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<![CDATA[MY GRIEF CONNECTION - Blog]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:44:16 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[FREE 5 week Healing Grief Group - Caldwell, Idaho - starting march 4, 2026]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:56:41 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/free-5-week-healing-grief-group-caldwell-idaho-starting-march-4-2026

Healing Grief Group - FREE
Wednesdays, starting March 4, 2026, (5-week series) from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM MT
West Valley Medical Center: 1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
Grief can feel incredibly lonely, but no one has to walk through it alone. West Valley Medical Center and
Horizon Home Health & Hospice are offering a free, 5-week Grief Healing Series designed to support those
mourning a loved one or navigating a major life transition. This welcoming space is open to anyone seeking connection, understanding, and healing. Participants will explore tools for emotional wellbeing,
share in community, and find strength alongside others who understand the grief journey.
Register here: www.westvalleymedctr.com/calendar

]]><![CDATA[Life Café: Conversations About Living & Dying Well - 2nd Tuesday of the MOnth]]>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:25:16 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/life-cafe-conversations-about-living-dying-well-2nd-tuesday-of-the-month

Life Café: Conversations About Living & Dying Well - Hosted by ANCORA Health Services
Second Tuesday of every month
Next Meeting: March 10, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM MT
Library! at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703
The community is invited to join Karen Midlo, Community Educator and End-of-Life Doula, for Life Café --
a welcoming space for thoughtful conversations about living well, dying well, and honoring what
matters most. Each gathering includes presentations, documentary viewing, and short readings
designed to spark meaningful discussion and reflection. Participants are encouraged to move at their
own pace, in their own way, as they explore what has changed and what still matters.
FREE and open to the community.
Questions? Call Karen Midlo at 208-413-911

]]><![CDATA[Growing Around Grief: A Support Circle - March 14-may2, 2026]]>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:06:55 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/growing-around-grief-a-support-circle-march-14-may2-2026

Growing Around Grief: A Support Circle
Brown Counseling Services, 1548 W Cayuse Creek Dr Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83646
March 14 – May 2, 2026
Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 AM
$200 for all 8 weeks
Brown Counseling Services is offering an 8-week, therapist-facilitated grief group designed to
help individuals navigate loss with compassion, connection, and support. Grief can feel isolating
and unpredictable, but no one has to walk through it alone. This small, supportive circle provides a safe
space to share experiences, learn coping tools, and honor loved ones while continuing to move forward.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
🤍 Share and process grief at their own pace
🧠 Learn tools for managing difficult emotions
🤝 Connect with others who truly understand loss
🕯 Honor the relationship with their loved one while moving forward
Spots are limited. To reserve your spot today, call: (208) 600-2072
courtney@browncounselingservices.org
www.browncounselingservices.org

]]><![CDATA[2026 Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief - June 15–17, 2026]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:51:53 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/national-symposium-on-childrens-grief-june-15-17-2026

2026 Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief
June 15–17, 2026.
San Antonio, Texas
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief is hosting its 2026 Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief,
June 15–17, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. This meaningful event brings together grief support professionals, clinicians, educators, and advocates from across the country to learn, collaborate, and strengthen support
for children and teens navigating loss. Participants will explore current research, practical tools, and
compassionate approaches to care through workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities.
Early bird registration is available through February 13, 2026.
Learn more and register at: www.nacg.org/symposium

]]><![CDATA[Kind Hive Support Groups 2026]]>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:33:50 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/kind-hive-support-groups-2026

🐝Kind Hive Support Groups 🐝
124 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho - Next to The Coffee Cup Cafe & Blazin’ Burgers
2026 Donation Based Group Options:
💛 Grief Group — 1st Saturdays from 3–5 PM
💚 Emotion Group — 3rd Thursdays from 7–9 PM
🤍 Trauma Group — 4th Fridays from 5–7 PM
If you’ve been craving a safe place to slow down, feel what you feel, and be around people who truly get it.
The For You Network, Inc. is here for you with the Kind Hive support groups.
This group is a gentle space to breathe, share (or just listen), and find support in community.
Come as you are. No pressure to “say the right thing.” Just a supportive space to show up and be human.
Kind Hive Nampa is cozy little space and the new home for KYMfest + Kind Your Mind/For You Network, Inc. headquarters. This is a warm, community-centered space created for connection, healing, and hope.
Kind Hive Nampa will be a permanent, donation-based space for support groups—created as a safe,
neutral place to share stories, feel supported, and remember you’re not alone.
If you’ve been needing community, connection, or a space to breathe…this is for you.
https://www.facebook.com/kindyourmind

