Transitions LifeCare

KidsZone
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
A monthly in-person grief group for children ages 5–12 to express grief, connect with peers, and enhance coping skills through themed activities.
Sessions alternate monthly between Thursday evenings (with drop-in dinner at 5:30pm) and Saturday afternoons.
February 19, March 21, April 16, May 16
PLEASE NOTE: Please note, our registration process has changed. If you are interested in a child or teen grief support program or group, please call 919-719-7199, email kidsgrief@transitionslifecare.org, or use the following link to contact us: Contact Us 24/7 – Transitions LifeCare. A grief counselor will connect with you to talk through your child’s needs and determine whether a group is the right fit.

Grief Walk
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, 27607, United States
Join us as we seek comfort in nature and connection with others as we walk the paths at the Museum Park at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Note: The Park paths are paved with slight inclines. Please leave pets at home. You are welcome to attend some or all of the walking sessions.
Registration required. Call 919-719-7199.
All dates: Tuesdays, 10:00–11:30am
February 10 and 24
March 10 and 24
April 14 and 28
May 12 and 26

Anxiety & Grief (virtual)
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This workshop explores the different ways anxiety can manifest in our lives after a loss and discusses practices that can help to increase our feeling of safety and decrease our anxiety.
Registration required by calling 919.719.7199.

Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue this service, please consider making a donation at transitionslifecare.org/donate.

Support Over Solitude – Virtual
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This teen grief support group is open to youth ages 13–18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person. Participants will meet virtually to name their experiences of grief, build positive coping skills, and connect with other teens who have similar experiences.
Thursdays, 6:00–7:00pm
January 15, 29
February 12, 26
March 19
April 2
PLEASE NOTE: Please note, our registration process has changed. If you are interested in a child or teen grief support program or group, please call 919-719-7199, email kidsgrief@transitionslifecare.org, or use the following link to contact us: Contact Us 24/7 – Transitions LifeCare. A grief counselor will connect with you to talk through your child’s needs and determine whether a group is the right fit.

Volunteer Information Session 2026 – Virtual
2026-03-04 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
CLICK HERE to Register or call 919-828-0890.
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered monthly. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a half-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers.
Please visit our How to Become a Volunteer page for more information.
Jan. 7 | Feb. 4 | Mar. 4 | April 1 | May 6 | June 3 | July 1 | Aug. 5 | Sept. 2 | Oct. 7 | Nov. 4

Conversations on Grief (virtual)
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations.
Choose the time/day that best suits your schedule.
Registration is required. Call 919-719-7199.
Understanding Grief
Thursday, March 5
Anger, Guilt, and Regret
Thursday, March 12
Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand?
Thursday, March 19
Who Am I Now?
Thursday, March 26
Where Do I Go From Here?
Thursday, April 2

Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue this service, please consider making a donation at transitionslifecare.org/donate.

Expressive Arts (virtual)
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us for this ongoing virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will send participants a homework prompt prior to each group for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. The group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief.
No art experience needed. Participants can use their creative medium of choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature collage, sewing, etc.).
Registration required. Call 919.719.7199.
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm
February 5
March 5
April 9
May 7

Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue this service, please consider making a donation at transitionslifecare.org/donate.

Nurturing Nests: A Family Workshop
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us for a family fun night, where families of all ages, shapes, sizes, and relationships are welcome. This workshop is an opportunity to come together, support one another, and create a lasting tribute to your loved one. Through the act of decorating a birdhouse, you’ll work together to create a tangible reminder of your connection to your loved one. This workshop is a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and commemorate your journey through grief together. Come prepared to get a little messy. All supplies are provided (one bird house per family unit). Participants are invited to bring memory items (buttons, jewelry, pieces of clothing, etc.) to include in the decoration of their birdhouse.
Registration is limited, please call 919-719-7199 to reserve your space.
Drop-in pizza dinner at 5:30pm

A Moment for Mindfulness (virtual)
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Mindfulness has been shown to help calm the grieving brain. Through gentle guidance, we’ll explore mindfulness practices that help recognize the reality of loss and foster a sense of connection and peace.
Registration is required. Call 919-719-7199.
Wednesdays, 12:00–1:00pm
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue this service, please consider making a donation at transitionslifecare.org/donate.

Are Your Ducks in a Row?
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Wilson County Library, 249 Nash St. N, Wilson, 27893, United States
Workshop about Advance Care Planning
None of us want to think about it, right? But at some point in the future, we all may face a situation where important decisions must be made about our healthcare, but we are unable to speak for ourselves. Or perhaps this has happened to a loved one. Are you prepared?
Come to this workshop at the Wilson County Library to learn how to get your ducks in a row. This will be an informative workshop about advanced care planning, healthcare, proxies, legal paperwork, and will include an interactive exercise that will help to clarify your thoughts.

Are Your Ducks in a Row?
2026-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Garner Senior Centr, 205 E. Garner Road, Garner, 27529, United States
Advance Care Planning Workshop
None of us want to think about it, right? But at some point in the future, we all may face a situation where important decisions must be made
about our healthcare, but we are unable to speak for ourselves. Or perhaps this has happened to a loved one. Are you prepared?
Come to this workshop at the Garner Senior Center to learn how to get your ducks in a row. This will be an informative workshop about advanced care planning, healthcare, proxies, legal paperwork, and will include an interactive exercise that will clarify your thoughts.

Are Your Ducks in a Row?
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Advance Care Planning workshop: Who will make your health care decisions, if you are unable to make them yourself?
None of us want to think about it, right? But at some point in the future, we all may face a situation where important decisions must be made
about our healthcare, but we are unable to speak for ourselves. Or perhaps this has happened to a loved one. Are you prepared? Come to this workshop to learn how to get your ducks in a row. This will be an informative workshop about advanced care planning, healthcare, proxies, legal paperwork, and will include an interactive exercise that will clarify your thoughts.
This workshop will feature information about the health care aspects of advance care planning with Betsy Barton, and ALSO about the legal aspects, with guest speaker and attorney Christine Ryan. For those who are interested, we will have notaries available to notarize your advance directives.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Betsy Barton at Community@transitionslifecare.org.

Using Yoga in Grief (virtual)
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Participants will learn a handful of yoga tools, practice them together, and share what they notice. Join us for this gentle exploration of how yoga can support you in your grief, led by certified yoga therapist Rachel Manetti (pureresilienceyoga.com).
No yoga experience needed.
Registration required. Call 919.719.7199.
Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue this service, please consider making a donation at transitionslifecare.org/donate.

Conversations on Grief (virtual)
2026-04-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Conversations on Grief introduces participants to the many dimensions of grief. Explore different aspects of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations.
Choose the time/day that best suits your schedule.
Registration is required. Call 919-719-7199.
Understanding Grief
Monday, April 20
Anger, Guilt, and Regret
Monday, April 27
Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand?
Monday, May 4
Who Am I Now?
Monday, May 11
Where Do I Go From Here?
Monday, May 18

Transitions GriefCare provides grief support at no charge to the bereaved. If you’d like to help us continue this service, please consider making a donation at transitionslifecare.org/donate.
