Hospice of the Chesapeake

Grief Yoga Monthly Support Group (Virtual)
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MD
The monthly yoga group is for past participants of the four-week yoga workshop who are looking for continued support for mind and body during their grief journey.
*Previous participation in four-week grief yoga workshop required
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Walking through Grief
2022-06-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
Join us for one of two peaceful spring walks. We will reflect on this season of new beginnings and nature’s capacity to provide healing times in grief.
Monday, June 13 │ 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Held at Lake Artemesia – 8200 55th Ave College Park, MD 20740
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Four-Week General Grief Support Group (In Person)
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-06-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Four-Week General Grief Support Group is a facilitated four-week support group offering attendees an opportunity to explore grief themes and share strategies for navigating grief in a community of trust.
*A four-week commitment is required | To be held in the Pasadena office | $40/participant
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Phoenix Rising Teen Grief Support Group (ages 13-18)
2022-06-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Phoenix Rising, a monthly group for teens ages 13 to 18 grieving the loss of a loved one, children & teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. A meal is provided along with games and other activities.
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. The cost for each group is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family. Pre-registration is required for all these programs and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Pre-Teen Grief Support Group (ages 11-13)
2022-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Pre-Teen Group is a monthly support group for pre-teens and early teens to connect and share with others who have lost a loved one. Children & Teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office. It meets at the same time but in a different room as the Phoenix Rising group – A meal is provided along with games and other activities.
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. The cost for each group is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family. Pre-registration is required for all these programs and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Children’s Summer Grief Workshop – Take Flight (In Person)
2022-07-16 10:00 - 15:00 | College Park Airport and Aviation Museum, 985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Take Flight will take place at the College Park Airport and the Aviation Museum in College Park, Maryland, and is an interactive workshop experience for elementary-school children ages 6 to 12 to explore their grief, make friends, and have a lot of fun! Through art, play, conversations, and support, children will develop new ways that help with the difficult task of grieving, while learning they are not alone. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 and includes an activity in the aviation museum.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. The cost for each program is $40, and includes meals, and activities. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Space is limited.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

New Date! Rhythm & Grieve Children's Workshop
2022-07-22 14:30 - 18:30 | Yoga Barn, 44 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Dance. Drum. Shout. Share. A summer afternoon to learn they are not alone in their grief. That’s what our Rhythm and Grieve Children’s Workshop is all about.
It is for children ages 6 to 12 and incorporates music to help children express their grief through sound, art, and movement. Kids will start by engaging their bodies through music and yoga. They will then make their own drum to honor their loved ones, creatively express their emotions, and connect with others. Get ready for grief out loud, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Yoga Barn in Severna Park, Maryland.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event.
The cost for each program is $40, and includes meals, and activities. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Space is limited.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

CANCELED: Pre-Teen Summer Grief Workshop – Grieving with Horses (In Person)
2022-08-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
This workshop has been combined with Grieving with Horses Teen Summer Grief Workshop, which is taking place on Aug. 19. Visit https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/event/grieving-with-horses-in-person/ for details.

Living with Loss: Grief and Movement
2022-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
People who are grieving the loss of someone dear to them can learn how movement, including yoga, can open a path to healing with Chesapeake Life Center’s “Living with Loss: Grief and Movement” workshop.
Movement has long been used to help grievers cope with the impact of loss. Physical activity can help one be able to express and alleviate the many overwhelming emotions that follow the death of a loved one. In this workshop, certified yoga instructor Cathy Rees will guide participants through basic yoga technique including gentle stretching, breathwork and mindful walking while bereavement counselor Teyawanda Booker will help facilitate the exploration of the connection between mind and body in the journey with grief.
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 19, in the conference level of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost is $10 and light refreshments will be served.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to the event.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief support groups and workshops for adults and children.