]]><![CDATA[Suicide Research Symposium - Apr 15-17, 2026]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:45:08 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/suicide-research-symposium-apr-15-17-2026

Suicide Research Symposium
The fifth annual Suicide Research Symposium will take place April 15–17, 2026 and will be held
virtually at no cost. This event brings together researchers, clinicians, advocates, and students from
across disciplines who are committed to advancing suicide prevention and research.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Present recent research findings
- Stay informed on emerging developments in suicide research
- Support inclusive and equitable practices in suicide prevention
- Network, connect, and build community with professionals and researchers worldwide
The Suicide Research Symposium was created to expand access to suicide research and strengthen
collaboration in prevention efforts. By sharing knowledge and fostering dialogue, the symposium
aims to support evidence-based approaches that save lives and improve care.
Learn more and register:
https://www.suicideresearchsymposium.com/
https://srs.societyconference.com/v2/
Contact: suicideresearchsymposium@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[Kind Hive Nampa - Open House - 30 Jan 2026]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:41:49 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/kind-hive-nampa-open-house-30-jan-2026

Kind Hive Nampa - Open House
Friday, January 30, 2026, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM MT
124 3rd St S., Nampa, ID (next to The Coffee Cup Cafe & Blazin’ Burgers, across from Fred Meyer)
Our friends over at For You Network, Inc. are opening something really special this Friday—and we’re so excited to share it with you! They’re welcoming everyone into Kind Hive Nampa their first ever cozy little space and the new home for KYMfest + Kind Your Mind headquarters. This isn’t just an office… it’s a warm, community-centered space created for connection, healing, and hope. Stop by anytime for a cozy space to explore, light snacks and beverages, KYMfest and Kind Your Mind merch, a meet-and-greet with KYMfest leaders, and information on upcoming support groups and events. Kind Hive Nampa will also be a permanent, donation-based space for support groups—created as a safe, neutral place to share stories, feel supported, and remember you’re not alone.
If you’ve been needing community, connection, or a space to breathe… this is for you.
Follow @kindyourmind + For You Network on Facebook/Instagram for support group times:
Grief Support Group (1st Saturday)
Emotional Support Group (3rd Thursday)
Trauma Support Group (4th Friday)
🕯️🐝💛 Kind Your Mind. 💛🐝🕯️
Learn more at: www.kymfest.com

]]><![CDATA[Boise Death Café - 29 Jan 2026]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:50:20 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/boise-death-cafe-29-jan-2026

Boise Death Café - January 2026 Gathering
Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MT
Collister Branch Boise Public Library, 4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703
Curious about death? Join the Death Café Boise for their January gathering! The Death Café is a unique
opportunity to engage in an open, respectful conversation about death in a comfortable, informal setting. Facilitators will guide the process. Come join the conversation and please bring your curiosity, your interest, your experiences, and an open mind and join us at the library for the first Death Cafe of 2026.

The Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process, but this is YOUR conversation! Whether you come with questions, stories, or simply curiosity, all are welcome.

At a Death Café, people gather to enjoy snacks and talk openly about death, with the goal of increasing awareness and helping us live our lives more fully. This is not a grief support session but a space for thoughtful, no-pressure discussions about death. Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, interest, and experiences.
It is FREE to attend – no registration required.

For more info on the international Death Cafe movement, visit www.deathcafe.com
To learn more or for specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise, email deathcafeboise@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[Connection Is the Cure's STAY 2026 – Mental Wellness Rally - 28 Jan 2026]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:46:31 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/connection-is-the-cures-stay-2026-mental-wellness-rally-28-jan-2026

Connection Is the Cure's STAY 2026 – Mental Wellness Rally
January 28, 2026, from 5:30–9:00 PM MT
JUMP Downtown Boise - 1000 West Myrtle Street, Boise, ID 83702

Connection Is the Cure is hosting its annual STAY 2026 Mental Wellness Rally—a powerful,
community-centered evening focused on connection, hope, and healing.

