 Art Your Grief Classes with Emily Dilbeck
Art Your Grief classes are for grievers. Grief comes in many different forms - this class is for anyone experiencing grief - it might be a diagnosis, a death, a relationship, job loss, a dream, a home, etc. All grievers are welcome. No art experience is needed to take an Art Your Grief class. All you need is to bring yourself and be willing to show up and try painting, drawing and collage to process your grief. Explore and express your grief using art on Zoom in a safe space with other grievers. Emily will be walking you through different prompts with basic art supplies (watercolor, colored pencils, collage - nothing fancy) to help you connect with your grief while creating. The goal is not to create beautiful art (although sometimes this happens), the focus is on your grief and having a designated safe space to connect and express your grief using color, texture, and movement. Art is a powerful tool to express and explore grief. There is something beautiful that happens when we sit with it all - even if it’s extremely difficult to do. Next class series: This time of year can be especially difficult for those grieving. If you are wanting some extra support and care during this time - please consider joining the month long class for December 2022. Sunday classes are Dec. 4, 11, 18 (3 meetings) from 3:30-4:45 PM PT/ 5:30-6:45 PM CT on zoom -$90 Tuesday classes are Dec. 6, 13, 20 (3 meetings) from 6:30-7:45 PM PT / 8:30-9:45 PM CT on zoom - $90 Wednesday classes are Dec. 7, 14, 21 (3 meetings) from 8:30-9:45 AM PT / 10:30-11:45 AM on zoom CT -$90 Saturday one time workshop Dec. 17 from 5:00-6:15 PM PT / 7:00-8:15 PM CT on zoom - $36 The first 60 min. are for creating, the last 15 are for optional sharing/listening (or you can continue creating). Please message Emily on Instagram to sign up. She only takes a handful of participants each month as keeping it small and intimate is important. Emily will walk you through several prompts/techniques to help you express and explore grief with art. NO art skills are necessary! Private Sessions: You can schedule private Art Your Grief sessions, an hour class is $65. Buddy Sessions: You can schedule buddy sessions of Art Your Grief for 2-4 people. An hour buddy session for 2 people is $45 per person, 3 people is $40 per person, 4 people is $35 per person. Private Class: You can schedule a private class for 5-7 people for 4 sessions of 75 minutes each for $120 a person. The first 60 min. are for creating, the last 15 are for optional sharing/listening. If a weekly placeholder to touch your grief using art in a safe & loving community of grievers sounds like a good fit for you, please reach out to Emily. For more information, check out the Art Your Grief Instagram page. The highlight titled “Class Info.” has all the details. Please message Emily on Instagram is you have questions or want to register for a class. For more information visit: https://www.emilydilbeck.com/art-your-grief
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 Life's Healing Choices Grief Groups Thanksgiving Meetings
Wednesday, Nov 23rd at 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET Thursday, Nov 24th at 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET The holidays can be a challenging season for those dealing with loss. If you or anyone you know could use a Grief & Loss meeting this week, please message the folks at Life's Healing Choices Grief Groups [email protected], and they will send out the zoom link. These Thanksgiving meetings are for anyone experiencing any grief and will be an opportunity to share and to listen. But mostly, they are a way to connect at a time that can feel isolating and disconnected. To find out more about Life's Healing Choices, visit www.lhchoices.com  Compassionate Friends Virtual Worldwide Candle Lighting
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM In Your Time Zone The Compassionate Friends Virtual Worldwide Candle Lighting event will take place this year on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM around the globe. The Virtual Candle Lighting presented by The Compassionate Friends (TCF) National is memorably poignant and beautifully hopeful...knowing that we are remembering our daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, granddaughters and grandsons with thousands and thousands of people around the globe who are doing the same with us. Please join the millions across the world for TCF’s Virtual Candle Lighting program at 7:00 PM in each time zone to honor those loved ones gone from our sight but never our hearts, that their light may always shine on. Sign up soon so you will be one of those parents, siblings, and/or grandparents coming together to remember that "their light will always shine..." Please sign-up for the time zone that you are able to attend at www.compassionatefriends.org/virtual-worldwide-candle-lighting/  National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month
