Hospice of the Chesapeake

Cooking while Grieving
2019-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Whole Foods Market, 200 Harker Place, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Someone once said that the sixth stage of grief is learning to cook for oneself! Come, share a meal and conversation about what it’s like to cook and dine after a loss. In partnership with Whole Foods Annapolis, join others who are grieving for a chef-prepared small group dinner in the Whole Foods Market Culinary and Community Center.
Registration is required by April 23 and space is limited. The cost is $25 per person.
To register email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org or call 1-888-501-7077.

Mothers Day Tea
2019-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
We invite you to a special reflective and healing gathering for women and girls (ages 12 and older) grieving the loss of a mother or grandmother.
Fee: $15

Registration is required. Please call 888-507-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org for more information.

Healing Arts Series: Note to Note Workshop
2019-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Come and create your own Hero’s Journey! Our Note to Note Workshop, the last in our Healing Arts Series, will provide participants with the opportunity to use the “notes” of creative writing, aroma therapy and original music to discover your inner hero. You will be guided to imagine and build a new, person story of hope, courage and new beginnings.
The cost is $10. Class is limited to 10 participants.
Registration is required and can be completed by emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org or calling 1-888-501-7077.

Courageous Conversations: Safe Passages
2019-06-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Pascal Senior Center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061, United States
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care? How do you recognize when that care is needed and where do you find services? Hospice of the Chesapeake Nurse Practitioner Amy Brumme will share her expertise and answer these and other questions about finding comfort with chronic illnesses and end-of-life care.
Registration is not required; however, seating is limited. For details, or to discuss educational opportunities for your community group, contact Community Education Manager Tammy Turner at 667-219-2891 or tturner@hospicechesapeake.org.

Docent-led tour of 'Reflections' MFA exhibit
2019-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Every work of art is a moment captured in time when “it” resonated to the artist, compelling them to share its unique quality.
That is the idea behind “Reflections,” the theme of a new exhibit by the Maryland Federation of Art, now showing in Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Gallery 90, the art gallery located throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
The limited showing is on display through July 1 and features the work of five MFA members: Richard Niewerth, Maggie O’Leary, Angela Petruncio, Wil Scott and Kate Stillwell.
You can register now for a docent-led tour that will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. June 14 or schedule a private tour for your group by contacting Renate Little at rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org or 443-837-1512.
To realize the vision of creating a harmonious work environment for Hospice of the Chesapeake administrative and clinical staff as well as for visitors, caregivers and volunteers, the MFA and Hospice of the Chesapeake formed a partnership. The art on display also is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both organizations. People can also see the art that is on display and make purchases via the online gallery at https://mdfedart.com/mfaentry/salesgallery/index.php?event=157.

Docent-led tour of Jermaine Gibbs work in Gallery 90
2019-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | MD
Travel the world through the work of photojournalist Jermaine Gibbs in his exhibit now showing in Gallery 90.
Thanks to Hospice of the Chesapeake’s healing arts partner, Chesapeake Arts Center, Gibbs’ photography is on display through Aug. 30 in the gallery throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
A native of Baltimore, Gibbs has been traveling around the world since 2010 grasping hold to glimpses of various cultures and making provisions for others to see through the lenses of the unknown and make them comparable to those that we see every day. “When we change the way we see, everything we see will change,” Gibbs said. His work can be viewed around the world, including in the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. For more about Gibbs, visit www.jermainegibbs.com.
A free docent-led tour of Gibbs’ exhibit will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. July 26. For reservations, or to schedule a private tour for your group, contact Renate Little at 443-837-1512 or rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org.
Gallery 90 was established to realize the vision of creating a harmonious work environment for Hospice of the Chesapeake administrative staff and visiting nurses, caregivers and volunteers who work directly with patients and their families.

Summer Grief Yoga
2019-08-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Adults can participate with either a chair or a mat and learn how yoga can help people in the grief process.
The cost is $10. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Living with Loss -- Free Grief Workshop
2019-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Grief is a natural response to the death of a loved one which uniquely affects each person physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and socially. Join us as we provide an introduction to the universal grief process as well as the unique ways people will experience and express grief.
A light dinner will be served.
Free of charge.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 1-888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Back-to-School Prep: Unmask Your Grief
2019-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
Going back to school can bring a mix of feelings, as the summer comes to an end. After the death of a loved one, these feelings can include anxiety and dread. Entering the classroom, a student might feel like everyone is staring at them, as they wonder, “What am I going to say?”
The grief experts at Chesapeake Life Center understand why teenagers might put on a mask and pretend that they’re “just fine.” They invite grieving teenagers ages 13 to 18 to enjoy a night of food, creative activities and real talk at “Back-to-School Prep: Unmask Your Grief.” The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 on Hospice of the Chesapeake’s John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena.
Talk with other grieving teens about what to share and what to keep private, how to handle the stress of school and activities while finding ways to have fun. The cost is $10 per teen and includes dinner. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 1-888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@cheseapeakelifecenter.org.