This inspiring event will feature: Olympic Bronze Medalists Stephanie Rovetti & Nicole Heavirland
(Paris 2024 – USA Women’s Rugby Team), featured speaker Maddux Madsen, Boise State Quarterback,
& live music by Almost Famous.

Attendees can also explore: - Resource booths - Practical mental wellness workshops - Grounding stations

STAY 2026 is an unforgettable evening designed to strengthen community connections, increase mental health awareness, and remind us that connection truly is the cure. This is a FREE event, but registration is required.
Learn more and register here: www.connectionisthecureidaho.org

]]><![CDATA[Compassionate Conversations FREE Online Event - Jan 19-25, 2026]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:36:02 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/compassionate-conversations-free-online-event-jan-19-25-2026

Compassionate Conversations FREE Online Event
January 19–25, 2026 — no cost to attend
Over Abundance Of Light presents Compassionate Conversations — a heartfelt series of expert-led talks designed
to support and guide anyone navigating grief, loss, and healing. Featuring inspiring voices including authors,
grief specialists, coaches, and advocates sharing wisdom on topics like emotional honesty, resilience, mindfulness, and finding meaning after loss. From creative expression and brain health to spiritual reflection and supportive care, this event brings connection, compassion, and community to those seeking solace and understanding.

Each day of the summit, participants will receive heartfelt conversations with grief and healing experts who
share practical tools, comforting stories, and gentle encouragement to support navigating loss and life’s changes. These compassionate discussions are designed to help attendees find peace, purpose, and hope, wherever they
may be on their healing journey. Hosted by Dawn Vonsenden of Over Abundance of Light, this free event
offers meaningful connection, wisdom, and support—delivered straight to your inbox. Compassionate Conversations invites you to be part of a meaningful journey — because healing happens through connection.

Learn more about host Dawn at www.overabundanceoflight.com
Sign up at https://overabundanceoflight.com/cc-optin/

]]><![CDATA[Kids2Kids Grief Support Night in twin Falls, ID – 16 Jan 2026]]>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:54:19 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/kids2kids-grief-support-night-in-twin-falls-id-16-jan-2026

Kids2Kids Grief Support Night – January Gathering in Twin Falls
January 16, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 PM MT (Registration check-in at 6:15 PM)
BKG Grief Center: 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Because Kids Grieve invites families to a no-cost Kids2Kids grief support evening in January, offering a compassionate space where children and caregivers can learn they are not alone. This month’s theme,
Surprise, Shock, Denial, will be explored through age-appropriate activities and guided conversation designed to support children and teens in their grief. The January meeting will take place on January 16, 2026, from
6:30–8:30 PM at the BKG Grief Center in Twin Falls, ID, with registration check-in beginning at 6:15 PM.
The evening includes dinner, children and teen breakout groups for ages 5–17, and a separate
guardian/parent breakout group, all centered on connection, education, and support.
Register: w ww.becausekidsgrieve.org/south-central-region/
📧 Questions: tecklesbkg@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom - 7th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference - May 2-3, 2026]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:07:48 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/braveher-2026-story-in-bloom-7th-annual-bereaved-mothers-conference-may-2-3-2026

BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom - 7th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference
💗 Bereaved Together — Braving Grief & Healing Together💗
May 2–3, 2026
Registration is officially open for the BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom - 7th Annual Bereaved Mothers Conference, hosted by Bereaved Together. Taking place May 2–3, 2026, this sacred weekend was created for bereaved
mothers walking the tender path of love and loss. The conference will be held on May 2nd at Fox River
Christian Church North in Waukesha, WI, and on May 3rd at Terrace 167 in Richfield, WI, offering space
across two days for comfort, connection, remembrance, and gentle healing in community. For the mom
finding her footing again. For the mom whose grief is still raw. For the mom who simply needs space
to breathe, rest, and be held in community. Story in Bloom invites mothers to honor the pages of
their lives — written in love, loss, and BRAVE becoming.

