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12/25/2022

Kwanzaa

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Kwanzaa December 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023
Kwanzaa
December 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023
Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious celebration honoring African heritage in African American culture and takes place from December 26
th to January 1st. 
The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits of the harvest." During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and to celebrate African and African American culture. Each day they light a candle to highlight the principle of that day and to breathe meaning into the principles with various activities, such as reciting the sayings or writings of great black thinkers and writers, reciting original poetry, African drumming, and sharing a meal of African diaspora-inspired foods. The table is decorated with the essential symbols of Kwanzaa. All Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are inspiring, uplifting, positive, and centered on traditions of the African harvest season.
1. Umoja: Unity - To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
2. Kujichagulia: Self-Determination - To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves,
and speak for ourselves.

3. Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility - To build and maintain our community together and make
our brothers' and sisters' problems our ​problems and solve them together.

4. Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses
and to profit from them together.

5. Nia: Purpose - To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order
to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

6. Kuumba: Creativity - To always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our
community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

7. Imani: Faith - To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders,
​and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

Let the light of Kwanzaa bring peace to your heart & home.

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12/23/2022

Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss:Tips For Navigating The Holiday Season Your Way - Video Replay

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Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss:
Tips For Navigating The Holiday Season Your Way


This video interview is hosted by Carolin Brookings, a suicide bereavement coach, and
features her interview with Sara J. Cobb, founder of My Grief Connection

Key Points From This Chat:
- Find out how you can go through the Holiday season without your person
- Understand how you can honor yourself and what your self-care routine can
​look like during the Holidays
- Hear tips to help you navigate the festive period while you're grieving

Caro Brookings is a Certified NeuroCoach and suicide bereavement coach. She uses brain-based, science-backed methods, as well as drawing from her vast experience, to support her clients in finding inner peace and
even joy again - for good. Connect with Caro at
https://suicidebereavementcoaching.com/

Sara J. Cobb is the Founder of My Grief Connection, a hub of grief resources and a growing support community.
My Grief Connection aims to empower grievers to find resources, connect to community, and grow hope, by
guiding them toward their personal healing path. Sara felt called to connect fellow grievers with resources to
find hope and healing after loss following the tragic deaths of her two older brothers, 43 years apart – one by
a freak accident and one in a murder-suicide. In the fall of 2021, she returned to university to pursue a Master's
of Science in Counseling Education with a focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling in grief, crisis, and trauma. Sara is also the co-leader of a virtual support group for survivors of murder-suicide loss.
Connect with Sara at
https://www.mygriefconnection.org/

Feel free to share the video link with anyone you think will benefit from watching it: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0NEcAmxfEA

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12/2/2022

Healing to the Max Holiday Grief Support Groups

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Healing to the Max Holiday Grief Support Groups
Healing to the Max Holiday Grief Support Groups 
The holiday season can be daunting when we are bereaved by a traumatic loss by suicide.

Healing to The Max has scheduled extra sessions in their compassionate communities of support to help
​as you navigate this complex experience of grief before, during and after the holiday season. 

CONTACT: Jill Cowan at 306-955-7306 to register for a session and get the FREE ZOOM LINK.
To find out more about all Healing to the Max has to offer, visit: https://healingtothemax.org/wp/

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11/23/2022

Life's Healing Choices Grief Groups Thanksgiving Meetings

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Life's Healing Choices Grief Groups Thanksgiving Meetings
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 admin@lhchoices.com, 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

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11/20/2022

Christmas Remembrance Luminary - 01 Dec 2022

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Christmas Remembrance Luminary December 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Cloverdale Event Center,
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

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11/18/2022

Tree of Remembrance - 01 Dec 2022

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 Tree of Remembrance  Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 PM
 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

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11/9/2022

The Holiday Grief: Coping With Loss During The Holiday Season

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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 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) 

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11/8/2022

Handling the Holidays Grief Support Gatherings - 20 Nov 2022

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Handling the Holidays Grief Support Gatherings  Sunday, November 20, 2022
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/

