Transitions LifeCare

Conversations on Grief (virtual)
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Grief Walk
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 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

Expressive Arts (virtual)
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-05 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.

Volunteer Information Session 2026 – Virtual
2026-03-04 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-04 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

Support Over Solitude – Virtual
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-15 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.

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.

KidsZone
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

The Art of Grief: Felted Rock Workshop
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Grief can leave us feeling untethered and lost. Finding practices and objects that help us feel grounded is essential in the healing process. In this
workshop, participants will be introduced to the meditative process of wet felting and leave with their own grounding object – a felted rock.
Registration is required; space is limited. Please call 919-719-7199 to register.

A Moment for Mindfulness (virtual)
2026-02-18 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.

Conversations on Grief (virtual)
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-20 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, January 20
Anger, Guilt, and Regret
Tuesday, January 27
Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand?
Tuesday, February 3
Who Am I Now?
Tuesday, February 10
Where Do I Go From Here?
Tuesday, February 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.

Grieving Brain (virtual)
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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.

RESCHEDULED: Nnenna Freelon – Book Reading and Signing
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss
Join us for a special evening with Nnenna Freelon, celebrated jazz vocalist, author, and host of the award-winning podcast Great Grief with Nnenna Freelon, as she reads from her new book on grief, followed by a book signing.
Books will be available for purchase, or can be purchased prior to the event at most book stores.
Please feel free to arrive any time after 5:45 pm; to make sure we have plenty of time for signing, the event will start promptly at 6:30 pm.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP here.

Nnenna Freelon - Book Reading and Signing - RESCHEDULED
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Due to the recent weather and continued risk of ice in the evenings, we have made the decision to postpone this event until Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your safety is our priority! We hope that you’ll all be able to join us on the new date, for what will be an amazing evening.
Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss
Join us for a special evening with Nnenna Freelon, celebrated jazz vocalist, author, and host of the award-winning podcast Great Grief with Nnenna Freelon, as she reads from her new book on grief, followed by a book signing.
Books will be available for purchase, or can be purchased prior to the event at most book stores.
Light refreshments will be served.

Using Yoga in Grief (virtual)
2026-01-22 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.

A Moment for Mindfulness (virtual)
2026-01-21 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
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 21
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
2026-01-20 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
October 7 and 21
November 4 and 18
December 2 and 16
January 6 and 20

Lights of Remembrance
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
We invite you to select one of the dates below to attend and celebrate the life of your loved one through light and quiet reflection as you walk through the illuminated pathways of our campus.
If you would like us to light a luminary in honor of your loved one, visit www.transitionslifecare.org/lor to fill out our online order form. We invite you to personalize your loved one’s tribute with their name, photo, and a message.
Orders must be submitted online or postmarked by Wednesday, December 10 to ensure adequate time for printing.
Tuesday, January 13 or Wednesday, January 14