November 20th - December 20th Approximately every 32.1 minutes, someone is murdered in the United States. With raising national homicide rates, support for families impacted by violence and awareness of the impact of homicide in our communities is needed now more than ever. November 20th marked the beginning of National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month (SHVAM). Enacted in 2000, SHVAM offers an opportunity to educate the public and policymakers about the effect that murder has on families and communities, and uplift the peace-building efforts of survivors. SHVAM provides a dedicated space around the holiday season for survivors to gather in community and celebrate and honor their loved ones. Let's fight to bring awareness this month to the loved ones we have lost. To find resources and support for survivors of homicide loss, reach out to these organizations: Louis D. Brown Peace Institute - www.ldbpeaceinstitute.org Homicide Survivors Inc. - www.homicidesurvivorsinc.org Utah Homicide Survivors - www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org Chicago Survivors - www.chicagosurvivors.org/ VictimConnect Resource Center - www.victimconnect.org DC Victim Hotline - www.DCvictim.org Justice for Homicide Victims - www.justiceforhomicidevictims.org Crime Victims Treatment Center (NYC) - www.cvtcnyc.org  Christmas Remembrance Luminary
December 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM Cloverdale Event Center, 1200 North Cloverdale Road, Boise, Idaho 83713 Please join Cloverdale Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation, for a candlelight service remembering all those that have gone before us. All are welcome to attend with family friendly, FREE event. The candlelight service will be followed by a light dessert reception. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/469136981919043/?ref=newsfeed  FREE Virtual Grief Education Series Wendy Kessler, MSW and Grief Specialist of Grief Guide Consulting is hosting a FREE Virtual Grief Education Series of workshops on the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 8:00 - 9:00 AM PST. Every session offers information and insight and Q&A to guide you on your grief journey. Attendance is FREE. If you cannot attend, a recording of the teaching portion will be emailed to you. Contact Wendy to register at: www.griefguideconsulting.com  Tree of Remembrance
Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 PM Meridian Public Library, 1326 West Cherry Lane, Meridian, Idaho Those in the Treasure Valley Idaho are welcome to join Because Kids Grieve for this year's Tree of Remembrance event on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Meridian Public Library, 6:30-8:30 PM. Join them for a fun night of making ornaments in remembrance of your loved ones that will be displayed at the library through the month of December. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free to everyone! For details visit www.becausekidsgrieve.org  Living with Grief - Festive Edition
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 6:30 - 8:30 PM AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney Australia) Wed, Dec 7th, 11:30 PM PST / Thurs, Dec 8th, 12:30 - 2:30 AM MT / 1:30 - 3:30 AM CT / 2:30 - 4:30 AM ET The festive season is typically a very challenging time for those living with loss. Creating Change has decided to offer a very special Living with Grief - Festive Edition - FREE 2-hour online MasterClass on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 6:30 - 8:30 PM AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney Australia). Christy Roberts from Creating Change is an Award Winning Coach, a Certified Grief Educator, and the Global trainer of Self Directed Healing Practitioners. She is also a bereaved mother who understands the deep pain of grief and trauma. In this Masterclass, participants will learn more about grief, practical strategies for coping with loss in general, and specific tips for dealing with special occasions. You don't have to be grieving to attend this class. Who is this class for? It's for those grieving and those in leadership and support roles. All are welcome to attend. Creating Change is committed to providing a safe space for grievers and helping people navigate the grief world. Their goal is to make the challenging road of grief a little easier through education and other helpful resources. Register to attend at: https://christyrobertscoaching.com/2-hours-grief-masterclass-festive-session-edition/?fbclid=IwAR0MtczTd3yPXJx-wXE0qsg8hexpo0fVxJTRaxRdoKMAq3ImrZV_ozhbuQE  Veterans Day 2022