Grief-fiti
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Artsy Partsy, 8055 Ritchie Highway, Suite 302, Pasadena, Maryland, 21122
Chesapeake Life Center is excited to announce a new partnership that will help children and teenagers express their feelings around the loss of someone dear to them on canvas. The team of grief professionals will be working with Artsy Partsy in Pasadena in developing Grief-fiti in October. These interactive creative workshops invite kids to pair art activities with grief experiences and illustrate their grief, their way.
“It’s not uncommon to struggle with finding words while grieving, no matter your age. How does one name experiences of life and death that are often beyond something that fits in a word?” Chesapeake Life Center Bereavement Manager Amy Stapleton said. “For youth especially, creative expression is a means of release.”
You don’t have to be good at art or worried about getting it “right”. Everyone’s experience will be unique. Grief-fiti offers a safe space for kids and teens to have their grief acknowledged, whatever it looks or sounds like. Professional counselors will be there to guide children through conversations about grief as they connect with others who have also experienced loss.
The sessions will be held at the Artsy Partsy studios at 8055 Ritchie Highway, Suite 302, in Pasadena. The first session is for children ages 6 to 12 and will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5. The second session is for teens ages 13 to 18 and will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16. The cost is $10.
Pre-registration is required and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on Artsy Partsy, visit artsypartsy.net.

2019 Golf Tournament
2019-10-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, 310 Links Ln, Queenstown, MD, 21658, United States
The golf tournament is held annually in October at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. This event typically draws more than 200 area golfers and raises $100,000 to support the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake. For more information or to register, click the link below.
Golf Event Page

Docent-led tour of 'Finding a New Path'
2019-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
As we journey from summer into fall, it suits the season that a new exhibit by the Maryland Federation of Art take over the walls of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Gallery 90, the art gallery located throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
“Finding a New Path,” a limited showing on display from Sept. 4 to Nov. 1, features the work of MFA members Ward Anderson, c.l. bigelow, David Diaz, Bob Peterson, Wil Scott and Jason Vaughn. The artists have selected work that touches on the experiences of making new discoveries and the constant changes in life.
You can register now for a docent-led tour that will take place from 9 to noon Oct. 11 or schedule a private tour for your group by contacting Renate Little at rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org or 443-837-1512.
To realize the vision of creating a harmonious work environment for Hospice of the Chesapeake administrative staff and visiting nurses, caregivers and volunteers who work directly with patients and their families, the MFA and Hospice of the Chesapeake formed a partnership. The art on display also is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both organizations.
For more information on the MFA, visit www.mdfedart.com.

Caring for the Continuum of Life 2019: A Healthcare Symposium
2019-10-19 08:00 - 16:00 | First Baptist Church of Highland Park, 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, Maryland, 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, 20785, United States
The learning sessions are free, the five continuing education units are free, even the meals are free: All that remains is for people to register online for the Caring for the Continuum of Life: A 2019 Healthcare Symposium. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at First Baptist Church of Highland Park, 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, Maryland.
Last year’s inaugural event was so successful, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Chesapeake Life Center and Chesapeake Palliative Medicine will once again host this free educational opportunity for professionals and community members. The symposium will feature a full day of presentations from more than 15 experts in the fields of hospice and palliative care, grief counseling and spirituality. Three of the nine sessions offer free continuing education units for Maryland social workers, while all will offer insight into important end-of-life topics that should be part of the vocabulary of every health professional and family.
Karen Bullock, Ph.D., LCSW, a professor and the Assistant Dean of the School of Social Work at North Carolina State University, will open the session with “Courage, Hope and Transformative Leadership: Key Components in Connecting Culture to Caring for Those with Serious Illness.” Professionals can earn one CEU with this session that will explore the racial and ethnic disparities in access and utilization of palliative and hospice care.
This will be followed by a series of breakout sessions in two different tracks. The first track for professionals offers two sessions, each offering two CEUs. Yolanda Wilson, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at Howard University will present, “Implicit Bias and Racism in End-of-Life Care,” and Deborah G. Haskins, Ph.D., President for the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling, will present “This Is Too Hard,” a discussion of coping after loss to homicide and providing hope to its survivors.
A second track is designed to offer information of interest to people in the community. The five sessions include a discussion of myths and misunderstandings about caring for serious and life-limiting illnesses, a presentation by Cereta A. Lee, the Registrar of Wills for Prince George’s County, on the importance of putting healthcare decisions in writing in advance, a session discussing how spirituality plays a part in living with serious illness and an overview of the types of loss and how it affects our grieving.
The closing session, DocTalk With Faith-Based Leaders, is an open discussion with physicians and faith-based leaders on living with serious, life-limiting illnesses.
While enjoying a free lunch, attendees will have an opportunity to visit the Wellness Space in the Exhibitor Hall to learn more about and experience therapeutic sound and music, Comfort Touch, aroma therapy, and acupuncture demonstrations.
As there is no charge for any portion of this event, it is required that all attending register in advance as space is expected to quickly fill up. For details and to register, visit www.caringforlifemd.org.