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11/7/2022

Grief, Loss, and Holidays Facebook Live - 11 Nov 2022

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Grief, Loss, and Holidays Facebook Live Friday, November 11, 2022, at 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST
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

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11/5/2022

5 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier When You Are Grieving - Nov 7th & 12th, 2022

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5 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier When You Are Grieving
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

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11/3/2022

Blue Christmas / The Longest Night Services - 2022

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Blue Christmas / The Longest Night Services - 2022
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/

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10/30/2022

DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays

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DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays 
Find help and hope as you navigate the holiday season. Post-breakup holidays look different. After separation
or divorce, your Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays won’t look the same as they used to. Traditions change.
Some family members won’t be there. Social gatherings can feel stressful, but DivorceCare Surviving the
Holidays can help! 
What is DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays? It’s a 2-hour seminar that’s offered anytime
from October through December. This short event includes a video, sharing time, and a “Survival Guide”
filled with tips and encouragement for managing the holidays after separation and divorce.


By attending Surviving the Holidays, you’ll learn how to:
- Manage difficult emotions
- 
Survive social events
- 
Give your kids a good holiday experience
- 
Find hope for your future

You’ll hear holiday survival tips from experts on divorce-related issues, plus real-life stories of people who
have successfully navigated the holidays after divorce and separation. 
Hear other seminar attendees explain
how they are dealing with the holidays. Share how your separation or divorce is affecting you. (No pressure to
talk—sharing is optional!) 
You’ll receive a personal copy of the DivorceCare holiday Survival Guide, filled 
​with tips, resources, and encouragement to help you through the holiday season.


Upcoming DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays in Idaho's Treasure Valley are:
Saturday, November 2, 2022 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Eagle Christian Church - 100 S Short Road, Eagle, ID 83616 

Wednesday, November 13, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tree City Church at their Boise Campus - 3852 N Eagle Road, Boise, ID 83713

To learn more or to find a location in your area, visit: www.divorcecare.org/holidays

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10/30/2022

​Surviving the Holidays: Hope for Grieving Families During the Holidays

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​Surviving the Holidays: Hope for Grieving Families During the Holidays
​Surviving the Holidays: Hope for Grieving Families During the Holidays
Surviving the Holidays: Hope for Grieving Families During the Holidays is a one time, 2-hour seminar
especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. 
Are you wondering how you will survive the
weeks surrounding the fall and winter holidays?  ​
Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything 
has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?
​

Saturday, ​November 5, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Eagle Christian Church at Surprise Valley - 4601 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716

Saturday, ​November 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meridian First Baptist Church - 428 W Pine Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

Saturday, ​November 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ten Mile Christian Church - 3500 W. Franklin Rd., Meridian, ID 83642

Saturday, ​November 12, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ustick Baptist Church - 14301 W. McMillan Rd., Boise, ID 83713

Saturday, ​November 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Eagle Christian Church - 100 S Short Road, Eagle, ID 83616 

Saturday, ​November 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Crossroads Community Church - 4170 East Amity Road, Nampa, ID 83687

Saturday, ​November 12, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Calvary Chapel Caldwell - 911 Everett Street, Caldwell, ID 83605

Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 6:45 – 8:45 PM
Deer Flat Free Methodist Church - 17703 Beet Road, Caldwell, ID 83607

Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tree City Church at their Boise Campus - 3852 N Eagle Road, Boise, ID 83713
To learn more, visit www.treecitychurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1016437

Wednesday, ​November 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church - 2700 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605

Saturday, ​November 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church - 2700 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605


In this seminar you will learn:
- Ways to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
- What to do about traditions and other coming changes
- Helpful tips for surviving holiday social events
- How to discover hope for your future

To learn more or to find a location in your area, visit: https://www.griefshare.org/s?center=%2843.60863%2C%20-116.392326%29&date_range=&day=&distance=&location_type=&query=Meridian%2C%20Idaho%2083642%2C%20United%20States&sort_by=&type=surviving_holidays