What to Expect: 🕊️ Comfort through worship, reflection, and remembrance
🤍 Connection with mothers who understand without needing words
🌿 Encouragement from faith-filled speakers, BRAVE storytellers, and gentle workshops
🌸 Pampering & peace through quiet spaces, care, and God’s presence woven throughout
🌼 Attend one day or both — each day stands on its own or flows together as a weekend of renewal and hope.
If there’s a quiet nudge in your heart whispering, “I need this,” this is your invitation to say yes.
🌷Rest. Remember. Bloom again. 🌷

Learn more & register: www.bereavedtogether.org/braveher2026

]]><![CDATA[Highmark Caring Place Grief Talk: What Is a Death Doula? - 07 Jan 2026]]>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:18:45 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/highmark-carking-place-grief-talk-what-is-a-death-doula-07-jan-2026

Highmark Carking Place Grief Talk: What Is a Death Doula? Holding Space for Life’s Final Chapter.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 PM ET
Live on Zoom • NO COST • FREE CEUs available
The Grief Talks webinar series from Highmark Caring Place returns with an important and
compassionate conversation: “What Is a Death Doula? Holding Space for Life’s Final Chapter.”
This webinar will highlight the experience and expertise of Beth Montgomery, Certified Death Doula,
and explore how death doulas walk alongside individuals and families at the end of life.
Participants will learn how death doulas help transform fear into connection, offer presence and
practical support, and care for both the dying and the living through one of life’s most universal experiences. Attendees will leave with insights, practices, and resources that can shift how we
think about — and show up for — death, dying, and grief. Please share with colleagues,
caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in end-of-life care and grief support.
Register & learn more: https://bit.ly/deathdoula26

]]><![CDATA[Good Grief Boise's Annual Memory Share - 22 Jan 2026]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:27:26 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/good-grief-boises-annual-memory-share-22-jan-2026

Good Grief Boise's Annual Memory Share
Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM MT
PEER Wellness Center 8515 W. Overland Rd. Boise, Idaho
Please join the Good Grief Boise community in creating a special time together to honor loved ones and bring
their legacies with us into the new year. You are invited to share your stories, pictures, and mementos with others
in an uplifting space. There will be time for everyone to share about their loved ones. Refreshments will be served.
Feel free to bring a light refreshment dish to share with others if you choose. This event is family-friendly and FREE!
There will be a special activity for children to participate in.
Contact the group facilitators Angelina and Amanda via email with inquiries: goodgriefboise@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[Potter Funeral Chapel Grief Support Group - Emmett, Idaho - 2nd Wednesdsdays]]>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:01:05 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/potter-funeral-chapel-grief-support-group-emmett-idaho-2nd-wednesdsdays

Potter Funeral Chapel Grief Support Group
2nd Wednesday of Every Month from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
Next meeting: January 14, 2026
Potter Funeral Chapel — 228 E Main St., Emmett, ID 83617
If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to walk that road alone.
Potter Funeral Chapel is hosting Emmett’s first FREE monthly grief support group, created to offer
connection, understanding, and a compassionate space for healing. Adults who have experienced
the death of a loved one are welcome to attend— whether recent or years ago.
No hospice or funeral affiliation required. All are welcome.
Topics rotate monthly based on group needs, including:
January: Spirituality & Grief
February: Gratitude in Grief
March: Rituals & Memorials
April: Finding Our Way
May: Bill of Rights
June: Exploring Secondary Loss
Whether you want to talk, listen, learn, or simply sit with others who understand, you’ll be met with care.
If this season feels heavy, tender, or overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support is here for you.
Call Liz for more info at 208-452-2672 or visit www.potterchapel.com
Related New Story: www.tinyurl.com/EmmettGriefGroup

]]><![CDATA[December 19th, 2025]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:26:48 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/december-19th-2025

12th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief
February 25, 2026
Save on registration for the 2026 Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief before the year ends.
Early bird pricing is available for a limited time for the 12th annual NWCCG. Join Safe Crossings
Foundation and Journey Grief Support Program on February 25, 2026, for a full day of learning,
connection, and practical insight for professionals supporting grieving children and teens.

Early Bird Registration Now Open! Register by December 31, 2025, to receive early bird pricing.
Register today at https://safe-crossings-foundation.ce-go.com/nwccg2026

]]><![CDATA[Kevin’s Song 9th Annual Conference on Suicide - Jan 23-25, 2025]]>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:06:37 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/kevins-song-9th-annual-conference-on-suicide-jan-23-25-2025

Kevin’s Song 9th Annual Conference on Suicide: Creating and Supporting Lives Worth Living
January 23–25, 2025
St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI

From Jan 23–25th, leaders, clinicians, educators, survivors, and community members
will gather at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI to explore what it truly means to build
and support lives worth living. This three-day summit will: Bring insight into suicide
prevention, awareness, and risk mitigation, encourage collective responsibility for community
well-being, ask powerful questions about purpose, hope, and connection, and highlight
the importance of supporting the living, not just remembering those we’ve lost.
Come together to break barriers, build prevention pathways, and inspire a
compassionate culture where every person has a life worth living.

