Workshops & Specialty Programs
One-time or short-series programs designed to explore grief-related topics, including practical matters that follow a death and ways to cope.
Workshops offer educational and hands-on ways navigate everyday adjustments, share grief, and engage in gentle processing.
Cost and location vary per program.
Virtual Workshops
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Healing Through Motion- A Gentle Introduction to Grief Yoga
Grief Yoga uses breath, movement and sound to connect to healing and love. Learn more about using awareness, expression, & connection, to help process grief and loss with N’Keya Peters-Camille, yoga instructor and fellow griever. No past yoga experience required.
Date: Thurs. Sept 24
Time: 3pm PT/ 4pm MT/ 5pm CT/ 6pm ET
Location: Virtual
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Tools for Handling Personal Belongings After Loss
A Virtual Program for anyone asking: What do we do with the “stuff”?
A discussion about handling belongings after a loss that includes useful tools to help with sorting through belongings, determining what to keep and what to donate, and feelings around parting with certain pieces of our person’s physical life.
Date: Sat. Oct 24
Time: 9am-11am PT/10am-12pm MT/11am-1pm CT/12pm-2pm ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $20
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Grief and the Holidays Workshop
No matter what you celebrate, it’s important to know that you aren’t alone during holidays. 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. Suggested Donation: $20.
Date: Sat. Nov 14 & Sat. Dec 12
Time: 8:30am PT/ 9:30am MT/ 10:30am CT/ 11:30am Et
Location: Virtual
Virtual First Steps: A Comprehensive Guide to
Financial Matters After Death
Get help handling tasks and finances after a death. Shane Phillips, author of First Steps: A Comprehensive Guide To Financial Matters After A Death, joins us for presentations around practical matters after death. Topics include; identity theft protection for the deceased, document gathering, understanding probate and estates, obtaining Social Security benefits, notifications to employer banks and social media, and how to make life insurance claims.
Colorado Workshops
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Healing with Horses
A one-day workshop to let the healing power of horses help you as we slow down, reflect, and have some fun together. Come with an open mind and heart and discover what the horses have for you at this stage of your grief journey.
In partnership with Dancing Spirit Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching, LLC, and TRU Community Care.
Dates: Saturday Sept 26
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Lyons, Colorado
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Exploring Grief with Music
Join us for an experiential workshop about the connections we make to, and through, music when we are grieving. In this supportive environment, participants will use music to process loss, express emotions and honor important people when words may feel insufficient.
Date: Sat. Oct 12
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: HeartLight Center
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Intro to TRE Workshop
This in-depth intro class covers Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®). These simple exercises can assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and the physical effects of trauma. TRE is designed to be a self-help tool that once learned, can be used to promote resiliency and better autonomic nervous system regulation.
Date: Sat. Oct 17
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: HeartLight Center (11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Denver, 80014)
Cost: $30
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Wind Writers Club: Writing Through Grief
Inspired by the concept of the Wind Phone and a “reverse book club,” this workshop invites you to take time to release through writing. You’ll receive three writing prompts and time to reflect and write—or follow whatever your heart is feeling in the moment.
Date: Thurs. Oct 22
Time: 6-8:00 PM
Location: HeartLight Center
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Luminaria Remembrance
Join us in a ceremony of remembrance held in partnership with Horan & McConaty to honor our loved ones. Decorate a luminaria bag with names and messages to be placed in the Cremation Gardens at Parker Rd and Centennial.
Please sign up for the location you plan to attend. All are welcome to join.
Centennial Details: Sun. Nov 1 | 4-6 PM | 5303 E County Line Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
Aurora Details: Sun. Nov 1 | 4-6 PM | 11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
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Grief and the Holidays Workshop
No matter what you celebrate, it’s important to know that you aren’t alone during holidays. 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.
