Join us for a week of healing and connection! Grief Camp 2020 will focus on supporting youth who are grieving the death of a loved one as well as their caregivers. Grief Camp takes place 7/20-7/24 and all activities begin at 10am and last for 30-60mins. Activities include crafting, story hour, discussion, and circus arts. Please join us for some or all of our activities and offerings! Throughout the week, we are offering individual, private consultation sessions with parents, guardians…

This 5-week group held online on Zoom offers men and women who have experienced the loss of a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by October 1st. Contact Laura Ward via phone at 607-272-0212 or this email link. Login details will be provided after registration.  

This workshop will explore ways to care for and nourish our bodies to support the process of grieving. We will teach self-care methods to help relieve muscle tension and encourage relaxation, and talk about self-massage, as well as ways to use our community resources for massage and wellness. Materials provided. Instructor: Meredith Carpenter. Class size is limited, and registration is required by October 12th. Held online on Zoom and login details will be provided after registration. To register contact the…

Holiday time can be especially difficult after the death of a loved one.  Learn about ways to take care of yourself and honor your feelings as we head into the holiday season. Includes a presentation followed by a discussion and support group. Registration is required by December 4th. Contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Held online via Zoom. Login details will be provided after registration.  

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

This event will include an interactive discussion of the book, The Beauty of What Remains.  Rebecca Schillenback will lead us through an exploration of spirituality, grief and what can be learned from this book. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by September 20th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided after registration.

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Held via Zoom. Facilitators: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT and Caroline Borden, LCSW-R. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided after registration.

We will explore ways to care for and nourish our bodies to support the process of grieving. We will teach self-care methods to help relieve muscle tension and encourage relaxation, and you will leave with tools to continue these at home. We will talk about self-massage as well as ways to use our community resources for massage and wellness. Materials will be provided and are required for participation. Pick up will be arranged after registration. Class size is limited, and registration…

Writing Your Loss Story is a four-week writing program that provides therapeutic writing prompts for the bereaved to use to tell their story. The group allows individual living with loss to explore their unique circumstances. A goal of the program is healing with words — participants will create their own unique works by responding to writing prompts and will be encouraged to share their work and engage in discussion. An individual doesn’t have to be a “writer” to do this…

Holiday time can be especially difficult after the death of a loved one.  Learn about ways to take care of yourself and honor your feelings as we head into the holiday season. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by December 6. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided after registration.

Start the new year with self-care! Enjoy a gentle and peaceful yoga practice. No experience necessary. Instructor: Jody Kessler Registration is required by January 17th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided after registration.

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by February 25th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided after registration.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Grief can cause you to feel stuck, uninspired, or unfulfilled. This can impact your ability to express conflicting emotions in creative ways. In this workshop we will explore the feeling of being stuck and how it affects our inner life and outer expression. Through written reflection, group discussion, mind-body practices, and intuitive collage, I will guide participants into a deeper understanding of their own blocks. Together we will create a safe and supportive container for each person to begin the…

Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice -meaning exercise with your vital energy or breathing exercise.  This form focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation through slow, graceful movements.  Benefits of practice include stress reduction, strength and balance, and inner harmony. In just moments of practice each day you can shift your mental and physical state. Instructor: Janet Fortess, LMT, MAT, Embodiment Coach. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by March 21st. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement…

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by February 25th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided after registration.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

Laura Ward, Hospicare bereavement counselor, will facilitate an interactive discussion of the book, It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok. This event is presented by Phillips Free Library in Homer. In this powerful book, Megan Devine normalizes and validates the pain of grief while challenging a culture that often fails to understand.  Her writing serves as a compassionate guide through deep grief, helping us to heal and support ourselves and each other. You can purchase your book at Buffalo Street Books…

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

The focus of this two-part workshop is to help adult children heal through forgiveness after the loss of a parent. Forgiveness can be an on-going process, even after death. Learning to forgive our parents and ourselves opens positive possibilities. Participants must commit to both sessions. Instructor: Mara Alper, Hospicare volunteer, creator of “Forgiveness: A Healing Documentary”. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by May 9th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

The focus of this two-part workshop is to help adult children heal through forgiveness after the loss of a parent. Forgiveness can be an on-going process, even after death. Learning to forgive our parents and ourselves opens positive possibilities. Participants must commit to both sessions. Instructor: Mara Alper, Hospicare volunteer, creator of “Forgiveness: A Healing Documentary”. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by May 9th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212…

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Writing Your Loss Story is a four-week writing program that provides therapeutic writing prompts for the bereaved to use to tell their story. Held via Zoom and facilitated by Jane Baker Segelken, LMSW The group allows individual living with loss to explore their unique circumstances. A goal of the program is healing with words — participants will create their own unique works by responding to writing prompts and will be encouraged to share their work and engage in discussion. An…