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10/28/2022

Grief Support Through the Holidays Group

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Grief Support Through the Holidays Group
Grief Support Through the Holidays Group
Mondays, November 7 - 28 & December 12 -19, 2022, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The holiday season - filled with an expectation of merriment and deeply held traditions - can feel
daunting for people grieving the death of a loved one. 
You don't have to navigate this season alone
or unequipped. 
Grief Guide Consulting is hosting a group offering Grief Support Through the Holidays.
All session will be held in person in Old Town, San Diego, California. 
Email group leader Wendy Kessler at griefguideconsulting@gmail.com, or call (858) 859-1728, if you'd like more info or to register for the
this 6-week support group that begins on November 7th, 2022. 
Commitment to attend all 6 sessions is
required. This is a closed group for people grieving the death of a loved one. Registration closes at
five participants. The cost is $30 per session or $150/one time payment. (Not an affiliate.) 

Every session will include sharing, education, coping strategies, and group discussion. 
https://griefguideconsulting.com/

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10/25/2022

Good Grief's Holiday Workshop - Nov 19th & Dec 10th, 2022

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Good Grief's Holiday Workshop November 19th and December 10th
Good Grief's Holiday Workshop
November 19th and December 10th (Pick One, Or Attend Both)
 Insight Yoga, 1317 West State Street, Boise, Idaho (across the street from Fancy Freeze)
Good Grief is offering Holiday Workshops for those in the Boise, Idaho area. This workshop is being held at
Insight Yoga downtown Boise. 
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. In this workshop you will learn helpful solutions to embrace new traditions, release any feelings of guilt in continuing old traditions without your loved one, and/or embracing new ones, and find joy again during the holidays. This workshop will be offered on both November 19th and December 10th, please join them for either, or both. The facilitators hope to provide as much support as possible during the holiday season. The Good Grief facilitators will also offer a complimentary group reiki session, as certified
​Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II Practitioners. 
Some emotional benefits of reiki when one is grieving can include:
-Promotes feelings of calmness
-Relieves stress by relaxing the mind
-Soothes emotional distress
-Removes fear & negativity
Cost:  $35 - A Plus-One is included with registration, for additional support. (Not an affiliate)
Feel free to share and invite whomever you’d like, as this is a community offering.
To learn more, visit www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/

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10/24/2022

Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss Series - Nov 7 - 11, 2022

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 Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss Series November 7 - 11, 2022

Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss Series

November 7 - 11, 2022
Have you lost your loved one to suicide, and are you anxious about the upcoming holidays? 
Do you
miss your loved one terribly and think about how you won’t be able to make new memories with
them? 
Or maybe it’ll be your first festive period without them, and you don’t know where to start
or what to expect. 
When you lose a loved one to suicide, you don’t have the time or energy to scour the
internet to search for support and advice which will help you on your suicide bereavement journey. 

My Grief Connection founder, Sara J. Cobb, is eager to share about her friend Caro Brookings’ upcoming
interview series. Caro has brought together 20+ top experts, authors, and support providers from the
suicide grief and loss space who will share how YOU can get through the holidays with peace and joy
whilst remembering and honoring your loved one. My Grief Connection 
so grateful to be part of this
​FREE 5-day interview series, and Sara can’t wait to share her insights and wisdom with you! 

Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss starts on November 7th. Don’t miss out!

​Save your FREE seat at: 
https://www.healingaftersuicideloss.org/sara

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10/21/2022

Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms - oct 24-26, 2022

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Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms
Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms
October 24 to 26, 2022
Join  Krista St-Germain, life coach for widowed moms, for her free program, "Happier Holidays for
​Widowed Moms," from October 24 to 26, 2022. 
Over 3 Days, Krista will share 3 Ways to make the
holidays easier. 
Krista's goal is to help widows create an easier experience of their holiday season…​
one that is less stressful, less overwhelming, and that isn’t consumed by grief. 
So in this free event,
Krista will be teaching you 3 powerful tools you can use to make your holidays easier this year,
no matter what’s going on in your life or how long it’s been since you lost your spouse. 
You’ll
walk away feeling lighter and so much more confident, knowing you have the tools to handle
the challenges of being a widowed mom during the holiday season. 