With great respect and gratitude, we honor and thank all who served! Your courage, hard work, bravery, determination, and dedication are greatly appreciated and valued. We also thank all the military families for their resilience and sacrifices in supporting those who served.  Awaken Your Soul's Journey: How to Live Life After Loss Please set your alarm and your mark your calendars for November 24, 2022. Are you ready to start healing and learning how to live life after loss? Join Angela Clement as she speaks with many amazing experts sharing their messages of hope, stories of transformation and their free gifts to help you live the life you desire. Each episode will be available to watch for FREE for 72-hours! Grief is a natural process of healing. If you take the time and get the support and information you need from online groups, grief coaches, counsellors, healers and others who can help you understand what you are going through you can make your journey much easier. This event will awaken your soul and you'll learn exactly how to start living your life after loss and transform into a healthier, happier person in the process. It's time for a little self-care, support and nurturing to help you shift to a whole new level of happiness and joy as you heal from grief. Your life starts today! Register at: https://healingenergy.world/  The Holiday Grief: Coping With Loss During The Holiday Season
Nov 17th, Dec 1st & Dec 15th, 2022, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET The holidays are here and it can be a challenging time for anyone who is grieving—whether your loss is recent or occurred years ago, this time of year can bring up feelings of sadness, anxiety, and stress. Navigating complicated family dynamics, memories of years past, and current expectations can be overwhelming. Getting support through this season is important for all of us. Join therapist Claire Bidwell Smith and three of her colleagues to learn more about why the holidays are so hard, gain valuable coping tools, and share your loss with others who are grieving. The Holiday Grief: Coping With Loss During The Holiday Season virtual support program is open to anyone seeking grief support during the holiday season. The program is three sessions: Nov 17th, Dec 1st & Dec 15th, 2022, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET. Learn more & register at https://claire-bidwell-smith.teachable.com/p/coping-with-loss-during-the-holiday-season-2023 (Not an affiliate)  Grief Art Workshop Saturdays, November 19th & December 17th, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST The world seems to have gone crazy. When was the last time you had FUN and felt that you could express your grief in a safe place? Join this Grief Art Workshop hosted by The Grave Woman on Saturdays, November 19th & December 17th, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST. Cost is $44.44. (Not an affiliate.) Artistic expression is an amazing tool for expressing grief and other emotions. They will be exploring the medium of paint to explore the feelings surrounding our grief while sharing and connecting with one another. This event is intended to be a safe and fun space for those of us who work in death care, health care, and end-of-life communities, supporting others through their losses and those who are navigating grief of all kinds. All skill levels are welcome. All of the tools that you will need to paint will be mailed directly to your home or business 7-10 days before the event. You will receive an email that will include event access information 24-48 hours before the event. What you will receive: 2 Hours of shared community solace (1) Paint easel (1) 5x7 stretched canvas (1) Paint tray palette (1) Pack of paintbrushes (10) (7 ) Acrylic primary paint colors Register at www.thegravewoman.com/courses  Handling the Holidays Grief Support Gatherings
Sunday, November 20, 2022 2:00 PM - Covid Grief Support Gathering 4:00 PM - Anticipatory & Caregiving Grief Support Gathering 6:00 PM - Suicide Grief Support Gathering Grieving? Wondering how to handle the holidays? Join the folks at Faith and Grief Ministries for their virtual Handling the Holidays grief support gatherings on Sunday, November 20, 2022. They have special guests joining the gatherings for specific topics and to share their experiences with grief during the holidays. Please share and invite family and friends to join in these discussions. Each support gathering is offered at no cost to participants. RSVP at: https://www.faithandgrief.org/events/  Grief, Loss, and Holidays Facebook Live
