Trauma-Informed Care: Why It’s Important

Trauma-informed care acknowledges that caregivers need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective care. We’ll review how to recognize and respond to the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma in those who’ve experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Register HERE or below...

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 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...

Trauma-Informed Care: Why It’s Important

Trauma-informed care acknowledges that caregivers need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective care. We’ll review how to recognize and respond to the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma in those who’ve experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Register HERE or below...

Free
Event Series Conversations on Grief via Zoom

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 Tuesday, May 10 |  Thursday, June 16...

Free

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 Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

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 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

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 artmaking and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature collage, sewing,...

Event Series Conversations on Grief via Zoom

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 Tuesday, May 10 |  Thursday, June 16...

Free
Event Series Grief Ed Course (Virtual)

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

Understanding Grief and Loss

In this presentation we will explore ways to more effectively help care for ourselves and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will also discuss additional bereavement resources and services that are available in our area. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.

Free
Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

Understanding Grief and Loss

In this presentation we will explore ways to more effectively help care for ourselves and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will also discuss additional bereavement resources and services that are available in our area. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.

Free

Geriatric Care: Preparing for the Silver Tsunami

Participants will learn about how to use care coordination and home-based primary care to optimize the health and well-being of older adults. Register HERE for this Zoom event. Upon completion of the event, you will be sent a link for your evaluation and certificate. Transitions LifeCare is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional...

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

Dementia Loss Workshop (Virtual) CANCELLED

Virtual

Losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnoses often involves experiencing two deaths: the slow recession of the person you knew and their eventual physical death. This workshop aims to support grievers by identifying and exploring the unique aspects of dementia loss. Registration is required to receive a meeting code; please call...

The Value of Anger Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual

Anger is often perceived as a “bad” emotion to experience. This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about anger, engage in healthy ways to express and release it, and explore a new relationship with this complex emotion. Facilitators will incorporate a variety of practices in this exploration of anger including education, group...

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 (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

Family Dynamics at End of Life

This session reviews the complexity and uniqueness of each patient’s family. Understanding how our roles and beliefs influence our lives, and those of who we care for, improves our approach to caring for them at end of life. An interactive exercise will be used to demonstrate what the culture is within your own family unit....

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 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...

Family Dynamics at End of Life

This session reviews the complexity and uniqueness of each patient’s family. Understanding how our roles and beliefs influence our lives, and those of who we care for, improves our approach to caring for them at end of life. An interactive exercise will be used to demonstrate what the culture is within your own family unit....

Free
Event Series Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

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 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
Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

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 artmaking and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature collage, sewing,...

Event Series Camp BRIGHT: OIympians in the Making

Camp BRIGHT: OIympians in the Making

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Camp BRIGHT is a one-day camp for youth ages 5–14 who are impacted by the death of a significant person. Therapeutic techniques are creatively infused by trained bereavement specialists to create a safe, fun, loving, and educational atmosphere where families can continue their journey toward healing. Camp BRIGHT 2022 is called "Olympians in the Making."...

Free
Event Series Camp BRIGHT: OIympians in the Making

Camp BRIGHT: OIympians in the Making

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Camp BRIGHT is a one-day camp for youth ages 5–14 who are impacted by the death of a significant person. Therapeutic techniques are creatively infused by trained bereavement specialists to create a safe, fun, loving, and educational atmosphere where families can continue their journey toward healing. Camp BRIGHT 2022 is called "Olympians in the Making."...

Free
Event Series Grief Ed Course (Virtual)

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

Social Isolation and Loneliness

The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to anyone’s health but especially affects those who are aging. We will discuss practical strategies to help ourselves and others to maintain social connections and discover the resources available for the isolated and lonely. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.

Free
Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

Social Isolation and Loneliness

The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to anyone’s health but especially affects those who are aging. We will discuss practical strategies to help ourselves and others to maintain social connections and discover the resources available for the isolated and lonely. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.

Free

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

Addressing Total Pain

Dying painfully is the #1 fear of the terminally ill. The “Total Pain” concept explains how pain is not only physical but psychological, social, and spiritual. This session explores the different characteristics and types of pain, how to assess it and non-pharmacological ways to ease it. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.

Free
Event Series Volunteer Information Session – 2022

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...

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

Addressing Total Pain

Dying painfully is the #1 fear of the terminally ill. The “Total Pain” concept explains how pain is not only physical but psychological, social, and spiritual. This session explores the different characteristics and types of pain, how to assess it and non-pharmacological ways to ease it. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.,

Free

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 artmaking and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature collage, sewing,...

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 Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

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 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
Event Series The Value of Anger Workshop (Virtual)

The Value of Anger Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual

Anger is often perceived as a “bad” emotion to experience. This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about anger, engage in healthy ways to express and release it, and explore a new relationship with this complex emotion. Facilitators will incorporate a variety of practices in this exploration of anger including education, group...

