Family Reflections is a virtual program designed for grieving families with children ages 5-17. Family Reflections celebrates family strengths, honors loved ones who have died, and creates opportunities for fun and connection within and between grieving families. The program will allow you to engage in fun family art projects, group games, and small group discussions with...
To effectively care for pediatric patients and families, it is essential that a care team has an understanding of what to expect in the care of the child, as well as what additional resources may be needed. We will review the multifactorial needs of children and their families at end of life using an interdisciplinary...
Family Reflections is a virtual program designed for grieving families with children ages 5-17. Family Reflections celebrates family strengths, honors loved ones who have died, and creates opportunities for fun and connection within and between grieving families. The program will allow you to engage in fun family art projects, group games, and small group discussions with...
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, August 10 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, August 17 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, August...
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 musing for participants to employ as they compose a letter to their loved one. No writing experience is necessary, and sharing...
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, August 10 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, August 17 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, August...
In this documentary and discussion from PBS Frontline, Dr. Atul Gawande, offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly. He also explores the varieties of hospice care available in order to demonstrate that a person’s last weeks or months may be rich and dignified. Full of eye-opening research...
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, August 10 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, August 17 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, August...
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...
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...