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10/1/2024 Good Grief Boise Presents: Embracing New Traditions, Following Loss - 08 Dec 2024Read Now Good Grief Boise Presents: Embracing New Traditions, Following Loss
Sunday, December 8, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM MST True North Yoga - 1512 N. 10th St. Boise, Idaho The holiday season can be especially challenging if you are dealing with the loss of someone close to you. Whether it was a recent loss or one that occurred some time ago, feelings of grief may seem overwhelming during the holiday season. Join them and find support in community, learn how to embrace new traditions, navigate potential triggers & find peace & joy again during the holidays. Register at https://www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/
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 Because Kids Greive: 10th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference
“Lessons from the Field: A 30-Year Retrospective” The registration deadline is November 5th. Guest Speaker: Dr. Tina Barrett, LCPC, Executive Director / Co-founder of Tamarack Grief Resource Center. Barrett’s commitment to excellence in grief and trauma care is matched by her profound dedication to healthy organizations and setting teams up for success. Drawing from her experiences as an Executive Director, Board Member, staff member, supervisor, supervisee, and volunteer, Dr. Barrett focuses on strength-oriented care and fostering healthy, effective workplaces. Her interactive workshops are informed by her work in schools, hospitals, private practice, group homes, treatment centers, and nonprofits. She serves on the Leadership Team for Project Tomorrow Montana, the Presidents’ Circle for the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG), and the Advisory Board for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Dr. Barrett received the Community Educator Award from the Association for Death Educators and Counselors (ADEC) in 2019. The 10th Annual Bereavement Conference will be held on: Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Treasure Valley area Location: Hot Springs Auditorium at St. Luke’s Plaza 1 (lower level of the employee health building), 400 S Broadway, Boise, Idaho Check-in: 8:30 am, Conference: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2024, in Twin Falls Location: St. Luke's Magic Valley, Oak Rooms, 801 Pole Line Rd W, Twin Falls, Idaho Check-in: 8:30 am, Conference: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Learning Objectives: - Identify four grief styles and strategies to help each style experience stability and care amidst grief. - Introduce practical interventions for grief support (narrative, creative, symbolic, and physical). - Review two strategies to increase autonomic nervous system regulation. - Understand the construct of stigmatized losses. - Introduce the tri-phasic model of trauma recovery. This conference provides a valuable opportunity for professional growth and community engagement in the fields of grief and trauma support. Cost: $40 (includes snacks and lunch) Social Workers and Counselors may earn up to 6 CEUs by participating in the workshop. Participants must preregister by filling out the registration form at https://becausekidsgrieve.org/2024-fall-bereavement-conference/, clicking “Register.” The registration deadline is November 5th. Register early to secure your spot!  Join Good Grief Boise for "Riding the Waves of Grief with Whitney Popa"
Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM MST True North Yoga, 1512 N. 10th St., Boise, Idaho Good Grief Boise invites you to come together in community as they hold space for an open discussion on navigating the waves of grief with their friend and guest speaker, Whitney Popa. Whitney is an inspiring writer, editor, and consultant for small businesses with big dreams. A storyteller at heart, she helps connect people through their stories. Whitney is a proud graduate of Bishop Kelly High School ('04) and the University of Idaho ('08). She currently resides between Edmonds and Waterville, WA. Her debut book, "A Wave Called Grief," explores her journey through loss and healing. Don't miss this special opportunity to share, listen, and heal together. Let's support one another and navigate the waves of grief as a community. Donations are greatly appreciated but not required. https://www.facebook.com/events/748263513811038?ref=newsfeed Please register here: https://www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/  Death Cafe Boise
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 6:00 -7:30 PM Edwards Greenhouse + Flowershop at 4106 Sand Creek St, Boise, ID 83703 Join the Death Cafe Boise for their next gathering at the Edwards Greenhouse + Flowershop (4106 Sand Creek St, Boise, ID 83703) from 6:00 -7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in their greenhouse facility. There is a large free parking lot in front of the building. Enter at the gift shop and head toward the restrooms - if the weather is warm we will meet outside in the giant gazebo! Come early if you'd like to shop or buy plants beforehand because they close to the public at 6:00 PM. The Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process. Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, your interest, and your experiences. All are welcome and invited to participate! Free to attend, and no registration is required. Complimentary cookies will be provided. For more info on the international Death Cafe movement, visit www.deathcafe.com Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisedeathcafe to learn more, or for specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise, email [email protected]  RUN IN HER SHOES 5K/10K 2024
