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November 2020
When Grief and the Holidays Collide
A Virtual Program for Grieving Adults You are invited to attend this virtual program, which will be held on Zoom. It is designed to help grieving adults understand why the Holidays are so difficult this year, find ways to cope with the loss, honor their loved one and their memory and identify ways to take care of themselves. Choose the date and time that works best for you: Evening | Monday, November 9, 6 – 7 p.m. Daytime | Tuesday,…
Find out more »Holding the Light Expressive Arts Workshop
A Virtual Workshop for Grieving Adults As the days grow shorter and the holidays near, those who are grieving may struggle to celebrate. Join AuthoraCare grief counselors in a Zoom workshop to discuss activities to do with your family and create a luminaria to honor your loved one. We will provide supplies for the luminaria and ideas for holding your loved one in your hearts – as well as keeping your inner light burning. Monday, November 19, 2020 | 3…
Find out more »Giving Thanks | A Guide to AuthoraCare’s Services
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | 12 - 1 p.m. November is Hospice and Palliative Care month, National Family Caregiver Month and the start of the holiday season. The holiday season can bring many challenges and much for us to be grateful for, especially during this time of COVID-19. We will learn about the services of AuthoraCare Collective, when the time might be right for a referral to services and how caregivers can receive needed support. Learning Objectives 1. Learn about…
Find out more »January 2021
Grief and Growth
A Six-Week Virtual Support Group for Persons Who Are Grieving a Loss All who have experienced a loss must make their own unique way through the wilderness we call grief. In this six-week support group, we will journey together towards finding hope and healing of the heart. Mondays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1 Call 336.621.5565 or click the button below to register. Register
Find out more »February 2021
Healing Hearts
The Power of Knowing | Healing Hearts Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 12 - 1 p.m. Many are dealing with “our hearts hurting” due to the loss and grief that has been experienced over the past year. Because of the length of the pandemic and the ongoing losses, it has been difficult for many adults and children to grieve and to memorialize our loved ones in the way we are used to. We will talk about how to understand what…
Find out more »March 2021
COVID-19 Loss Support Group
A year into the pandemic, our losses are enormous. If your beloved had COVID-19, you might not have been able to sit at their bedside in their final weeks or as they took their last breaths. This is a terrible, extraordinary way to lose someone you love, and we want to help you deal with your grief. If your loved one died of COVID-19, join AuthoraCare bereavement counselors for an 6-week online support group using the video conferencing tool, Zoom.…
Find out more »Workshop | Yoga for Managing Grief Stress
Registered yoga instructor and bereavement counselor Ryan Mahler will guide you through simple breathing and stretching exercises designed to help you get energized when you need to face your day, and to help you get calm when you need rest and retreat. No skill or flexibility required! All you’ll need is comfortable clothes, a quiet space, and either a mat or carpet beneath you. We will be using the video conferencing tool, Zoom, for this virtual yoga class. Monday, 3/22…
Find out more »The COVID-19 Vaccine: Questions, Answers, and Concerns
The Power of Knowing | The COVID-19 Vaccine Presented in Proud Partnership with Cone Health and PACE of the Triad Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Understanding comes from knowing. There is a lot of talk about the COVID-19 vaccines. Many have questions, concerns and doubts about their safety, effectiveness and whether or not to even get one. For communities of color, historic events intensify these concerns. This webinar will explore some of the commonly heard questions…
Find out more »April 2021
Make Your Own Grief Doll
Join this workshop to make a doll to reflect your grief experience, to be a nonjudgmental listener, or to whack against a wall when you are struggling. We will provide: Instructions, Pattern, Fabric, Stuffing, Bits and Bobs for Eyes, Mouth, and Other Features You will need to have at home: Needle, Thread, A sewing machine or the ability to sew simple stitches by hand Register by March 31. You’ll receive the Zoom link and instructions for picking up supplies at…
Find out more »Living After the Loss of An Adult Child
Looking Back with Love, Looking Forward with Hope Parents who have experienced the loss of an adult child will come together in this seven-session virtual support group to: • Share stories. • Discuss how to navigate through grief’s difficult challenges. • Find ways to live and honor your child’s legacy. Mondays April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 6 – 7:30 p.m. Registration is required by April 5. To register and receive information on how to join…
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