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

What is Palliative Care?

Discover practical insights on what palliative care offers and how Transitions LifeCare can be a resource for those seeking to manage the pain and symptoms that accompany a serious life-limiting illness. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.

Free
Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

What is Palliative Care?

Discover practical insights on what palliative care offers and how we at Transitions LifeCare can be a resource for those seeking to manage the pain and symptoms that accompany a serious life-limiting illness. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.tive

Addressing Total Pain

Pain is a major fear of people facing the end of life. This session reviews the four components of the “Total Pain Concept”: physical, social, spiritual, and psychological/emotional. An overview of how to assess pain in conscious and unconscious patients will be covered as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions commonly used to address the...

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Understanding Grief Tuesday, July...

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...

Spiritual Care at End of Life

This session describes the importance of spiritual care in bringing meaning and hope to those living with a serious or terminal illness. We’ll review how you can support others regardless of differences and diversities in our beliefs. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.

Event Series Volunteer Information Session – 2022

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...

Spiritual Care at End of Life

This session describes the importance of spiritual care in bringing meaning and hope to those living with a serious or terminal illness. We’ll review how you can support others regardless of differences and diversities in our beliefs. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.

Event Series Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

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 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
Event Series Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts

Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts

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. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature collage, sewing,...

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief...

Event Series KidsZone Grief Therapy

KidsZone Grief Therapy

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

KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children ages 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups. Refreshments will be served. Email us at kidsgrief@transitionslifecare.org for more information. When 3rd Friday of the month except for December 6:00-7:30pm Themes "Read With Me"...

Free
Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief...

Honoring Veterans at End of Life (evening)

Veterans face many unique challenges at the end of life and often the families and loved ones find themselves unprepared to adequately address these needs. In this presentation participants will gain an understanding of the unique needs that a veteran often faces when approaching the end of their life and we will identify strategies for...

Event Series Volunteer Information Session – 2022

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...

Event Series Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief...

Honoring Veterans at End of Life (Noon)

Veterans face many unique challenges at the end of life and often the families and loved ones find themselves unprepared to adequately address these needs. In this presentation participants will gain an understanding of the unique needs that a veteran often faces when approaching the end of their life and we will identify strategies for...

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 (Virtual)

Conversations on Grief (Virtual)

Virtual

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 time/day that best suits your schedule. Choose the day/time that best suits your schedule. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199. Understanding Grief...

Event Series Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts

Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts

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. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature collage, sewing,...

Event Series Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

Grieving Mothers Group (Virtual)

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 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

Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care (Noon)

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. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.

Holiday Expressive Arts Workshop

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

An opportunity to use the arts to explore grief and honor loved ones. No art experience needed. If you are unable to attend but would like to create your own luminary, you are welcome to make an appointment to pick up a free kit. Registration required at least one week prior to start of group...

Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care (evening)

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. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.

Event Series KidsZone Grief Therapy

KidsZone Grief Therapy

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

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

Free

Trauma Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care: What Is It, and Why Is It Important? This class covers the basics about providing trauma-informed care and how you can use these principles to provide the best care for patients, residents, and families in your care. 1.0 Contact Hour Register HERE for this Zoom event. Upon completion of the event, you will...

Grief at the Holidays: A Conversation on Coping (Virtual)

Virtual

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. Please call 919.719.7199 for more info or...

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 Lights of Remembrance

Lights of Remembrance

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

Tuesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 8 from 5:30–7:30pm Transitions GriefCare presents Lights of Remembrance, an opportunity to honor our loved ones and acknowledge our strength as a community of...

Avoiding Burnout by Developing Resilience (evening)

Caring for people who are seriously ill can be stressful! This interactive session focuses on how your “stress thermometer” is reading. We’ll discuss ways to become better aware of your stress, learn strategies to reduce your stress, and increase your long-term resilience. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.

Event Series Volunteer Information Session – 2022

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...

Avoiding Burnout by Developing Resilience (Noon)

Caring for people who are seriously ill can be stressful! This interactive session focuses on how your “stress thermometer” is reading. We’ll discuss ways to become better aware of your stress, learn strategies to reduce your stress, and increase your long-term resilience. Register HERE or below for this virtual event.

Event Series Lights of Remembrance

Lights of Remembrance

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

Tuesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 8 from 5:30–7:30pm Transitions GriefCare presents Lights of Remembrance, an opportunity to honor our loved ones and acknowledge our strength as a community of grievers. We will light up our campus for a self-guided luminary walk. We invite you to select one of these dates to attend and celebrate...

Teens’ Christmas Dinner Party

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

Merry Christmas to you and your family. It's that special time of the year... Let's get together and spread some Christmas cheer! Please join us for a joyful evening filled...

Free