Join the RUN IN HER SHOES 5K/10K for infant loss and infertility virtual/in-person race scheduled around Mother's Day to support women affected by infertility, pregnancy loss & infant loss. A virtual/in-person race scheduled around Bereaved Mother's Day through Mother's Day to support those affected by loss and infertility. It's their 5th annual event and they would love you to join them in a race that supports a great cause around Mother's Day! Chances are, we all know women who have been affected by infertility, pregnancy loss, or infant loss. Mother's Day may not feel the same to them. This race will have a kick-off in-person event in Boise on May 5th, International Bereaved Mother's Day, and continue through May 15th with virtual options. If you can't join live in Boise, you can run on your own time and at your own pace. Your registration cost for all race options will contribute toward a fund to help mothers with bereavement counseling, funeral expenses, research, and infertility treatment costs. This year (2024) they will donate the majority of the money received to support SHARE for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support (Boise Chapter). In the past 4 years, they have raised over $5,000 in donations! VIRTUAL RACE - Complete your registration then run or walk a 5K or 10K anywhere — sidewalks, paths, treadmill— sometime between May 5 and May 15. Run in stages or all at once, or multiple times even! BOISE, ID - IN PERSON RACE - This race will occur May 5th at 2:00 PM. Check-in is at 1:30 PM at Willow Lane Park (4618 W. Willow Lane). The course is out-and-back 5K going west on the Greenbelt near the Fairgrounds and back. Walkers, runners, and strollers are all welcome! Post your results, photos, and selfies to our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/runinhershoes/) by May 15th. Individuals are encouraged to share their stories about why they chose to participate, who they are supporting, or how they have been affected by this cause. Special prizes will be awarded to individuals who post. Their hope is that all can feel their love this Mother’s Day season. Register and get more info at: https://tinyurl.com/RunInHerShoes2024  Good Grief Boise Life After Loss Workshop
Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM MT 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho You are invited to join Good Grief for a workshop on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM MT at True North Yoga, near Hyde Park. Have you found yourself in a place of wondering, "What's Next?" after losing a loved one, the ending of a relationship or another significant loss? Whether you've experienced a loss recently or if it's been some time, reminders of this loss continually show up throughout our lives. The intention of the facilitators, is to create a safe comfortable space to heal and discuss practical ways to navigate the various types of grief and the waves of emotions, as they arise. Allow yourself to reclaim your peace and move forward on your journey with ease. Participants may also bring a guest for additional support with registration. The total cost for participants and their guest is $33. (MGC is not an affiliate). Good Grief looks forward to sharing this sacred space together in community. To learn more, visit www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/ 1/30/2024 Connection Is The Cure - The Power of Connection Mental Wellness Rally - 31 Jan 2024Read Now Connection Is The Cure - The Power of Connection Mental Wellness Rally
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6-9 PM MT at JUMP in Boise, Idaho All are invited to the next Connection Is The Cure event, The Power of Connection Mental Wellness Rally, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6-9 PM MT at JUMP in Downtown Boise, Idaho. They have a fantastic lineup of speakers and have added a lot of different aspects of connection to their event this year, and there is something for everyone! Help spread the word by sharing this post! Invite your friends and family. Some topics include: Breathwork, Crisis Intervention, Sound Healing & Tips for teens and tweens on managing the stressors of life. Connection Is the Cure aims to normalize and encourage ongoing conversations about mental health, addiction recovery, and suicide awareness. They will be offering workshops this year, and you can find a sign-up on the homepage of their website at connectionisthecureidaho.org  Death Cafe Boise
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Boise Public Library in Collister Center, 4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703 Join the Death Cafe Boise for their next gathering at the Boise Public Library in Collister Center, 4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703 from 6-730pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in their conference room. The Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process. Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, your interest, and your experiences. All are welcome and invited to participate! Free to attend, and no registration is required. Tea and cookie will be provided. For more info on the international Death Cafe movement, visit www.deathcafe.com Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisedeathcafe to learn more, or for specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise, email [email protected]  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: Boise, Idaho
November 18, 2023 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM MST Please join The Speedy Foundation and Children’s Home Society for an evening to come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through shared experiences on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. This is a day when the friends and family of those who have died by suicide can join together for healing and support. Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Children's Home Society of Idaho (740 Warm Springs Ave.) on the Front Lawn. There will be hot beverages, candles, resources and a chance to share or listen provided.  Boise's 8th Annual Recovery Rally
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM MT at Julia Davis Park September is National Recovery Month! To celebrate, PEER Wellness Center invites you to attend Boise's 8th Annual Recovery Rally on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM MT at Julia Davis Park. The Recovery Rally Committee has done an incredible job of lining up some amazing music, food, and entertainment. This year's Recovery Rally will feature amazing food (and coffee) by Emily's Mexican Grill, Kanak Attack, & Slow River Coffee. There will be an inflatable Jumphouse (for the kids), an inflatable Obstacle Course (for the kids at heart), Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, a Cornhole Tournament, Photobooth, Facepainting, and music by DJ Mateo. You will also find friendship, community resources, as well as inspiring stories of recovery. Be sure to bookmark the rally webpage to stay up to date on new information regarding this event at https://www.peerwellnesscenter.org/recoveryrally23 *If your agency provides programs, products, or services that support Recovery in our community, it's not too late to sign up for a FREE Vendor Table. If you have questions, call 208-991-8361 or email [email protected] 9/6/2023 Touchstone Grief and Loss Group: A Program for Grieving Children & Adolescents - Sept 2023Read Now Touchstone Grief and Loss Group: A Program for Grieving Children & Adolescents
