Chesapeake Life Center offers many creative workshops to help adults find a path to healing from loss. This winter, there are also workshops that welcome caregivers. Here are some of the events planned for this season.
- Chesapeake Life Center Virtual Book Club — Pick up a copy of The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve and prepare for four weeks of literary therapy. Led by a licensed grief counselor, this four-week club will discuss different chapters each week. This is a creative way to process grief feelings while connecting with other grievers. The club will meet via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 7 through 28. The cost to attend is free – participants must obtain their own copy of the book.
- Grief and Vision Boards Workshop – What do you want from the year ahead for you and your grief? In the first month of the year, come together with others who are navigating grief. Share stories and honor your loss or loved one in a creative way. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or going through a life transition, this workshop offers a creative, safe and supportive space for you. It will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost is $15.
- Winter “Labyrinth of Light” Event at Wellsview Cottage – Winter is for stillness and going inside – even while we are walking a path outside. The path is a metaphor for life. How we walk it tells us a lot about ourselves. There is no wrong way to walk it. For centuries labyrinths have been used around the globe as mindfulness tools to help cultivate aspirations and personal growth. All are invited to join us for this special event as we gather to reflect and walk the Labyrinth of Light at Wellsview Cottage. Warm beverages and light refreshments will be served. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. It will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Wellsview Cottage Center for Holistic & Integrative Health, 611 & 613 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, Maryland. The cost is $10.
- Wellness Paint Workshop – Join our grief counselors for a paint-along event to express your creative side in a safe space. No experience is necessary. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. The cost is $20.
- Sisters in Healing – Grief can be a challenging and isolating experience, especially for women of color who often navigate unique cultural, familial and societal expectations. Celebrate the start of Women’s History Month with this safe and welcoming workshop to learn about the grief process, share stories about your loved ones, find comfort and connect over the healing journey. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the center’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland. The cost is $15.
- Navigating Anticipatory and Ambiguous Grief in Dementia Caregiving – This free workshop is designed to support dementia caregivers and family members in understanding and managing the complex emotions associated with anticipatory and ambiguous grief. Caregivers often experience grief long before the death of a loved one due to the progressive nature of dementia. Anticipatory grief involves mourning the loss of the cognitive and physical abilities of a loved one, while ambiguous grief arises from the uncertainty of what has been lost and what remains in the relationship. It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena.
Registration is required for all workshops and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.
