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Consistent Weekly Support
Facing the Mourning
4-Week Support Group
An interactive support group designed to help with the grieving process by using visual and thought-provoking tools. During these four sessions, the participants share their story, build memorials, compose letters, write in journals and develop goals with milestones. Designed for all types of losses, individuals and family members.
New Beginnings
6-Week Support Group for Loss of a Spouse
During the 1st Year
The days, weeks and months following the loss of a spouse or partner may be filled with many unexpected and challenging struggles. Within the first year, these may seem impossible to cope with. In this group you will be invited to partake in discussions and doable tasks to help create a sense of movement and purpose, including reflections and activities between sessions.
The 6 interactive meetings will deal with many of the difficult topics that arise during the first year after the loss of a spouse/partner.
Legacies of Loss
6-Week Support Group
After the 1st Year
Following an experience of the profound loss of a loved one, life can become charted by periods of uncertainty or loneliness or sadness. While there is an undeniable intensity within the first year to two years following a death, there often are other grief experiences that lay beyond that initial early bereavement period that may need a different tending and care. This six week interactive program works from a “problem-focused, solution-oriented” lens and is designed for individuals who experienced a significant death loss at least one year ago and are feeling stuck and would like to regain energy for living as well as a stronger sense of purpose and meaning in this life.
Relationships and Grief
4-Week Support Group
Grief cracks us wide open, other pain and past losses come up and need to come out. Relationship issues surface. Sometimes we feel a pull to make ourselves better and the need for change. This group will provide a safe space to discuss and process the different ways grief affects relationships with others and ourselves. In these 4 weeks, we will discuss topics like:
How have your relationships changed?
How people seem to disappear, and new people appear who can support you.
How roles change and we sometimes need to find a new way to relate to people in our lives or we need to find a new community of people who understand.
What boundaries can you set to manage difficult relationships?
Join a Monthly Grief Support Group
What is a Support Group at HeartLight Center?
Anyone who has experienced a death-loss, and is at least of 18 years of age, is invited to attend an open support group at HeartLight Center. Open support groups allow participants to attend as often or as little as needed and attendance is not taken.
Groups at HeartLight are led by trained, peer facilitators. Facilitators will open group with agreed upon expectations and then participants are invited to introduce themselves and share as much, or as little, as feels comfortable. Some facilitators will offer a reading or prompt during group, but groups do not have a set topic, which allows participants to ask questions and talk about topics that are meaningful to them. We invite you to attend group when it feels best for you, regardless of when your loss occurred.
Heart Light Center requests that you register for groups prior to attendance. Online registration will close 24-hours prior to group.
*If you are a student wanting to observe a group, please contact our Program Director prior to submitting a registration. to discuss: [email protected]
Loss of a Parent(s)
Support Group
An ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a parent(s), grandparent(s) or adult caregivers. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at HeartLight Center.
Men’s Loss of a Spouse/Partner
Support Group
Dedicated to the unique issues encountered by men who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner or significant other. Meets on the 1st Tuesday monthly at 7pm at HeartLight Center.
Loss of a Child Support Group
A peer support group for bereaved parents, grandparents, caregivers, and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age and for any reason. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm at HeartLight Center.
Loss of Spouse/Partner
Support Group
An ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner or significant other. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday (4pm) and 4th Wednesday (7pm) monthly. You are welcome to attend either or both at HeartLight Center.
Young Loss of a Spouse/Partner Group for 6+ Months
For adults 55 and younger who have experienced the death of a spouse/partner and are at least 6 months or more post loss. Meets on the 1st Thursday monthly at 7pm at the Highlands Church.
Young Loss of a Spouse/Partner Group – No Timeline
This ongoing support group is for adults 55 and younger who have experienced the death of a spouse/partner, regardless of how long ago the death occurred. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday monthly at 6pm at HeartLight Center.
Loss of Spouse/Partner Potluck Dinner Gathering
A monthly dinner gathering to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a spouse, partner or significant other. Attendees are asked to bring a simple dish to share. These social dinner gatherings typically happen on the third Saturday of the month at 5pm. Location will vary.
