Transitions LifeCare

S.O.S Teen Group
2024-11-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person. Through discussion prompts and interactive activities, participants will have an opportunity to name their experiences of grief build positive coping skills, and connect with other teens who have similar experiences.
REGISTER HERE

Conversations on Grief (virtual)
2024-11-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-11-18 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
Monday, Nov. 18
Anger, Guilt, and Regret
Monday, Nov. 25
Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand?
Monday, Dec. 2
Who Am I Now?
Monday, Dec. 9
Where Do I Go From Here?
Monday, Dec. 16

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.

A Moment for Mindfulness (virtual)
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Mindfulness has been shown to help calm the grieving brain. Join us for a meditation and mindfulness session dedicated to those experiencing grief. 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, 12:00–1:30pm
Oct 16
Nov 20
Dec 18
Jan 15

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.

Grief at the Holidays: A Conversation on Coping (virtual)
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During this single session workshop, we’ll discuss the importance of planning, self-care, and ways of honoring, remembering, and celebrating.
Registration required. Call 919.719.7199.
Tuesday, Nov 19 or Wednesday, Dec 4

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.

Grief Walk
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, 27607, United States
The experience of being outdoors with others has been shown to improve physical and mental health through exercise and connection, even in times of grieving.
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.
Please call 919-719-7199 to register.
All dates: Tuesdays, 10:00–11:30am
October 8 and 22
November 5 and 19
December 3 and 17
January 7 and 21

The Grief Academy - November
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Grief Academy (TGA) is a virtual program designed for families who have lost a child between the ages of 5 – 18 or has a child who has lost a significant person. It provides grief fundamentals in an educational group setting and extends insight into specialized grief processes. TGA is offered virtually, every other third Monday of the month. It has a five-course curriculum to engage households on topics such as Types of Grief, Triggers, Children and Grief, Suicide, Overdose, and techniques on how to Support Grieving Children. TGA is an open group that aims to answer grieving families’ questions while supporting one another through the process.
REGISTER HERE

She Shed: A Safe Space for Grieving Mothers - November
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
The death of a child can be one of the most devastating traumas a parent can experience. Transitions Kids is here to provide care, support, and compassion along with a circle of other parents who understand the intense grief that erupts when a child (of any age) dies.
Each grief support session will explore issues relevant to parents experiencing grief while also allowing time for open discussion. Parents will be provided with an opportunity to talk about their child and their family’s story and share their feelings, thoughts, and concerns. Parents are welcome to participate as they feel comfortable; however, there is NO pressure to talk during the group session.
REGISTER HERE

Grief’s No Picnic
2024-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
For many grievers, mealtime can be a source of anxiety and dread. We will talk about what is hard about eating and cooking when grieving, share tips and recipes with fellow grievers, and share a casual meal in community with others. Participants are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch for themselves – PB&J, leftovers, and drive-through lunches welcome. Come as you are!
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.

CANCELED - S.O.S. Teen Group
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
CANCELED
Support Over Solitude (S.O.S.) is Transitions Kids’ teen grief support group. This group is free and open to youth ages 14-18 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person. Through discussion prompts and interactive activities, participants will have an opportunity to name their experiences of grief build positive coping skills, and connect with other teens who have similar experiences.

Expressive Arts (virtual)
2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-10 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
October 10
November 14
December 12
January 16

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.

Grieving Brain (virtual)
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Do you ever wonder why you experience so many emotional, mental, and physical symptoms associated with your grief?
Join us as we delve into the ways that grief affects our brain using the book The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Dr. Mary-Frances O’Conner as our guide to explore the processes naturally occurring in our brain that shape our response to loss. This is not a book club, reading the book is not required.
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.

Volunteer Information Session – 2024
2024-11-06 18:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. 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.
This will be a Zoom session with an invitation emailed to you after registration.
Register here or call 919-828-0890.

Book Club (virtual)
2024-11-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
We will discuss “It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand” by Megan Devine. This discussion will be generated through thoughtful prompts and questions. Trigger warning: Brief mention of drowning.
For a synopsis and reviews of this book, visit refugeingrief.com/book
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)
2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | 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
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Anger, Guilt, and Regret
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand?
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Who Am I Now?
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Where Do I Go From Here?
Tuesday, Nov. 5

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.

KidsZone - November
2024-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
KidsZone is a monthly in-person group therapy for children aged 5–12. Each month offers a new theme and variety of activities designed for grief care for the younger age groups.
November’s theme – Harvest Race”
REGISTER HERE

Using Yoga in Grief (virtual)
2024-10-24 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)
2024-10-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-10 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 day that best suits your schedule.
Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199.
Understanding Grief
Thursday, September 19
Anger, Guilt, and Regret
Thursday, September 26
Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand?
Thursday, October 3
Who Am I Now?
Thursday, October 10
Where Do I Go From Here?
Thursday, October 17
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.

Patient & Family Advisory Committee
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Patient & Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) is a space for those who have worked with Transitions Kids (TK) to collaborate with the organization to improve and develop practices and policies that are informed by patient/family perspectives. The goal of PFAC is to support TK in improving and evaluating their practices and policies by patient engagement, collaboration, and creative innovation.
PFAC quarterly meetings are held virtually via Microsoft Teams Video and facilitated by Transitions Kids team members.
REGISTER HERE

Exploring Grief Through Expressive Arts (virtual)
2024-10-10 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 is required to receive a meeting code. Call 919-719-7199.
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm
September 12
October 10

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.
