 or under) dies. Each grief support session will explore...
Free
Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess – via Zoom
Inspired by the book, “A Beginner’s Guide to the End” by Dr. BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger, this presentation will offer practical tips for how to leave behind a legacy that will endure, coupled with strategies for cleaning out your physical and emotional attic. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Expressive Arts Self-Care Series via Zoom
Grief is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. These workshops will allow each participant to explore their unique grief needs and engage in self-care through art-making. A free supply kit is available for pickup at the Grief Center prior to each workshop. No art experience needed. Registration required by calling 919.719.7199 at least one week prior...
Free
Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess – via Zoom
Inspired by the book, “A Beginner’s Guide to the End” by Dr. BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger, this presentation will offer practical tips for how to leave behind a legacy that will endure, coupled with strategies for cleaning out your physical and emotional attic. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Grief Ed Course (Virtual)
Grief has many faces, and everyone will experience it at some point in life. Despite that, most people are misinformed about grief and may feel they are all alone. But the truth is, they are not alone! Transitions Kids offers the education and support they need. The Transitions Kids Grief Ed Course is a set...
Free
Ethical Issues at End of Life
Describes common ethical challenges faced near end of life. We’ll review basic ethical principles that can be used as guidelines for making tough decisions. We'll apply these principles to case...
Conversations on Grief via Zoom
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, January 6 | Tuesday, February 15...
Free
Corvettes International 23rd Annual Fun in the Sun Car Show
This car show benefits Transitions LifeCare. The car show is open to all cars (muscle cars, pony cars, street rods, classic cars, foreign, exotic and trucks) plus NCCC Corvette participates...
Healthcare Power of Attorney & Living Wills – via Zoom
Many people with a chronic or terminal condition do not have a Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will. This presentation explains what these are and how to prepare them...
Volunteer Information Session – 2022
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the...
Healthcare Power of Attorney & Living Wills – via Zoom
Many people with a chronic or terminal condition do not have a Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will. This presentation explains what these are and how to prepare them...
Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)
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...
Free
Grief Ed Course (Virtual)
Grief has many faces, and everyone will experience it at some point in life. Despite that, most people are misinformed about grief and may feel they are all alone. But the truth is, they are not alone! Transitions Kids offers the education and support they need. The Transitions Kids Grief Ed Course is a set...
Free
The Five Wishes via Zoom (afternoon event)
Learn practical tips on selecting a healthcare power of attorney and making your wishes known to your loved ones regarding your future medical care. Using a simple and comprehensive document...
The Five Wishes via Zoom (evening event)
Learn practical tips on selecting a healthcare power of attorney and making your wishes known to your loved ones regarding your future medical care. Using a simple and comprehensive document called Five Wishes, we will guide you through the process one step at a time, helping you have conversations concerning the issues that matter the...