Fall Grief Yoga
2019-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Facilitated by Cathy Rees from The Yoga Center of Columbia on our Pasadena campus, adults can participate with either a chair or a mat and learn how yoga can help people in the grief process.
The cost is $10. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Pet Loss Workshop
2019-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat, 439 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD, 21035, United States
This small group workshop includes a welcome, a time to share individual stories, an introduction to the grief process, an art activity to honor the beloved pet, brainstorming and suggestions for healthy coping.
Please RSVP to Erin at ebogan@dogwoodacres.com or call 410-798-4776.

Living with Loss: Through the Holidays
2019-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This is a workshop that offers support, honors memories and explores coping strategies during the holiday season. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, in Pasadena. The cost is $10 and includes a light dinner.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Phoenix Rising Teen Support Group (Ages 13-18)
2019-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center, a program service of Hospice of the Chesapeake, offers Phoenix Rising, a monthly group for teens ages 13 to 18 grieving the loss of a loved one. The group will meet on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. A meal will be provided along with games and other activities. The cost is $10 per child; maximum $20 per family. Pre-registration is required and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Living with Loss: Through the Darkness
2020-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
While many people’s schedules tend to wind down in the winter months, Chesapeake Life Center finds the quieter times are perfect for sharing creative workshops to help people find different ways to cope with loss. Living with Loss: Through the Darkness will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the center’s Prince George’s County office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, and repeated from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena. Participants will share a light dinner while learning how to find moments of rest and reflection in the quiet depth of the winter months. The cost is $10. Registration is required for all programs and, unless otherwise noted, can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Integrative Healing Informational Evening
2020-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center will offer a series of workshops that will explore the many ways integrative arts can support those who are caring for loved ones struggling with illness or grieving the loss of someone dear. All will be held on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
The first event is a free opportunity to see demonstrations and learn about more than 10 different healing practices. The Integrative Healing Informational Evening will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 22 and will feature aromatherapy, yoga, pet therapy, SoulCollage, reiki, therapeutic music, Comfort Touch, art therapy, acupuncture, energy balancing, gardening and more. There is no charge, but registration is required.
The series continues through May, with a new offering each month:

Acupuncture & Comfort Touch will explore the benefits of acupuncture and the soothing qualities of Comfort Touch during an afternoon of learning about selfcare. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 25 and costs $10.
Gardening & Healing will help participants discover a path to peace and wellness as they explore how nature can promote healing and provide comfort. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 31 and costs $10.
Aromatherapy will introduce participants to how essential oils can provide comfort on your healing journey. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. April 9 and costs $10.
Mindfulness, the final session, will teach participants how to find ways to relax, retreat and replenish body, mind and spirit. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 6.

Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Cooking while Grieving
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Whole Foods Market, 200 Harker Place, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Cooking while Grieving, offered in partnership with Whole Foods Annapolis, will be held in the Annapolis Towne Center store’s Culinary and Community Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Join others who are grieving for a chef-prepared dinner and conversation about what it’s like to cook and dine after a loss. Space is limited. The cost is $25.

Pet Loss Workshop
2020-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat, 439 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD, 21035, United States
Pet Loss Workshop is a small group workshop facilitated by Chesapeake Life Center that helps people explore the loss of their beloved pet and is free to attend. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 2 at Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat, 439 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, Maryland. To register, call Dogwood Acres at 410-798-4776.