The Touchstone program is operated by the Children’s Home Society of Idaho’s Warm Springs Counseling Center. Touchstone Grief and Loss Group was established to support the special needs of grieving children and adolescents ages 5- 18. Meetings begin with a potluck meal followed by participants being separated into peer groups for discussion and activities focused on grief and coping skills. The next group starts on September 11, 2023, and runs for eight weeks, every other week, on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM MST at their downtown Boise Center. Empowers children and teens to: - Identify their feelings. - Recognize underlying emotions that trigger problem behavior. - Develop coping skills by understanding death & grief. - Share feelings & improve family communication. - Interact with peers who have also experienced a death in the family. Program highlights: - Sessions facilitated by clinicians & professionals trained in the grief process. - A supportive peer environment. - Children's activities during sessions; group discussions, crafts & games designed to explore grief. - Parental/guardian group sessions focusing on coping skills & supporting children through the grieving process. Meetings begin with a potluck meal followed by participants being separated into peer groups for discussion and activities focused on grief and coping skills. Attendees do not need to be a WSCC client. Groups are covered by most insurances, including Medicaid. A sliding scale program is available. To register or learn more, call 208-343-7797 or visit https://www.childrenshomesociety.com/peer-groups  Because Kids Grieve 9th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference
Because Kids Grieve is presenting their 9th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in the Treasure Valley area (Boise, Idaho) and Friday, September 22, 2023 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their mission with this community education event is to provide attendees with the opportunity to understand how grief in children differs from adult grief, and to build skills for meeting the needs of bereaved children and youth. They offer CEUs for Social Workers, Counselors and Morticians, but anyone in the community is invited. Learn more or register at: https://becausekidsgrieve.org/2022-fall-bereavement-conference/  Exploring Spirituality in Grief FREE Community Event
Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM MST True North Yoga - 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho You are invited to join Good Grief Boise for a workshop Exploring Spirituality in Grief FREE community event on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, at True North Yoga, near Hyde Park. Learn how to connect deeper to the spiritual realm and give yourself permission to lean into your own intuition, and explore various healing modalities that can be helpful following the loss of someone you love. These modalities will include a group reiki meditation session, tarot & oracle cards, intuitive impressions, and a discussion on how to utilize these techniques in your daily life. Good Grief group facilitators Amanda and Angelina have created this special community offering from their own life experiences in grief and loss after losing a dear friend. They both are certified Psychic & Mediumship Development practitioners and Holy Fire Reiki Masters certified. Amanda and Angelina are heart centered teachers who hope to offer a space for those experiencing grief of any kind an oasis of hope and healing. All grievers are welcome to join them, and is event is FREE to celebrate True North Yoga winning Best of Boise 2023! Find peace of mind and good health through yoga and meditation at True North Yoga. To learn more, visit www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/  Boise Hive Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) Group
Starting on August 15, 2023, from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST The Boise Hive at 3907 W Custer Drive, Boise, Idaho 83705 The Boise Hive is excited to launch its Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) group. This group will focus on helping those who have lost a loved one to suicide find support, closure, and peace. If you have lost someone to suicide, join them on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting on August 15, 2023, from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST to see what it's all about at. For additional information, email [email protected] or visit www.boisehive.org 8/10/2023 8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Fundraiser Event for the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline - 2 Sept 2023Read Now 8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Fundraiser Event
Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 12:00 – 9:00 PM MDT At Resurrected Tattoo, 610 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706 You are invited to join the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline at Resurrected Tattoo for their 8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Event, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 12:00 – 9:00 PM MDT. The Semicolon symbolizes "The Decision to Continue our Story." Get a "';" tattoo for only $50 to support a great cause, raise awareness, and meet some great people in the process! Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline is the only statewide 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline in Idaho. ICSH is a resource for anyone in Idaho experiencing a suicidal or other type of crisis. They accept calls, texts, or chat communications without regard to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Please share this post with your friends and family and invite everyone to participate. If you or a loved one need to talk, call ICSH now. You don't have to be suicidal to call. Someone is always here for you on the other end of the line. Call or text 988, or visit www.idahocrisis.org to chat online.  5th Annual Ride For Jared