To register visit https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/happier-holidays-for-widowed-moms-free-event

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6/24/2022

Take a Holiday From Grief: 6 Day Online Series with Sadie Beyl

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Take a Holiday From Grief: 6 Day Online Series with Sadie Beyl
Take a Holiday From Grief: 6 Day Online Series with Sadie Beyl
Tuesday, June 28  - Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM CEST / 4:00 PM GMT / 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET
Don’t you wish you could just pack a bag and get away from your grief! Starting on Tuesday, 28 June,
for 6 days, and for only half an hour a day, Sadie's goal is to help YOU go within and activate a flow
state of ease so that you can experience more joy, fulfillment and peace. 
The best part is, you’re invited
to attend these 6 meditation and mindfulness sessions, for FREE!  


This is for YOU if want to:
- Become less stressed and more connected 
- Let go of feeling emotional all of the time: guilt, frustration, shame and judgement 
- Create a roadmap to live a fulfilled life without your loved one 
- Be calm and overcome fear, anger and frustration 
- Express yourself with ease and create new opportunities in your life 
- Regain your balance, and improve sleep quality 
- Take better care of yourself and feel less isolated or lonely  


Take a Holiday from Grief series will help you take a break from grief and leave you feeling refreshed and recharged, exactly as if you’d had a mini holiday! Whatever emotions you’re facing or you simply feel lost, that your life will never be the same again and you don’t know what’s next, this FREE series is for you!

 If YOU are ready for a little vacation, and to receive advice, tips, and tools for daily support on this unasked
​for journey, sign up now at: 
https://frommourningtolight.com/grief-holiday

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5/27/2022

Memorial Day, - 30 May 2022

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Memorial Day, May 30, 2022
Memorial Day, May 30, 2022
Wishing you all a meaningful Memorial Day. Our thoughts are with all of our fallen heroes, their families
& the loved ones who stood by them and miss them every day. This can be a difficult day for anyone who has lost someone who was a veteran or was on active duty. 
If you are finding this day emotionally challenging, consider exploring some ways that you can take care of yourself, perhaps taking a walking, calling a friend
to talk, laying down for a nap, lighting a candle in remembrance of your person, eating special meal, writing
a letter to them or doing something that your loved one enjoyed in honor of them might make the day feel a little easier to manage. 
If you haven't lost someone who was in the military you may be unsure of how you
can help those who are grieving during the holiday. The most important thing you can do is just acknowledge the range of feelings they may be having. Reach out, if you are able, to let them ​know you care about them
​and that you are available to talk or be with them if that would feel supportive and helpful. 

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4/17/2022

Holding hope this Easter

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Easter
Holding hope this Easter for those who are missing their...
Child
Partner
Ex-Partner
Spouse
Ex-Spouse
Sibling
Grandparent
Grandchild
Friend
Parent
Step-Parent
Co-Worker
Cousin
Aunt
Uncle
Niece
Nephew
Relationship
Pet
Job
Home
Freedom
Safety
​

Sending you all wishes for a gentle holiday weekend. If you are missing a dear loved one, feeling lonely,
or are dealing with any kind of loss. Holidays can lose their sparkle and intensify difficult emotions when
you are grieving. They can be a tender reminder of what and who we are missing.


It is normal to struggle on these special days and it's okay to change up traditions or skip the celebrations
all together if that is easier for you this year. If it feels comforting it may be helpful to share a pleasant
memory with a trusted person, enjoy some of your favorite treats, make a donation to a favorite charity,
or do something like light a candle or say a prayer to commemorate your person.


Whether you acknowledge this holiday or not, take time this weekend to show yourself some love, care,
and compassion. Wishing you special moments of serenity and delight that give your heart a little lift.