Living with Loss: Through the Darkness
2020-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States

Six-Week Grief Support Group
2020-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Six-Week Grief Support Group is a facilitated six-week support group offering an opportunity to explore grief themes and coping strategies with others in a safe and supportive environment. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 13 to March 19. Registration must be completed by Feb. 6 to participate.
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 by emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Integrative Healing: Acupuncture & Comfort Touch
2020-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Acupuncture & Comfort Touch will explore the benefits of acupuncture and the soothing qualities of Comfort Touch during an afternoon of learning about selfcare. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 25 and costs $10.
This workshop is the second in five-part series that is being offered monthly through May at the Chesapeake Life Center. The series will explore the many ways integrative arts can support those who are caring for loved ones struggling with illness or grieving the loss of someone dear.
Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

[Postponed] Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga: A 6-Week Workshop
2020-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
This event has been postponed. We hope to announce a new date in the weeks to come.
Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga is a six-week workshop that will be held from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. March 3 to April 7. The series is facilitated by Cathy Rees from The Yoga Center of Columbia and held on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena. Adults can participate with either a chair or a mat and learn how yoga can help people in the grief process. The cost to attend all six weeks is $60.
Registration is required for all programs and, unless otherwise noted, can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

[POSTPONED] Pet Loss Workshop
2020-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Perfect Pet Resort, 840 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian, 20711, United States
This event has been postponed. We hope to announce a new date in the weeks to come.
We understand what it’s like to lose a pet. While grief is a universal experience, the experience of loss is unique for each person. Join us for a free 2-hour workshop facilitated by the Chesapeake Life Center. Please call 410-741-0000 or email reservations@perfectpetresort.com to register.
*Donations accepted to benefit a senior dog in rescue*

[Postponed] Integrative Healing: Gardening & Healing
2020-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This event has been postponed. We hope to announce a new date in the weeks to come.

Gardening & Healing will help participants discover a path to peace and wellness as they explore how nature can promote healing and provide comfort. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 31 and costs $10.
This workshop is the third in a five-part series that is being offered monthly through May at the Chesapeake Life Center. The series will explore the many ways integrative arts can support those who are caring for loved ones struggling with illness or grieving the loss of someone dear.
Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

[POSTPONED] Integrative Healing: Aromatherapy
2020-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This event has been postponed. We hope to announce a new date in the weeks to come.
Aromatherapy will introduce participants to how essential oils can provide comfort on your healing journey. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. April 9 and costs $10.
This workshop is the fourth in a five-part series that is being offered monthly through May at the Chesapeake Life Center. The series will explore the many ways integrative arts can support those who are caring for loved ones struggling with illness or grieving the loss of someone dear.
Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Integrative Healing: Mindfulness -- Telehealth Workshop
2020-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Integrative Healing: Mindfulness, originally planned to take place in May on Chesapeake Life Center’s Pasadena campus, will be offered online via a telehealth platform.
The first workshop, “Mindfulness,” is part of our “Integrative Healing Series.” These workshops explore the many ways integrative arts can support those who are caring for loved ones struggling with illness or grieving the loss of someone dear. This session will be held via telehealth from 10 a.m. to noon May 6 and will teach participants how to find ways to relax, retreat and replenish body, mind, and spirit. The cost of the workshop is $10.
Our services are perhaps needed now more than ever in our history, as individuals and the community grapple with grief in physical isolation due to the COVID-19 health emergency. In response, the center has moved as many of our groups and individual bereavement counseling as is feasible via telehealth. The team’s counselors have all received training in telehealth to be sure that their services meet best practice standards.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19.

Living with Loss: Changing Identity and Coping with Parent Loss (Telehealth Workshop)
2020-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
“Living with Loss: Changing Identity and Coping with Parent Loss,” which was originally planned to take place on Chesapeake Life Center’s Pasadena campus, will most likely be offered online via a telehealth platform.
With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day dotting the spring calendar, those experiencing parental loss are faced with often painful reminders of what is lost and a search for what remains. When a parent dies, there are often layers of loss – the loss of a home, loss of connection with the past, loss of being “known”, or the loss of the expectation that someday the relationship might have changed. Sometimes the “natural order of things” does not bring comfort. Whether you are grieving the loss of a parent or someone who was like a parent, wherever you are in your grief process, whatever the relationship, you are welcome. This session will be held via telehealth from 6 to 8 p.m. May 26. Should stay at home restrictions be lifted by May 10, there is a possibility the event will occur in-person at our Pasadena location. The cost of the workshop is $10.
The center’s services are perhaps needed now more than ever in its history, as individuals and the community grapple with grief in physical isolation due to the COVID-19 health emergency. In response, the center has moved as many of its group and individual bereavement counseling as is feasible via telehealth. The team’s counselors have all received training in telehealth to be sure that their services meet best practice standards.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19.
