Published on January 30, 2025
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Community Education
February Lunch & Learn: Creating a Meaningful Funeral
Led by Meg Wade an Interfaith Chaplain and Grief Doula at Larkspur Conservation, come learn helpful information about planning a funeral for someone you love that feels heartfelt, personal, and unique. In this workshop, participants will dive into the many ways to plan a funeral, including questions around rituals and practices, what end-of-life planning happens after a death occurs, but before a funeral takes place, and how to honor someone you’ve lost in a way that feels healing.
Nashville: Wednesday, February 12 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Murfreesboro: Wednesday, February 19 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Mindfulness and Relaxation
Weekly Guided Meditation (Virtual)
Need a moment of peace in your day? We invite you to join Alive on Zoom for a free and relaxing 30-minute guided meditation led by our volunteer, Sarah Silvi.
Thursdays | 1 – 1:30 p.m.
Songwriting through Grief (Virtual)
Award-winning songwriter Becky Warren leads songwriting sessions for healing, drawing from personal grief experiences. No musical background required. Sessions via Zoom, crafting a complete song in 3-4 hours over two sessions. Ready to write your song?
More info: griefsupport@AliveHospice.org
Youth and Family Grief Support
Youth Group for ages 4-17, dinner included!
Activities that allow children and teens to learn to cope with loss. Sessions include grief education, games and more. Registration required.
Starting February 18 – April 15 (no session March 11)
Alive’s Grief Center: 1721 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203
Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
For more information, please email griefsupport@alivehospice.org.
Camp Forget-Me-Not 2025
Alive’s overnight grief camp, Camp Forget-Me-Not, is for ANY child (aged 8-17) who has experienced the death of someone significant. Camp Forget-Me-Not combines traditional camp fun (ziplining, swimming and water slides) with therapeutic activities from Alive’s licensed grief counselors to remember loved ones and make connections with peers who are also grieving. Teens have their own groups and activities.
Upcoming Grief Support Offerings
Valentine’s Brunch
We welcome you with open hearts to our Valentine’s Brunch designed to offer comfort and connection to those who are grieving. You will find a warm, supportive environment and enjoy a meal with others who understand your journey. Attendees will engage in small group discussion, hear a special guest speaker, and receive grief education.
Monday, February 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Alive’s Grief Center: 1721 Patterson St Nashville, TN 37203
LGBTQ+ Grief Group (Virtual)
This group offers a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space where individuals can share their stories, find solace, and connect with others who understand their journey.
First Monday | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Good Evening Group (Virtual)
If loneliness sets in when the day starts to come to a close, join this virtual group for connection, reflection, and hope.
Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Grief 101 (Virtual)
This introductory group session answers questions on grief, provides tools, and introduces grief services offered by Alive.
Fourth Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Preparing for Goodbye: Coping with Grief Before Loss (Virtual)
For adults who are facing the terminal illness of a loved one. This class provides information on understanding and coping with the experience of anticipatory grief and finding meaning in the midst of expected loss.
Second Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Griever’s Toolbox (Virtual)
For adults seeking practical tips and tools for coping with grief. This group covers a different topic each month to equip individuals with strategies that they can directly implement as they adjust to life after loss.
This month’s topic: Self-compassion
Third Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Eight-Week Grief Journey Groups Forming Now!
Our Grief Journey groups launch the week of April 21. Groups meet for eight consecutive weeks and are led by licensed Grief Counselors. $80 per participant, scholarships available. *Final group meeting times and locations to be determined based on interest.
- Groups for Loss of Spouse/Partner
- Mondays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (In-person in Nashville)
- Loss of a Loved One
- Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (In-person in Nashville)
- Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)
To register and for more information, please email griefsupport@alivehospice.org.
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