General Grief Group
Growing Through Grief
This ongoing support group is open to anyone who has experienced a death. We will spend time learning about the grief process and connecting with others. This can be a helpful group if you are newly bereaved and/or new to HeartLight, but is open to all at any point on your grief journey. Meets on the last Thursday of the month at 4pm at HeartLight Center.
Bereaved Siblings Support Group
This group is specifically for adult individuals who are grieving the loss of a sibling, whether the death happened recently or years ago, at any age and for any reason.
Meets the first Thursday of the month at 4:30pm at HeartLight Center starting in December.
Suicide Loss Grief Support Group
For those who have experienced a loss to suicide. Meets on the fourth Monday monthly at 4pm at HeartLight Center.
Transforming After a Suicide Loss
(for those at least 1+ year post-loss)
Join us for a new group specific to those who have experienced a loss to suicide and are at least one year post-loss to engage in topic-specific discussions after the first year of grief. Meets on the second Monday of the month at 4pm at HeartLight Center starting January 2024.
Survivors of Substance Loss
This group is for adult individuals who have experienced a death loss where substance use, abuse or overdose were part of the life/death narrative. This group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7pm at HeartLight Center.
Upcoming Workshops
We welcome you to join us for upcoming seminars and workshops that explore various topics on the grief journey.
Healing with Horses
A unique offering for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Allow yourself this gift to get outdoors and interact with horses who can support you on your grief journey. Horses are non-judgmental beings who model and invite humans to become present and honest with our feelings, emotions, and thoughts. They are excellent communicators and listeners who respond to what they receive from us, making them great mirrors for our learning, growth, and healing. *No prior horse experience is needed, we will engage with the horses safely on the ground.
Workshops are offered in partnership with Tru Community Care at private ranches in Boulder and Lyons. Choose the date/location that works best for you, cost is $100 per participant:
Equine Workshops in Lyons, meets from 10am – 4pm:
- Sat. July 20, 2024
- Sat. Aug 24, 2024 (NEW DATE)
- Sat., September 7, 2024
These one-day workshops fill up quickly so we invite you to register soon. Ranch location and details will be provided after your registration form has been submitted.
End-Of-Life Grief and Loss With Essential Oils
Join us for a two-hour workshop on using essential oils as anointing care in death and dying, as well as grief and loss support. Led by Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero, community herbalist and former hospice chaplain, participants will sample sprays, body butters, salves, burn incense, drink a herbal tea blend made for grief support, and make an anointing oil just for them.
Sat. August 10th | 10am-12pm | At HeartLight Center
Cost $40
Space is Limited. Registration is Required.
Healing in Nature – Finding Yourself After Loss
his 2 hour sequence of nature connection activities invite you to engage with nature. Spending time in a few areas, we move at a relaxed, mindful pace. At times you are alone and other times with others. Sitting. Walking. Being with nature. Reflective activities. Please plan to be there the whole two hours. You can always enter earlier if you want to spend more time in the gardens. We will end with a short debrief and an informal tea ceremony. You are welcome to bring food to share with others, but not required. Activities are invitational and can be adapted to your needs.
Questions before the walk – contact: Susan Kaplan 720.280.2170 or [email protected]
Sat. August 25th | 4pm-6pm | Botanic Gardens – York Street, Denver
Cost: Cost of admission at Botanic Gardens
Space is Limited. Registration is Required.
Out of the Darkness Walk
Join a team of fellow grievers and compassionate grief workers sponsored by HeartLight Center, Horan & McConaty and Park Lawn Corporation for the annual American Foundation of Suicide Prevention – Out of the Darkness Community Walk as we take steps to shine a light on healing, hope, and mental health awareness. Anyone who is grieving or works in the grief field is welcome.
Denver Team
location: Berkeley Lake Park, Denver, CO
Date: Sat. Sept. 14 start time: 9am (check-in, team meet up),10:15am (walk start time)
Register for the team by contacting Allison Gary at [email protected] or online.
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