Friday, November 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST You are invited to join Angelina and Amanda, the hosts of Good Grief Boise, as they discuss all things grief, loss and the holidays with their friend and Death Doula, Darcy Stewart! They understand the challenges the holiday season can bring when dealing with grief, and are hosting this FREE virtual event to provide additional support this time of year. Join in their Facebook Live conversation on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST at https://tinyurl.com/GoodGriefBoiseHoliday  Kids2Kids Boise November Meeting
November 22, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Join Because Kids Grieve for their Kids2Kids Boise November Meeting on the topic of "Surprise, Shock, and Denial," on November 22, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at A New Beginning Adoption Agency (8660 W. Emerald St., Suite 142, Boise, Idaho 83704). This FREE evening includes a dinner, guardian/ parent break outgroup & children/teen break out group, both involving theme related activities and interactions. To register visit www.becausekidsgrieve.org. For more info about the program, please contact April Lopas at 208-318-8359 or Cheryl Haney 208-409-6680.  ThanksGrieving 2022
Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 8:00 PM EST Join Jennifer Black of of 1st 24 Bereavement Concierge Services, for her annual "ThanksGrieving" FREE virtual event on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 8:00 PM EST. Grief is at an all-time high and the holidays are devastating for some people. Jennifer will share some ways to help you cope, such as implementing new traditions. This will be a night of love, healing, encouragement and much more! We could all use some encouraging words of comfort and ways to cope with grief while in a safe space. Please be sure to register in order to receive instructions regarding how to access the event, and invite someone else who's in need of support. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/ThanksGrieving2022  5 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier When You Are Grieving
From Grief to Growth is presenting a FREE Holiday Support Workshop "5 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier When You Are Grieving," on Nov 7th at 6:30 PM PST, OR Nov 12th at 10 AM PST. The holidays can be the hardest time of the year when you are grieving. The season appears to be full of love and joy for everyone else, but when you are grieving, thoughts of celebration may be the farthest thing from your mind. If you are grieving this season, please register to learn the best way to cope with the holidays in a manner that aligns with your grief. Register today at www.fromgrieftogrowth.com  Blue Christmas / The Longest Night Services - 2022
The constant refrains we see about the holiday season's happiness, and getting together with family and friends, remind many people of what they have lost. So often, the glow of Christmas lights, holiday cheer, and Advent candles can feel unreachable to those surrounded by loss or grief. The death of a loved one can make us feel alone amid the celebration and joy. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness; we need to know that we are not alone. If you haven't heard of it before, Blue Christmas sometimes called The Longest Night in the Western Christian tradition. This service is traditionally held on or near the longest night of the year, December 21st, the Winter Solstice. It honors people that have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief or loss of any kind. Usually, it includes opportunities for expressing grief, pain, and lament, as well as a chance to focus on the promise of hope. This service is not intended to be a healing service, but an acknowledgment of the hole grief leaves in one's heart while simultaneously remembering that we worship a God who is with us, even in the darkest of times. Here is a list of services from all around the US. Some will be available to attend virtually: Thurs, Nov 17th - Messiah University - Mechanicsburg, PA https://www.facebook.com/events/587675052608375/ Wed, Nov 30th - Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church - Elk Mount, WI https://www.facebook.com/events/808921827007536/ Thurs, Dec 1st - LIFE Community - Corvallis, OR https://www.facebook.com/events/2346285815527533/ Sat, Dec 10th - Grace CMA Church - Middleburg Heights, OH https://www.facebook.com/events/689583582592704/ Sun, Dec 11th - Southside Church of the Nazarene - Edmonton, AB, Canada https://www.facebook.com/events/674428647760596/ Sun, Dec 11th - Midway Baptist Church - Amherst, VA https://www.facebook.com/events/417402367265536/ Tues, Dec 13th - Zion's Lutheran Church - Trinidad, CO https://www.facebook.com/events/3300242806880446/ Wed, Dec 14th - Waterstone Community Church - Littleton, CO https://www.facebook.com/events/1273547216745283/ Sun, Dec 18th - Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church - Flower Mound, TX https://www.facebook.com/events/1564604410709188/ Mon, Dec 19th - West Lake Christian Church - Laurie, MO https://www.facebook.com/events/3203494279964275/ Wed, Dec 21st - Grace UMC - Parksley, VA https://www.facebook.com/events/642359534051312/ Wed, Dec 21st - St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church - Shoreline, WA - https://www.facebook.com/events/634647384680716/ Wed, Dec 21st - First United Methodist Church of Gilbert - Gilbert, AZ https://www.facebook.com/events/1511319206046296/ Wed, Dec 21st - First United Methodist Church of Mesa, Mesa, AZ https://www.facebook.com/events/518643009689292/ Wed, Dec 21st - First Evangelical Free Church of Moline - Moline, IL https://www.facebook.com/events/456099766587357 Wed, Dec 21st - Mt. Harmony Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church - Owings, MD https://www.facebook.com/events/457376966485561/  Art Your Grief Classes with Emily Dilbeck
Art Your Grief classes are for grievers. Grief comes in many different forms - this class is for anyone experiencing grief - it might be a diagnosis, a death, a relationship, job loss, a dream, a home, etc. All grievers are welcome. No art experience is needed to take an Art Your Grief class. All you need is to bring yourself and be willing to show up and try painting, drawing and collage to process your grief. Explore and express your grief using art on Zoom in a safe space with other grievers. Emily will be walking you through different prompts with basic art supplies (watercolor, colored pencils, collage - nothing fancy) to help you connect with your grief while creating. The goal is not to create beautiful art (although sometimes this happens), the focus is on your grief and having a designated safe space to connect and express your grief using color, texture, and movement. Art is a powerful tool to express and explore grief. There is something beautiful that happens when we sit with it all - even if it’s extremely difficult. Next class series: Saturday/Sunday classes are Nov. 6 (Sun) 13 (Sun) 19 (Sat) 26 (Sat) (4 meetings) from 3:30-4:45 PM PDT/5:30-6:45 PM CT on Zoom $120. Tuesday classes are Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 from (4 meetings) 6:30-7:45 PM PDT / 8:30-9:45 PM CT on Zoom, $120. Wednesday classes are Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 (4 meetings) from 8:30-9:45 AM PDT / 10:30-11:45 AM CT on Zoom, $120. Saturday one time workshop Nov. 19th from 5:00-6:15 PM PDT / 7:00-8:15 PM CT on Zoom, $36. The first 60 min. are for creating, the last 15 are for optional sharing/listening (or you can continue creating). Please message Emily on Instagram to sign up. She only takes a handful of participants each month as keeping it small and intimate is important. Emily will walk you through several prompts/techniques to help you express and explore grief with art. NO art skills are necessary! Private Sessions: You can schedule private Art Your Grief sessions, an hour class is $65. Buddy Sessions: You can schedule buddy sessions of Art Your Grief for 2-4 people. An hour buddy session for 2 people is $45 per person, 3 people is $40 per person, 4 people is $35 per person. Private Class: You can schedule a private class for 5-7 people for 4 sessions of 75 minutes each for $120 a person. The first 60 min. are for creating, the last 15 are for optional sharing/listening. For more information, check out the Art Your Grief Instagram page. The highlight titled “Class Info.” has all the details. Please message Emily on Instagram is you have questions or want to register for a class. For more information visit: https://www.emilydilbeck.com/art-your-grief  Tea With Tara: Spouse Loss
Wednesday, November 16, 2002, at 6:00 PM UK Time or 10:00 AM PST So many feel the immense pain of spouse loss. You are invited to join together in community on this free Conscious Grief Community video call to share and explore your grief. Tea with Tara is a place of non-judgment and a safe space to delve into our inner and outer realities. Tara Nash believes we teach one another, which is why she commits to holding space to commune and share together. Don’t forget to make your tea! Tara will ask you to share what you are drinking and where you are from to break the ice. Join Tara and the Conscious Grief Community on Wednesday, 16th November, at 6pm UK time or 10am PT time. Sign up at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-isrDIiGdeo5a4OLAXuBIJPbtg3lcZI?fbclid=IwAR26yXw7Fzm627X9NqUxHnoQZGr6IuK-aor7JqTK-Vdzc0QukZpyS244-q0 |
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