Grief and the Holidays – Virtual Workshop
with Allison Gary
The holiday season can be difficult when you are grieving. No matter what you celebrate, it’s important to know that you aren’t alone. You can survive the holiday season in a way that allows you to be comfortable, to honor your grief and remember your loved one in ways that are helpful to you. This virtual workshop is a way to get some support and helpful tips when grieving around the holiday season. We will discuss coping with emotions, how to handle triggering traditions, and ways to navigate social and familial events.
Saturday Nov 18 and Saturday Dec 2
8:30amPT/9:30amMST/10:30amCT/11:30amET
Suggested Donation: $20. Space is Limited. Registration is required.
Facing the Holidays: Grief Support During the “Happiest” Time of the Year – In-Person Denver 4-Week Group
A 4-part interactive support group designed to help with the grieving process and coping with the pressures of the holiday season by using visual and thought-provoking tools. During these four sessions, the participants are invited to try different hands-on ways to work within their grief and share their story, build memorials, compose letters, write in journals and develop goals with milestones, to help with navigating the holiday season, and beyond. Designed for all types of losses, individuals and family members, no matter what holiday(s) you celebrate.
This program is in partnership with HeartLight Center and Denver Public Libraries
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays Nov 21, 28, Dec 5 & 12
4:00-5:30pm
At Denver Public Library branch – Ford Warren Library
Space is limited, Registration is Required.
Facing the Mourning – Virtual 4-Week Group in December
with Mary Ellen
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.
Meeting Dates:
Wednesdays, Dec 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
4:30-5pm (PT)/ 5:30-7pm (MST)/ 6:30-8pm (CT)/ 7:30-9pm (EST)
Space is limited, Registration is Required.
Open heART Studio for the Holidays – at HeartLight Center
with Michael, Molly & Allison
This half-day workshop will invite participants to explore grief through use of various art activities, including a baking activity and craft specific to grief and the holiday season.
No art experience required. Come create, explore and share as part of your grief journey.
Cost: $35, supplies included.
Space is Limited. Registration is required.
meeting dates: Saturday December 9th at HeartLight Center
Holiday Love, Hope and Light: A Time of Remembrance
Candle Lighting Ceremonies
Please join us for our holiday memorial service and candle lighting ceremony, in partnership with Horan & McConaty. Programs will begin at 6:30pm (MST) and will last about one hour. Refreshments will be served.
Monday December 4th at the Grant Street Horan & McConaty in Thornton
Tuesday December 12th at the Wadsworth Blvd Horan & McConaty in Lakewood
Thursday December 14th at the Parker Rd Horan & McConaty in Denver