With love and blessings,
Sara J. Cobb
Founder, My Grief Connection

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2/14/2022

Valentine's Day 2022

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Valentine's Day 2022
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​"The loss is immeasurable but so is the LOVE.” – Unknown


Let us remember those who are missing their beloved Valentine this weekend and reach out to show them love.
Valentine's Day can be a painful reminder of the physical absence of those we love who we are missing. 
It can poignantly prompt memories of those who have died or those we are estranged from. 
Many of us would prefer to skip February 14th all together, which is totally understandable. 
If you are hurting today because you are feeling the grief strongly, please do what you need to
do to take loving care of yourself and to just make it through this day. 

If you are up for it, this day can present a beautiful opportunity to celebrate all of the joy the ones we
have lost have gifted us, and the chance to honor their memory in the ways that feel special. 


Here are a few ideas:
- 
Light a candle in their honor
 - Write a letter telling them all the things you love about them
 - Do something today that they enjoyed or you had fun doing together
 - Call or text a friend or family member and tell them how much they mean to you
 - Treat yourself to a special meal or one of their favorite dishes
- Get a massage or take a hot bath
- Make a donation to their favorite charity 
- Buy yourself flowers or chocolates

Sending you wishes for a gentle day and hoping the loss does not overshadow the love.

With Love, 
Sara

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12/22/2021

Blue Christmas - 21 Dec 2021

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​Blue Christmas Service - College Church of the Nazarene - Nampa, Idaho
December 21, 2021
College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho, invites you to join them in entering a safe, sacred space together to reflect, remember, extend hospitality and stand in solidarity with one another.

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12/19/2021

Holiday Grief Support Online Summit with After Chloe and Friends - Dec 22-24, 2021

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Holiday Grief Support Online Summit with After Chloe and Friends December 22 - 24, 2021
Holiday Grief Support Online Summit with After Chloe and Friends
December 22 - 24, 2021
​
All are invited to join host Melo Garcia along with 30 of her friends and colleagues in the grief and loss
community at the 6th Annual Holiday Grief Support Online Summit with After Chloe and Friends.

My Grief Connection founder, Sara J. Cobb, is honored to be involved in the discussion on the Faith & Grief Panel. 
The summit will cover all types of loss and give you support to get through the holidays.

Join the waitlist for this FREE summit, available from December 22 - 24, 2021.
Register to attend HERE

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12/6/2021

Dealing with Grief During the Holidays

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Dealing with Grief During the Holidays December 10-11, 2021
Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
December 10-11, 2021
Do you say yes to invites when you want to say no?
Do you struggle with saying your loved one died by suicide?
Does the death of your loved one make you feel powerless?
Do you struggle with seeing holiday decorations?
The holidays are just around the corner, and this can be a challenging time for many;
especially for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Peggy Green has created a powerful and timely virtual event that is FREE for all to attend. Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
is a free, two-day virtual summit designed with you in mind. On December 10-11, you'll
receive the tools and strategies that you need to cope with the pain of the loss of your loved
one throughout the holidays. This summit is a blueprint for dealing with grief during
​the holidays and how to survive your suicide loss.
This will allow you to say no instead of yes.
You will no longer struggle with accepting how your loved one died.
You will take back your power.
You will understand the importance of memories of your loved one.

To gather more information and to register please visit: https://www.theegriefspecialist.com/summit
Watch a preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teO2Co7xIR

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11/20/2021

Sunrise Retreats Holiday Light Display Stroll - 8 Dec 2021

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Sunrise Retreats Holiday Light Display Stroll December 8, 2021, at 6:00 PM MST.
Sunrise Retreats Holiday Light Display Stroll
December 8, 2021, at 6:00 PM MST. 
Local Boise Areas Widows, join Sunrise Retreats as they gather for a casual but "bright" stroll through the
​Scentsy Commons Holiday Light display in Meridian, Idaho, on December 8, 2021,
​at 6:00 PM MST. 
Please remember to wear warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
Meet them at the event entrance, and look for the Sunrise Retreats banner/flag. 
Register at: 
https://sunriseretreat.org/december-scentsy-lights

Find out more at: www.sunriseretreat.org

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