Register at: www.Kevinssong.org/annual-conference-on-suicide-2025

]]><![CDATA[A Night to Illuminate Grief - Winter Solstice Gathering - 21 Dec 2025]]>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:52:33 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/a-night-to-illuminate-grief-winter-solstice-gathering-21-dec-2025A Night to Illuminate Grief - Winter Solstice Gathering
December 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM MT
In-person at the Unity Spiritual Center in Denver, CO & on global livestream via YouTube.

Those unable to attend live are invited to light a candle wherever they are at 7:00 PM MT as part of the
collective ritual. On the longest night of the year, people around the world are invited to pause—together.

All Are Welcome. Feel free to bring a candle to the streaming event to participate in the candlelit
remembrance ceremony! A Night to Illuminate Grief is a FREE, global gathering honoring all forms of grief
and loss. This includes not only death, but also the loss of safety, relationships, identity, health, community, dreams, and hope. We are living in a time of profound collective grief. Much of it goes unspoken and unsupported, often turning into isolation, anger, or division. This evening creates space for something different: witnessing, connection, and shared humanity. Across the globe, participants will light candles, name their losses, listen to readings from diverse cultural and spiritual traditions, and stand in solidarity—reminding one another:
You are not alone. Your grief matters. You belong. The winter solstice—the darkest night of the year—has long
been a time of reflection and ritual. On this night, both darkness and light are held together, honoring
grief while making room for integration, resilience, and hope.

Hosted by LIGHT Movement, whose mission is to create a world where no one grieves alone,
this gathering is open to people of all backgrounds and all types of grief. Come as you are.
Bring your grief, your memories, your questions—or simply your presence.

What to Expect:
- Candle-lighting ritual
- Naming and honoring losses
- Readings from diverse traditions
- Moments of reflection and connection
- A shared global pause

To learn more, follow @lightmvmt on Instagram or visit www.lightmvmt.com]]><![CDATA[Nine Week Closed Homicide Survivor Support Group - Late Jan 2026]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:56:52 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/nine-week-closed-homicide-survivor-support-group-late-jan-2026

The Far North Retreats Nine Week Closed Homicide Survivor Support Group
First Zoom session - January 30, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 PM PST
Online via Zoom (link provided after registration)
The Far North Retreats is now enrolling for their next closed support group for homicide survivors is beginning in late January. This nine-week journey offers a blend of bi-weekly Zoom gatherings and reflective email prompts — creating space for both community connection and personal introspection. If you’ve lost someone to homicide, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Join others who understand the depth of this loss and the courage it takes to face each day. Open to participants anywhere in the US. Facilitated by nationally credentialed victim advocate and homicide survivor, Liberty Henderson, CA, a sibling homicide survivor and nationally credentialed victim advocate.
To learn more or to register, email thefarnorthretreats@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[The Longest Night Service in Boise - 16 Dec 2025]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:17:03 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/the-longest-night-service-in-boise-16-dec-2025

The Longest Night Service
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM MST
Cathedral of the Rockies Sanctuary at the Downtown Campus, 717 N. 11th St. Boise, ID 83702

December 21st marks the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere.
For those grieving the loss of a loved one, this night can feel especially heavy. Join the Longest
Night Service at the Cathedral of the Rockies'. This meditative gathering provides a sacred space
for reflection, remembrance, and healing during the Advent season. Through prayer candles, music,
and thoughtful liturgy, we’ll honor the memories of those who have passed and remind you:
You are not alone. Find hope in the quiet moments of the season.
Learn more at: www.cathedraloftherockies.org/events/longest-night/

]]><![CDATA[Healing Through Words: A Grief Writing Journey Workshop - 20 Dec 2025]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:08:24 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/healing-through-words-a-grief-writing-journey-workshop-20-dec-2025

