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 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...

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.

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 with laughter, games, and delicious food; so come out with a hearty appetite and a jolly mood! Register to kidsgrief@transitionslifecare.org by 5pm on December 7....

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

Preparing for Grief in the Holidays (Noon)

Many who have recently lost a loved one find themselves unprepared for the challenges of facing the first holiday season. In this class you will gain an understanding of common emotions and challenges you may experience during the holidays while discovering strategies to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Register HERE...

Understanding Grief Within the LGBTQIA+ Community

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

Transitions LifeCare and Carolina Aging Alliance invite members of the LGBTQIA+ community to the Transitions LifeCare campus to explore different aspects of grief within this educational and supportive conversation. Topics will include understanding common grief responses, the nuances of grieving within the LGBTQIA+ community, and coping around the holidays. *Please note that this program is...

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,...