Teen Summer Grief Workshop – Grieving with Horses (In Person)
2022-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Grieving with Horses is a workshop for teens and preteens to spend a day at Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Crownsville, Maryland. Horses are incredibly sensitive to human emotions and their emotional intelligence can be a helpful tool in one’s journey through grief. No horse experience is needed and all activities are unmounted. There will be two different days to attend based on age groups. Pre-teens ages 11 to 13 entering sixth to eighth grade can attend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 while teens ages 13 to 18 entering high school can attend from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Aug. 19.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. The cost for each program is $40, and includes meals, and activities. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Space is limited.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Stepping Stones Children's Grief Support Group (ages 6-12)
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
Stepping Stones, a monthly group where children play games together, participate in a grief-related story time, and make crafts to commemorate their loved one, all while getting to know other children who can relate to their experiences of loss and grief. Children & Teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office. A meal is provided.
(The June group will be a family movie night-see front page)
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. The cost for each group is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family. Pre-registration is required for all these programs and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

SoulCollage® Grief Support Group (In Person and Virtual)
2022-09-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
SoulCollage Grief Support Group has participants create a series of collages to commemorate lost loved ones and to visually journal the grief process. The group will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5 at the nonprofit’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as via Zoom.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Traumatic Loss Six-Week Group
2022-09-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Focusing on how to heal from death losses that involve trauma. It is a safe space where to learn skills of grounding, containing overwhelming feelings, releasing trauma from the body, and how to safely express the loss and its circumstances. Led by two clinicians with expertise in traumatic loss, it will be meet on our Pasadena campus from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, from Sept. 13 to Oct. 18. The cost is $60 and a six-week commitment is required. Call prior to registering as there will be a screening to ensure that the group is a good fit for you as a griever.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group (Virtual)
2022-09-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-10-12 10:30 - 12:00 | MD
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group is for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday of the month, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14.
Acknowledging that not everyone has access to this technology or may not be comfortable with it, the center suggests people call or email the office and grief professionals will work with individuals to help them find other appropriate resources if needed.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
For individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet on our Pasadena campus from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Middle School Grief Support Group
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Middle School Grief Support Group is a monthly support group for middle school-aged children to connect and share with others who have lost a loved one. Children & Teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office. It meets at the same time but in a different room as the Phoenix Rising group – A meal is provided along with games and other activities.
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. The cost for each group is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family. Pre-registration is required for all these programs and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture: Trauma-Informed Care Throughout the Lifespan
2022-09-28 09:00 - 12:30 | Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Trauma impacts every area of functioning, including physical, mental, behavioral, and social. Trauma-informed care means treating the whole person while understanding the traumatic experiences they have encountered from birth to the present time. This innovative seminar will allow the participants to view trauma throughout the lifespan and help them understand why learning about the child that came before the older adult is essential.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe how to assess for trauma throughout the lifespan
2. Explain the role of trauma assessments and when it needs to be addressed
3. Explain the impact trauma at a young age can have on an older adult
4. Identify symptoms and diagnoses that manifest from trauma
5. Develop a plan of care that minimize re-traumatization

This program is approved for 3 Category 1 CEUs for Social Workers and 3 Category A CEUs for Counselors and Therapists in Maryland. For more information, please visit the registration link below.
Register Here

*CANCELED* Family Night Grief Workshop
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
*CANCELED* Family Night will use creative expression for families to learn to cope with the grief process. This workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in our Prince George’s County location at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo. The cost is $25 per family.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Cooking While Grieving
2022-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Whole Foods Market, 200 Harker Place, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Someone once said that another part of grief is learning to cook for oneself. Cooking While Grieving is an opportunity to share a meal and conversation about what it’s like to cook and dine after a loss. In partnership with Whole Foods Market in the Annapolis Town Center, join a small group of other grievers for a chef-prepared dinner in the market’s Culinary and Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. The cost is $40. Space is limited.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

NEW DATE: Fall Nature Mandala Workshop
2022-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
DATE CHANGE: This workshop will now take place on Friday Oct. 28.
The Fall Nature Mandala Workshop combines an appreciation for the woods and gardens on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus with the restorative practice of creating nature mandalas. Sanskrit for “circle,” a mandala is a geometric design that represents a journey, starting from the outside and working inward. By slowing down and listening to the voices of nature, people can gain an opportunity to know themselves and the healing qualities of mother nature. Participants will meet outdoors at 90 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena campus to gather natural materials and then create their own mandalas. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 28. The cost is $10.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Quarterly Child Loss Support Workshop via Zoom for Healthcare
2022-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Quarterly Child Loss Support Workshop is for parents grieving the death of a child, regardless of age or circumstance. It will meet online via Zoom for Healthcare from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.
