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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Virtual Summer Remembrance for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Loss
Join us for a gentle, online gathering for remembrance and grief support following a dementia-related loss. This program offers a safe, compassionate space for those who have lost or are losing someone to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This space will provide an opportunity to honor the life of your person, the experiences of caregiving, and connection with others who understand the complexities of dementia-related grief and the emotional journey that comes with this loss. Suggested donation $15
Date: Sat. July 25 2026 (NEW DATE)
Time: 9am PT/ 10am MT/ 11am CT/ 12pm ET
Location: Virtual
Suggested Donation: $15
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Open HeART Studio
Join us for a safe, virtual space for connection, quiet reflection and healing through creative expression. We will focus on using colors and materials to explore emotions, create memories and connect with fellow-grievers. No prior art experience is required, and we'll use materials typically found around the home.
Date: Wed. July 22Time: 5-7pm PT/ 6-8pm MT/ 7-9pm CT/ 8-10pm ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $20
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Crafting Your Narrative- Writing & Sharing Your Grief Story
Join us in the exploration of narrative – how we choose to tell our grief story, in various settings, and how we can gain a sense of control, remembrance and create legacy through use of the written word.
Date: Tues. August 4
Time: 4-5:30pm PT/ 5-6:30pm MT/ 6-7:30pm CT/ 7-8:30pm ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $20
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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. August 22
Time: 9am-11amPT/10am-12pm MT/11am-1pm CT/12pm-2pm ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: $20
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. July 11, Aug 22, Sept 26
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Lyons, Colorado
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Grief Through the Seasons: A Summer Mini-Series
Grief does not take a vacation. As summer unfolds and eventually gives way to fall, many people notice changes in their routines, relationships, and emotional landscapes. Join us for one or both of these supportive gatherings as we explore what our grief may be asking of us during the summer months and through seasonal transition.
Session 1: Grief & Growth Garden
Participants will decorate a pot and reflect on what they are carrying, tending, or hoping for in this season of grief and plan succulents/herbs.
Session 2: Postcards to a Loved One
Participants will write a postcard or letter to the person they miss, sharing what summer has been like, what has changed, or what they wish they could tell them.
Date: Saturday, July 11 and August 1
Time: 10:00-12:00 PM
Location: HeartLight Center (11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, 80014)
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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. Aug 8
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: HeartLight Center (11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Denver, 80014)
Cost: $30
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
More details coming soon.
New Mexico Workshops
Comfort Food Dinner: Summer Social
Join us for a relaxed summer social with comforting food, shared conversation, and community connection. Open to adults (18+) grieving a loss or navigating serious illness and anticipatory grief, this gathering offers a welcoming space to nourish both body and heart. All food provided. Bringing a dish is optional but welcome.
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: 1700 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 120, Albuquerque, NM 87110
In partnership with: Bosque Trails Hospice
Beneath the Surface: Exploring Grief and Healing
Through Film
Join us for a two-part community experience exploring grief, connection, and resilience through Remarkably Bright Creatures. In Week One, we'll watch the film and offer reflection prompts. In Week Two, we'll gather for a facilitated community discussion. Open to community members ages 15+ grieving a loss, navigating a life transition, or seeking connection and community. You are invited to register with family or friends if desired.
Dates:
Part One: Watch Remarkably Bright Creatures (Watch the film together and receive a reflection guide with journaling prompts and activities to explore throughout the week.)
Saturday, August 15 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Part Two: Community Conversation/Support (Return for a facilitated discussion where we'll share insights, discoveries, and reflections inspired by the film.)
Saturday, August 22 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Daniels Family Funerals: Carlisle Chapel (3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque)In partnership with: Daniels Family Funerals: Carlisle Chapel
Tennessee Workshops
More details coming soon.
Wisconsin Workshops
Writing Through Grief
HeartLight and Agrace invite those grieving the death of someone to join a writing through grief workshop. Through guided writing prompts and reflective practices, participants will explore feelings and memories connected to their loss and use writing as a tool for hope, and healing.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6-8:00 PM CT
Cress on East Washington
3325 E. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Register on the Agrace website
Agrace Brick & Butterfly Memorial Dedication Events
All who purchase bricks and butterflies are invited to attend a Memorial Dedication event at Agrace, either in Madison or in Janesville. Friends and family are welcome to join you. This event is proudly supported by Cress Funeral & Cremation Service, honoring the memories of those we hold dear.
Janesville Butterfly Memorial Dedication
Date: Sunday August 2 at 2pm CT
Location: 2901 N. Wright Road, Janesville
Madison Brick and Butterfly Memorial Dedication
Date: Sunday August 16th at 2pm CT
Location: 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison
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.