Grappling With Guilt
Guilt can be one of the most painful aspects of grief. Carrying guilt along with grief is like adding cumbersome boulders to the already heavy load that one carries after the loss of a loved one. Grieving minds might play…
Loved Ones Remembered at Pathways of Hope 2024 Angel Tree Memorial Service
Ohio's Hospice Pathways of HopeSM held its annual Angel Tree Memorial Service at Faith Christian Church in New Philadelphia, bringing together 122 community members to honor loved ones who recently died. The evening provided a meaningful space for remembrance, with…
Ohio’s Hospice Announces “Handling the Holidays” Bereavement Workshop
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the “Handling the Holidays,” workshop on Monday, December 9, 2024, 5:30-6:45 pm. Participants will learn how to cope with grief during the holidays, practice self-care, and create space to grieve and celebrate. …
Ohio’s Hospice Announces “How to Extend Comfort – Supporting Those Who Are Grieving” Bereavement Workshop
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the “How to Extend Comfort – Supporting Those Who Are Grieving,” workshop on Monday, November 11, 2024, 5:30-6:45 pm. Participants will learn about the difference between grieving and mourning, what to expect…
Mindfulness: Paying Attention to Our Losses
As a psychiatrist, therapist and practitioner of mindfulness, I am often asked what mindfulness has to do with grief and loss. Most of us want to do anything but pay attention to our suffering. It’s not pleasant. Sometimes we just…
Ohio’s Hospice Announces “Grief, Trauma and Loss” Bereavement Workshop
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the “Grief, Trauma and Loss,” workshop on Monday, October 14, 2024, 5:30-6:45 pm. Participants will learn about symptoms and responses to loss, differences and similarities between trauma and grief, and tips for…
Ohio’s Hospice 2024 Camp Waves of Emotion Bereavement Camp for Children Featured Therapy Dogs and a ‘3-D’ Good Time
Ohio's Hospice held its Camp Waves of Emotion, a free four-day grief and bereavement camp designed to support children ages 7-12 who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or significant loved one, recently. More participants were welcomed this…
Grieving Creatively
When is the last time you picked up a box of markers or crayons without a purpose in mind? For many of us, it may have been elementary school. Often, if people don’t feel they are artistically inclined, the idea…
Ohio’s Hospice Continues “Faces of Grief” Support Group for Grieving Adults
Ohio’s Hospice Invites the community to participate in the “Faces of Grief” seven-week grief support group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Faces of Grief will meet on Wednesdays from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30…
Ohio’s Hospice Holds 14th Annual Camp for Children and Teens Coping with Loss
Ohio's Hospice recently held its 14th annual You're Not Alone youth grief and bereavement camp, at Camp Wanake in Beach City near New Philadelphia. This year’s theme was, “Sailing a New Sea,” which incorporated fun pirate and nautical crafts and…