September 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST. Registration Starts at 9:00 AM MST. High Desert Harley Davidson (2310 East Cinema Drive, Meridian, ID 83642) One way you can help with suicide prevention and awareness is to participate in a local or national event. Those in the Treasure Valley of Idaho will have several opportunities to participate in different prevention and awareness events that we will share on MGC. One great event is the 5th Annual Ride for Jared, to remember the spirit of Jared Spero, who died by suicide in November 2017. All vehicles and riders are welcome to attend the ride on September 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST. The ride will begin at High Desert Harley Davidson. All other proceeds will benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention and the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. 50% of proceeds will be donated to a fund for Jared's daughter, Kaylie. For additional information please contact Tina at 208-996-9601 or [email protected] To make a donation and/or to register, visit: https://rideforjared.com/  Death Café Boise
Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Rd, Boise, ID 83714 Enter off Old Hill Road and park by the cemetery office Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM MT Join the Death Café Boise for their next gathering outside in the evening at Dry Creek Cemetery (9600 Hill Rd, Boise, ID 83714) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM MT on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process. Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, your interest, and your experiences. All are welcome and invited to participate! Free to attend, and no registration is required. Bring a camp chair and a water bottle to join us under the giant oak tree in the oldest portion of the cemetery! For more info on the international Death Café movement, visit www.deathcafe.com Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisedeathcafe to learn more, or for specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise, email [email protected]  Good Grief Presents: Exploring Spirituality in Grief
Friday, July 28, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM MT True North Yoga, 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho Learn how to connect deeper to the spiritual realm and give yourself permission to lean into your own intuition, and explore various healing modalities that can be helpful following the loss of someone you love. These modalities will include a group reiki meditation session, tarot and oracle cards, intuitive impressions and a discussion on how to utilize these techniques in your daily life. A guest is welcome to accompany you with your paid registration for additional support. The cost is $33. Enroll now at www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops (MGC is not an affiliate.)  NAMI Walks Idaho
Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Ann Morrison Park, in Boise, Idaho. Participate in NAMI Walks and support the mental health movement in Idaho! NAMI Walks is a free 5k(ish), run/walk/stroll on the beautiful Boise Greenbelt, with an opportunity for fellowship and advocacy in support of a great cause - Register for free, gather your team, and earn NAMI swag with each level of fundraising. - Represent your organization. Dress up, bring your signs, and help us de-stigmatize mental illness! - Honor and support your friends and family dealing with mental health issues. - Support NAMI programs and services in YOUR community. Every penny raised stays in Idaho! Join them on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 12:00 PM (Noon) at Ann Morrison Park, in Boise, Idaho. Register today at www.tinyurl.com/NamiWalksID2023
Good Grief's Live Your Grief Workshop
Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM MST True North Yoga - 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, ID 83702 Join Good Grief in navigating the different dimensions of grief through holistic modalities, mindfulness techniques, connection with community and a relaxing group meditation Reiki session. A guest is included with registration for additional support. Register at https://www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/  Boise Death Café
January 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM MST Boise Public Library in Collister Center (4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703) The Boise Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process. You are invited to join the conversation and bring your curiosity, your interest, and your experiences. All are welcome and invited to participate! Free to attend and no registration required. Cookies and tea will be served! The next meeting of the Boise Death Cafe will be on January 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Boise Public Library in Collister Center (4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703). For more in the international Death Cafe movement visit www.deathcafe.com For specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise email [email protected]  The Longest Night Service
Tree City Church, 3852 N. Eagle Rd., Boise, ID 83713 Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM MST 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 is 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 who 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 a safe space for those who are struggling to feel the joy and light of this holiday season due to the loss of any kind. 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 and longest of nights. For those in the Boise, Idaho area, you are invited to join Tree City Church (3852 N. Eagle Rd., Boise, ID 83713) for their Longest Night service on December 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM MST. Kids ministry will be available for ages birth thru grade 4. Learn more here: https://treecitychurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1503744  Kids2Kids Boise December Meeting
Join Because Kids Grieve for their Kids2Kids Boise December Meeting on the topic of "Surprise, Shock, and Denial," on December 20, 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 out group & 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.  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  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. |
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