Events
Faith & Grief Ministries Online Support Gatherings
Faith & Grief Ministries is offering support gatherings on various days of the month.
They will be posting updates on their website and Facebook page.
You can also join their Facebook Online Gathering Group for daily prayers & resources.
Please register and you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting access link & dial-in instructions.
https://www.faithandgrief.org/gatherings/
Faith & Grief Ministries is offering support gatherings on various days of the month.
They will be posting updates on their website and Facebook page.
You can also join their Facebook Online Gathering Group for daily prayers & resources.
Please register and you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting access link & dial-in instructions.
https://www.faithandgrief.org/gatherings/
Faith & Grief Workshops
Faith & Grief Ministries workshops are led by grief support experts who have experienced grief themselves and really “get grief.”
The workshops are for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Each workshop session explores sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief,
and sharing stories in small group discussions. Spiritual practices are introduced in each workshop session and are designed to promote comfort in grief.
The multi-session workshops are hosted online and when possible, in-person.
https://www.faithandgrief.org/griefworkshop/
Faith & Grief Ministries workshops are led by grief support experts who have experienced grief themselves and really “get grief.”
The workshops are for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Each workshop session explores sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief,
and sharing stories in small group discussions. Spiritual practices are introduced in each workshop session and are designed to promote comfort in grief.
The multi-session workshops are hosted online and when possible, in-person.
https://www.faithandgrief.org/griefworkshop/
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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 Next Workshop is June 7, 2023. |
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Good Grief Peer Support Group
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM MST Next Meeting: June 14, 2023 True North Yoga, 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho Good Grief at True North Yoga is a peer support group that provides a safe and comfortable space for all inclusive discussions related to the journey of grief and loss. Join them for weekly topics, resources of all kinds and community support. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM MST at True North Yoga (1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho), near Hyde Park. All grievers are welcome to join them and there is no charge to attend! To learn more, visit www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/ |
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Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
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Jonathan's Giving Tree - Life After Loss of a Child Support Group
Thursday's at 7:00 PM PST via Zoom. This group provides a safe space and supportive environment to further explore the stages of grief and is open to anyone that has loss a child, or a adult sibling or grandparent. It provides an opportunity to meet other grieving parents and share experiences and coping strategies. Zoom Meeting ID: 811 5824 0458 Password: OKMD4t For more information, contact Marcia Arreola at 949-342-6547. https://www.facebook.com/Jonathans-Giving-Tree-618093828699261/ https://jonathansgivingtree.org |
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GrieveWell Young Adult Meetup Group
Are you grieving or do you know someone in grief between the ages of 18 and 25? Please urge them to sign-up today for an online meetup designed to help young grievers find each other and bond over varying activities such as Jackbox games. Young grievers can connect with each other by signing up at www.grievewell.com/calendar *Meetups are not group therapy or counseling: sessions are facilitated by a young adult GrieveWell volunteer.* |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and thank goodness for that!
Mental wellness is being challenged massively with the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis, on top of everyday stressors.
Whether or not we have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is critical for us all to manage and support our mental health. It matters so much!
We must continue to talk about mental health, share our stories, raise awareness, educate others, get help ourselves and give support.
Let's #starttheconvo and work to #endthestigma so we can #bethereforeachother in ways that are real and meaningful.
If you are struggling please reach out for support. Here are some resources to help:
The Crisis Textline offers free, 24/7 crisis counseling, via text. Just text SHARE to 741741 to reach them.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline gives 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Call 988 for support!
The Depression & Crisis Hotline, offers help at 1-800-784-2433.
Veterans Crisis Line is available at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255.
Emotional Health Relief Hotline has caregivers available 10am-10pm MST, 1-833-442-2211.
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline is available 24/7, call 988 or 208-398-HELP (4357).
The Crisis Hotline, Serving Southern and Southeastern Idaho, 24/7, 208-788-3596.
For more mental health & crisis help resources visit: https://www.mygriefconnection.org/crisishelp.html
Mental wellness is being challenged massively with the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis, on top of everyday stressors.
Whether or not we have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is critical for us all to manage and support our mental health. It matters so much!
We must continue to talk about mental health, share our stories, raise awareness, educate others, get help ourselves and give support.
Let's #starttheconvo and work to #endthestigma so we can #bethereforeachother in ways that are real and meaningful.
If you are struggling please reach out for support. Here are some resources to help:
The Crisis Textline offers free, 24/7 crisis counseling, via text. Just text SHARE to 741741 to reach them.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline gives 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Call 988 for support!
The Depression & Crisis Hotline, offers help at 1-800-784-2433.
Veterans Crisis Line is available at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255.
Emotional Health Relief Hotline has caregivers available 10am-10pm MST, 1-833-442-2211.
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline is available 24/7, call 988 or 208-398-HELP (4357).
The Crisis Hotline, Serving Southern and Southeastern Idaho, 24/7, 208-788-3596.