Date: Tues. Nov 17
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: HeartLight Center (11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014)
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Holiday Love Hope & Light Re
Please join us for our holiday memorial service and candle lighting ceremony, in partnership with Horan & McConaty. Programs will last about one hour. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Aurora Details: Saturday Nov 21, 2026 | 10:00am | 11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver CO 80014
Lakewood Details: Saturday Nov 21, 2026 at 4:00pm | 3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Thornton Details: Monday, November 23, 2026 at 6:00pm | 9998 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229
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Community Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Gathering
A time of connection for anyone who has experienced grief and would like additional support during the holiday season, in a more social setting. Please bring a simple dish to share. Regardless of type of loss or how long its been, we welcome you to join us for community, connection and support over a meal, together.
Date: Sun. Nov 22
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: 5303 E County Line Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
Colorado Learning to Carry Loss: Understanding Your Unique Grief Educational Seminars
An educational seminar is designed to support you in better understanding your own experience of grief. There will be time for questions and participation is always optional.
Topics include:
Understanding grief and the many ways it can show up
Building a personal toolbox of skills to support you in your healing
Exploring ways to find meaning and purpose after loss
Strengthening resilience as you move forward at your own pace
Kansas City Workshops
Learning to Carry Loss: Understanding Your Unique Grief Educational Seminar
An educational seminar is designed to support you in better understanding your own experience of grief. There will be time for questions and participation is always optional.
Topics include:
Understanding grief and the many ways it can show up
Building a personal toolbox of skills to support you in your healing
Exploring ways to find meaning and purpose after loss
Strengthening resilience as you move forward at your own pace
Saturday, October 24 from 10 -11:30 AM | Park Lawn Funeral Home | 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO
New Mexico Workshops
More details coming soon.
Tennessee Workshops
Open HeART Studio
Join us for an art activity led by Heather White that blends creativity with reflection. You’ll be guided through a series of questions designed to spark memories and meaning, then use your answers as inspiration to weave a beautiful piece centered on something or someone special to you. All materials are provided—just bring your ideas and stories, and leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells your story. No prior art experience required. Featured activity: Spiral Painting.
Date: Sept 28th
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Location: Hampton Hall at Smith Professional Building (627 Smithview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803)
Mental Health Resource Fair
The goal of this resource fair is to connect industry professionals, community partners, and service providers across healthcare, end-of-life, and grief care. This event, designed to facilitate collaboration, foster professional development, and highlight available community resources.
Please note if you want a table and number of people joining from your organization.
Date: Monday, Oct 19th
Time 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Life Event Center Smith’s 1410 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803
Wisconsin Workshops
Join us for this 3-part series exploring Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®) and how it can support the body through grief and life's many transitions.
Grief is experienced throughout the whole body. Along with emotional pain, the nervous system can hold stress, tension, and overwhelm. TRE® is a gentle, body-based practice developed by Dr. David Berceli that activates the body's natural tremoring mechanism to support nervous system regulation, relaxation, and resilience.
Over three sessions, you'll learn the TRE® process and develop the skills to use this simple, lifelong self-care practice to support greater balance, well-being, and your capacity to navigate grief and change.
Supporting Grief Through TRE®: A 3-Part Series
September Sessions: Sundays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27
3:30-5:00 PM
Calming Grounds 3866 Johns Street, Madison, WI 53714
Register one or all sessions
October Sessions: Sundays: Oct. 11, 18, and 25.
3:30-5:00 PM
Calming Grounds 3866 Johns Street, Madison, WI 53714
Register one or all sessions
Writing Through Grief:
A Compassionate Bi-Monthly Workshop
Join us for a gentle, guided writing experience where you can explore memories, feelings and meaning after loss. Through simple prompts and reflection, writing can become a path toward healing and hope. No writing experience is needed, self-care breaks are included and all are welcome at any stage of the grief journey. Facilitated by Jackie Hill. Presented in partnership with Vista West, Lauren Jensen of HeartLight Center and Cress.
Located at Vista West 150 Bella Vista Dr, Madison WI
Next Date: Thursday, November 19th | 6:00-8:00 PM
Not Seeing What You’re Looking For?
As we continue to grow our programming, we want to hear about what programs and support you are looking for. If you have a specific request, any questions, or would like more information, please contact us or send us an email at Info@HeartLightCenter.org.