Published on May 29, 2024
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Community Workshops
Songwriting through Grief (Virtual)
Award-winning songwriter Becky Warren leads songwriting sessions for healing, drawing from personal grief experiences. No musical background required. Sessions via Zoom, crafting a complete song in 3-4 hours over two sessions. Ready to write your song?
More info: griefsupport@AliveHospice.org
Mindfulness and Relaxation
Weekly Guided Meditation (Virtual)
Need a moment of peace in your day? We invite you to join Alive on Zoom for a free and relaxing 30-minute guided meditation led by our volunteer, Sarah Silvi.
Thursdays | 1 – 1:30 p.m.
Upcoming Grief Support Offerings
Creative Hearts Club
Grief support group for youth ages 8-17, dinner included! Led by grief counselors, trained volunteers, and artists, our club offers creative interventions like photography, theater, music, and writing to express grief and connect with peers. Registration required.
Tuesdays | 6-8 p.m. June 11 – July 23 (Break July 2)
Alive’s Grief Center: 1721 Patterson St. Nashville, TN
Learn more: GriefSupport@AliveHospice.org
Paws for Grief (In-person in Nashville)
Looking for a different way to relax and find comfort? Join us at the Grief Center for a drop-in pet therapy hour with our volunteer animal therapy teams. Join us each month to meet different animals, expect pets and cuddles. All ages are welcome with a guardian present.
First Thursday | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Grief 101 (Virtual)
This introductory group session answers questions on grief, provides tools, and introduces grief services offered by Alive.
First and Third Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Preparing for Goodbye: Coping with Grief Before Loss (Virtual)
For adults who are facing the terminal illness of a loved one. This class provides information on understanding and coping with the experience of anticipatory grief and finding meaning in the midst of expected loss.
Second and Fourth Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Good Mourning Group (Virtual)
Join this weekly virtual meeting to start your day with support from others who understand what you’re going through.
Wednesdays | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Book Club (Virtual)
Join us as we explore books with themes of loss, coping and hope. Each month we will explore a new book. This month’s book: Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry.
Fourth Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Eight-Week Grief Journey Groups Forming Now!
Our day and evening Grief Journey groups launch on June 10. Groups meet for eight consecutive Thursdays and are led by licensed Grief Counselors. $80 per participant, scholarships available. *Final group meeting times and locations to be determined based on interest.
- Groups for Loss of Spouse/Partner
- Tuesdays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. OR 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- Virtual or In-person in Nashville
- Loss of a Loved One
- Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. OR 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- Virtual or In-person in Nashville
For more information, please email griefsupport@alivehospice.org.
Drop-In Grief Support Groups
These virtual grief groups are FREE to attend and meet weekly or monthly. Participants are welcome to join at any time. Join us for a group that fits your needs, including:
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Camp Forget-Me-Not Registration is Open!
Join other kids who have experienced the death of a special person while enjoying the fun of camp! Camp will be infused with opportunities to remember your special person and explore ways to cope with grief.
Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 18, 2024
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan | Ages 8-17
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