For more mental health & crisis help resources visit: https://www.mygriefconnection.org/crisishelp.html
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8-week Mindfulness-Based Grief Support Group for Women, Hosted By Clear Mourning
April 10 - June 5, 2023 If you're in the Bend, Oregon area and are looking for a supportive community to navigate your grief, Clear Mourning invites you to join their upcoming 8-week Mindfulness-Based Grief Support Group for Women, beginning on April 10th. Led by experienced facilitators, the group provides a safe space to share and process your emotions with others who understand. Register now on the Clear Mourning website at www.clearmourning.org |
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Grief Refuge Group - Feel Less Alone
The group will meet via Zoom for 4 consecutive Tuesdays, starting on May 30, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PMPT and complete on June 20, 2023. The folks at Grief Refuge invite you to join a new four-week-long online grief support group that focuses on easing isolation in grief and helping to connect with others to feel more understood. As a participant in the group, you will: get needed support to help cope with loss and manage your grief, feel soothed and comforted to help ease the sense of loneliness and isolation, learn practical ways to handle feelings of hopelessness and despair, gain a framework and understanding for how to understand and navigate your grief journey. For more details and to register, visit: https://www.griefrefuge.com/less-alone-in-grief |
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Kintsugi Healing Art Group: Embracing Strength and Beauty in Imperfection
The next class series is on Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2023, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM MT, at South Salt Lake Arts for Life (Columbia Center Opportunity Center, Room 111) 2530 South 500 East, SLC, Utah 84106. There is a $60 supply fee. Kintsugi is a technique that symbolizes healing and resilience. Has grief, loss, and hardship broken your heart open? In your brokenness, you are stronger, more precious, and more beautiful. Join Roan Your Boat for a healing experience using the Kintsugi art process and incorporating mindfulness, writing exercises, and group support for a healing experience mending those pieces back together with gold. For more information or to register, email info@roanyourboat.org or visit www.roanyourboat.org or: https://tinyurl.com/KintsugiMay. |
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7th Annual Pink and Blue Fun Run
Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT Lakeview Park - 1304 7th Street North, Nampa, Idaho, 83687 7th Annual Pink and Blue Fun Run to support David's Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ministry is coming up on Saturday, Jun 17, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT at Lakeview Park in Nampa, Idaho. Come dressed in creative pink and blue, and join us as we commemorate the lives lives of babies gone too soon. The event will benefit David's Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry, a non-profit organization based in Nampa, Idaho, that helps families coping with pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant death. There will be vendors and live music, as well as plenty of fun and prizes! Register now at www.pinkandbluerun.com |
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KYMfest (Kind Your Mind) 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Lakeview Park in Nampa, Idaho from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM KYMfest 2023 the KindYourMind festival is a FREE Community Festival bringing awareness to the impact of violence and trauma and increasing access to and awareness of healing resources. The festival offers vendors and entertainment, and encourages ways to 'kind your mind.' Come out to KYMfest on Saturday, June 10th at Lakeview Park in Nampa, Idaho, from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM! Some of the vendors that will be onsite for KYMfest: Memories by Fete Treasure Valley Transit Nuestra Gente Wellness The crafting hustle Mountain Sky Arts The Witchy Kitten Barbara Rose's Sparks of the Divine And so many more!! Learn more at: https://kymfest.com/ |
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World Childless Week
September 11-17, 2023 World Childless Week aims to raise awareness of the childless not by choice (cnbc) community and enable every childless person to share their story with confidence. It's for anyone who is childless despite their longing to be a parent because they have never been pregnant (for any reason), not carried full term or have suffered the sadness of a baby born sleeping. Alongside supporting the childless community World Childless Week hopes to reach out and work towards building bridges between the childless, childfree and parents; raising empathy and removing the stigma of disenfranchised grief. Find out more about World Childless Week by visiting https://worldchildlessweek.net/ |
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5th Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention
September 16, 2023 8:00 PM MST (Set-Up at 7:00 PM) to 8:00 AM MST Join us for this overnight walkathon benefiting the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline on the track at Columbia High School in Nampa, Idaho. There will be live music, speakers, a remembrance wall, and food trucks. All ages are welcome! Proceeds go to the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline. To Register, Email: strength2thrivewalkathon@gmail.com Donate Here: https://idahocrisis.org/donate |
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Top of Tamarack
Saturday, September 30, 2023 On the last Saturday in September, participants bike, run, or hike up the mountain at Tamarack Resort. Join Gr8ter for this mental health awareness and suicide prevention event where you can prove you’re “mentally strong”, all for a good cause! This is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event. Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness in spite of their struggles. Register now at: https://runsignup.com/Race/ID/Tamarack/TopofTamarack |
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AFSP Out of the Darkness Treasure Valley Walk
October 7, 2023, at Kleiner Park, Meridian, Idaho Save-the-Date for the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Treasure Valley Walk - October 7, 2023, at Kleiner Park, Meridian, Idaho. Registration and Partner Fair begins at 9:00 AM. The Opening Ceremony is at 10:00 AM and the walk starts at 10:30 AM. The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources. There is no registration fee to participate. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2023AFSPwalk Walk Chair: Jeff Weeks, Phone: 208-249-0941. Email: suicide_preventionid@yahoo.com |
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website going. Thank you for using our affiliate links to help My Grief Connection to continue helping grievers find help & hope.
Not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the linked sites, videos, movies, podcasts, groups, events, books, articles, etc.
This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 988.
For any type of crisis situation you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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Updated 26 May 2023
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