Healing Through Words: A Grief Writing Journey Workshop
December 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
The holidays can feel especially heavy for anyone grieving a loss. To offer gentle support during this
tender season, Ada Malavé, Transformational Grief Coach, is hosting a Healing Through Words: A Grief Writing Journey workshop. This 3-hour virtual workshop on December 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST,
creates a safe, sacred space where women can explore their grief through writing, reconnect with their
emotions, and begin transforming pain into clarity, meaning, and self-compassion. Participants can also
gift this workshop to someone who may deeply benefit from it. Special seasonal rate: $27 (regularly $97!)
A supportive, gentle environment with guided writing, reflection, and emotional grounding.
Limited spots available—register at https://payhip.com/b/FrqpP and welcome new energy for 2026.

]]><![CDATA[Blue Christmas Winter Solstice Service - 21 Dec 2025]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:01:52 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/blue-christmas-winter-solstice-service-21-dec-2025

Blue Christmas Winter Solstice Service
Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM CT
As the holiday season arrives during the coldest and darkest days of the year, many find that
joy feels distant, and light feels faint. While the world encourages cheer, this gathering makes space
for what’s real. A Blue Christmas: A Light in the Darkness is a Winter Solstice service for anyone who
isn’t feeling merry or bright—for those carrying grief, exhaustion, disappointment, or a quiet ache
that’s hard to name. This is a space to honor pain, questions, and empty places, and to gently seek
comfort, courage, and light together. Hosted by The Center of Addiction & Faith, this service offers a
compassionate pause amid the season—a reminder that even in darkness, light continues to rise.
You are not alone. Come as you are.
Register here: www.tinyurl.com/solsticeservice25

]]><![CDATA[Healing Through the Holidays Grief Webinar - 17 Dec 2025]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:45:14 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/healing-through-the-holidays-grief-webinar-17-dec-2025

Healing Through the Holidays Grief Webinar
December 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST
The holiday season can be especially tender for those grieving. The Compassionate Friends is offering
a free webinar, Healing Through the Holidays, to help bereaved individuals and families navigate
this time with intention, support, and care. In this compassionate session, participants will explore:
Why grief can feel different during the holidays, the impact of secondary losses this time of year, how
to approach traditions with intention, and ways to honor loved ones and yourself throughout the season.
Register at www.compassionatefriends.org to join this meaningful time of reflection and support.

]]><![CDATA[The Longest Night Evening Service - 22 DEc 2025]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:25:49 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/the-longest-night-evening-service-22-dec-2025

Picture The Longest Night Evening Service Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM

The Longest Night Evening Service
Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2201 W Woodlawn Ave, Boise, ID 83702
The community is invited to gather for a gentle, contemplative service honoring grief, loss, and the quiet
truths that often accompany the holiday season. Often known as a “Longest Night” or “Blue Christmas”
service, this tradition creates sacred space for those who find the holidays difficult. Held near the winter
solstice—the longest night of the year—it acknowledges that not everyone feels merry and bright, or joyful
during the holiday season, and it offers comfort, reflection, and hope in the midst of darkness.
This in-person gathering includes readings, ritual, and song, offering a compassionate space to honor grief,
loss, and disappointment. The evening will begin by firelight outside the church entrance before moving
into the fellowship hall. If you or someone you love could use a peaceful place to pause and breathe
this season, this service may offer a meaningful moment of solace. This will be an in-person service only.
www.boisefirstucc.org

]]><![CDATA[Open to Hope Foundation Facebook LIVE: Grief During the Holidays - 15 Dec 2025]]>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:34:51 GMThttps://www.mygriefconnection.org/blog/open-to-hope-foundation-facebook-live-grief-during-the-holidays-15-dec-2025

Open to Hope Foundation Facebook LIVE: Grief During the Holidays
December 15th at 9:00 AM PT
The holidays can be joyful, but they can also stir up tender and overwhelming emotions for anyone grieving.
On December 15th at 9:00 AM PT, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley will be LIVE on the
Open to Hope Foundation Facebook page, offering a compassionate space to talk about Grief During the Holidays. They’ll share wisdom, validation, and gentle tools to help navigate this season with hope and heart.
Bring your heart, and feel free to share with someone who might need extra comfort this time of year.
Follow @opentohopefoundation on IG and visit www.opentohope.com for additional information resources!

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