Writing Your Loss Story is a four-week writing program that provides therapeutic writing prompts for the bereaved to use to tell their story. Held via Zoom and facilitated by Jane Baker Segelken, LMSW The group allows individual living with loss to explore their unique circumstances. A goal of the program is healing with words — participants will create their own unique works by responding to writing prompts and will be encouraged to share their work and engage in discussion. An…

Brenna Fitzgerald, Hospicare’s Communications Coordinator, will facilitate an interactive discussion of the book The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller, a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. In this lyrical book filled with touching stories, Weller offers a poetic handbook for the art of grieving. His insights into grief and the grieving process, including the power of grief rituals and community grieving, reveal a vitality that is possible to encounter when we welcome, rather than fear, the pain of loss.…

Writing Your Loss Story is a four-week writing program that provides therapeutic writing prompts for the bereaved to use to tell their story. Held via Zoom and facilitated by Jane Baker Segelken, LMSW The group allows individual living with loss to explore their unique circumstances. A goal of the program is healing with words — participants will create their own unique works by responding to writing prompts and will be encouraged to share their work and engage in discussion. An…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

Writing Your Loss Story is a four-week writing program that provides therapeutic writing prompts for the bereaved to use to tell their story. Held via Zoom and facilitated by Jane Baker Segelken, LMSW The group allows individual living with loss to explore their unique circumstances. A goal of the program is healing with words — participants will create their own unique works by responding to writing prompts and will be encouraged to share their work and engage in discussion. An…

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Held via Zoom and login details will be provided after registration.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Held via Zoom and login details will be provided after registration.

We will explore ways to care for and nourish our bodies to support the process of grieving. We will teach self-care methods to help relieve muscle tension and encourage relaxation, and you will leave with tools to continue these at home. We will talk about self-massage as well as ways to use our community resources for massage and wellness. Attendees will receive a complimentary day pass to the spa. Held via Zoom. Instructor: Meredith Carpenter Class size is limited, and…

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Held via Zoom and login details will be provided after registration.

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Held via Zoom and login details will be provided after registration.

A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Held via Zoom and login details will be provided after registration.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

It may have been a while since you have shared space with stillness. Return to yourself again for a moment during this gentle, guided movement and mindfulness class. Blankets, pillow and comfy clothes can be supportive, though they are not required. Everyone is welcome, even if you would just like to sit in community. Instructor Shasta Savage is a trauma informed, certified accessible Registered Yoga Teacher. She found her way to yoga and mindfulness following a deep loss over a…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

Holiday time can be especially difficult after the death of a loved one.  Learn about ways to take care of yourself and honor your feelings as we head into the holiday season. Held via Zoom. Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Registration is required by November 29th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send an email.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Men’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with their loss in a friendly and confidential setting. Attendance at all sessions is not required and registration is open until the day before the third session. Registration is required by February 15th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or…

Men’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with their loss in a friendly and confidential setting. Attendance at all sessions is not required and registration is open until the day before the third session. Registration is required by February 15th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

Men’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with their loss in a friendly and confidential setting. Attendance at all sessions is not required and registration is open until the day before the third session. Registration is required by February 15th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or…

Men’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with their loss in a friendly and confidential setting. Attendance at all sessions is not required and registration is open until the day before the third session. Registration is required by February 15th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or…

Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Dates: Tuesdays, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4 Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to attend 4 of the  5 sessions. Registration is required by March 6th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details…

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit their website at compassionatefriends.org). If you are interested, have questions, or want more information, please call 607-387-5711. There are occasional in-person meetings at the Finger…

Men’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with their loss in a friendly and confidential setting. Attendance at all sessions is not required and registration is open until the day before the third session. Registration is required by February 15th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or…

Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Dates: Tuesdays, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4 Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to attend 4 of the  5 sessions. Registration is required by March 6th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details…

Instructor: Shasta Savage, MSW Date: Wednesday, March 8th Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: This yoga & mindfulness workshop will be led in the virtual format by Shasta Savage, MSW.  Appropriate for those over 18 years of age. No experience necessary. Registration is required by March 2nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details will be provided close to time of event.

Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Dates: Tuesdays, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4 Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Participants must commit to attend 4 of the  5 sessions. Registration is required by March 6th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff at 607-272-0212 or send an email. Login details…

Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. Contact Laura Ward via email. Details will be conveyed to all participants after registration. For Cortland and Tompkins Residents. Support Group will be held via Zoom. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred.

Facilitator: Ellen Abrams, LMFT Date: Monday, March 20th Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: This workshop will help us to learn to turn our attention, through meditation, to the heart of our experience with griefs, sorrows, and losses – the often denied or unmarked moments, experiences that have been cast out, cast away or un-witnessed. Contemplative practice offers a refuge in our own hearts to turn towards the grief in our own lives and to cultivate awareness, curiosity, and kindness…