Bereavement Gatherings & Events

July 6 2020 - Monday's Moments Gathering

Why are rituals important? This will be held as a virtual gathering. Research has shown that people who engage in rituals after a loss experience less grief. At this gathering, we'll discuss ways...
By Jackie Naginey Hook
Monday, June 1, 2020

June 1 2020 - Monday's Moments Gathering

How Do You Calm Yourself? TBD if this will be held as a Zoom event or at the Courtyard by Marriott location. Please check back. "How Do You Calm Yourself?” – One of the many emotions of grief is ...
By Jackie Naginey Hook
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

May 12 2020 - ACAP - The Grief of COVID-19

The Grief of COVID-19 Join ACAP on Facebook Live with Jackie Hook, M.A. Spiritual Director, Celebrant & End of Life Doula as they discuss the grief and additional stressors that caregiver...
By Dar Bellissimo
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

May 11 2020 - Monday's Moments Virtual Gathering

Becoming the Butterfly “Becoming the Butterfly” – Poet and author Margaret Fuller said, “There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” Grief can be like a caterpi...
By Jackie Naginey Hook
Sunday, March 15, 2020

May 6 2020 - A Virtual Gathering - Wellness of Grief During the Pandemic

Wellness of Grief During the Pandemic A Virtual Event Join Beth McLaughlin, Evelyn Wald, Jackie Naginey Hook, and Katie Kostohryz, in a conversation about many types of losses and grief we ma...
By Jackie Naginey Hook
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Postponed Until Further Notice - Wednesdays - A Walk With Grief

A Walk With Grief A Walk With Grief is not an exercise program but instead a time of coming together with others who are grieving a loss and...walking. Walking to move grief from the inside to the...
By Dar Bellissimo
Monday, March 2, 2020

April 10 2020 - ACAP Podcast

ACAP Podcast If you are an adult child of an aging parent, ACAP now has helpful podcasts available on their website. Click here to visit their website.   
By Dar Bellissimo
Saturday, February 29, 2020

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April 9 - ACAP - Responding to Challenging Symptoms Related To Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

ACAP is holding the event "Responding to Challenging Symptoms Related To Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias". It will be online or in-person at the Centre Region Active Adult Center located in the Nit...

April 1 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

This will be held as a virtual gathering.  Some people compare grief to the waves of an ocean. At times, they are frequent and overwhelming. At other times, they are further apart and less ob...

March 12 - ACAP - Downsizing: Why? When And How?

ACAP is holding the event "Downsizing: Why? When? And How?". It will be online or in-person at the Centre Region Active Adult Center located in the Nittany Mall. To learn more and register for this...

March 11 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

This will be held as a virtual gathering.  One of the need of mourners is to develop a new self-identity. Our roles change and it takes time to adjust. Please click here to RS...

February 19 - (SOTS) State of the Story - Love Lives On

Learning to Live: What’s Your Story? and State of the Story present an evening of MOTH-style storytelling about the love that lives on after loss. When: February 19, 2024 Time:  7:0...

February 13 - ACAP - Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver

ACAP is holding the event "Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver". It will be online or in-person at the Centre Region Active Adult Center located in the Nittany Mall. To learn mo...

February 5 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

This will be held as a virtual gathering.  Our hearts often feel broken when we’ve lost a loved one. So how do we love ourselves in this brokenness? Some say the healing comes from within. Jo...