Restorative Yoga
Wednesday, May 17, 2023: 4 pm – 6 pm – REGISTER HERE
Fee: $25
A restorative yoga practice will invite you to soften, relax, and release, in a way that will restore, renew, rejuvenate, and nourish your whole being and release deeply held tensions. Your body will be supported by blankets, pillows, and or bolsters while using some yogic breathing that calms and soothes you in your center and generally brings a feeling of comfort, and grace while in the supported yoga poses.
Please bring your own mat if you have one and a blanket. Arrive ten minutes early to fill out paper work. We need 3 people minimum to hold the class and limit of 6 people. This class is taught by Claire Manganello.
This is a presentation for Mike’s Club Families only. Registration is now closed.
Oil Painting With a Twist for the Beginner to the Intermediate.. (Adults)
Reawaken Your Creative Soul, Learn to Paint, or Just paint…
Tuesdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(5-week session)
Starts: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (no class June 20)
Ends: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Instructor: Laura Tryon Jennings, CAGs
REGISTER HERE (Limited space remaining!)
Please register by May 11, 2023
Fee: $165 (plus $24 supply fee paid to Laura if needed or desired)
Fundamentals of Grief: Helping Individuals Navigate Their Grief Journey
A 6 CE hours, in-person workshop for social service professionals, educators, and members of the community
Saturday, May 20, 2023 ~ 9 am – 4 pm
Workshop cost with 6 CE hours: $175
Workshop cost without CE hours: $129
Registration is required – REGISTER HERE
Workshop facilitated by Maureen Walsh, NP, FT and Erin Hourahan, LICSW
“The Fundamentals of Grief Training was not only interesting and informative but provided much needed answers to questions such as how to explain death to children. It was clear from the outset that the presenters Maureen and Erin were not only very knowledgeable but also very caring and warm individuals. Also appreciated, were the wonderful book recommendations each provided.” ~Madeleine F.
“Fundamentals of Grief Training provided a platform where education and expertise are met with compassion and commonality. Families at Friends of Aine will truly benefit from the guidance provided. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary experience.” ~Mandi S., Good Grief Program Coordinator
Certificates of completion will be mailed to participants after fully attending all six hours of this workshop and completion of workshop evaluations. This is an in person workshop. For more information contact us 781-585-4221 ext.3 or at info@hopefloatswellness.org.
Every person will experience grief and loss – a normal yet profound sense of final separation from something or someone important. While there are similarities in how individuals work through and experience loss, grief is a complicated and truly unique experience that requires helpers to be sensitive to the needs and experiences of those they are supporting. This workshop is designed to give helpers an increased awareness of the dynamics of grief, and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving.
Course Overview
Through presentation, case study exercises, personal reflection, and group discussion, this workshop will cover Disenfranchised Grief, Grief Theories, Chaos of Grief, Children & Grief, Grief vs. Major Depressive Disorder, What Grievers Need, Grief Over Time, Tools and Strategies and more.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training you should be able to:
- Explain the characteristics of grief
- Define the difference between grief and mourning
- Define the differences between grief theories
- Identifying differential diagnosis through the DSM-V-TR
- Describe how secondary loss impacts an individual
- Describe the current concepts of aiding a child through grief
- Recognize when outside help is needed
Training Schedule
8:45AM-9:00AM Registration
9AM-11:15AM Understanding Grief and Its impact on Our Lives
11:15AM-11:30AM Break
11:30AM-12:30PM Activity: Grief Over Time
12:30PM-1:00PM Lunch
1:00PM-2:15PM Differential Diagnosing
2:15PM-2:30PM Break
2:30PM-3:45PM What Works/What Doesn’t
3:45PM-4:00PM Helpful Resources
4:00PM Evaluations & Certificates
Maureen F. Walsh is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, grief therapist and educator. Maureen is certified as a Fellow in Thanatology by the Association for Death, Education and Counseling (ADEC). While working as a school nurse/health teacher Maureen started the school bereavement program and coordinated it for 14 years. She developed Lessons of Life and Loss, a grade 1-8 school bereavement program, which she has presented to faculties of various schools on the South Shore. Maureen began her own grief practice, Grief Weavers LLC in 2007 in which she sees private patients and speaks at schools and community organizations about grief issues. In 2017, Maureen moved Grief Weavers to Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center where she continues her private practice as well as facilitates the Sibling Loss Support Group, assists in Mike’s Club and is part of the H.E.A.R.T program. (Hope Floats Education and Awareness Response Team).
Erin Hourahan, MSW, LICSW has over 15 years experience working with individuals, families and groups in a clinical setting. In 2016, she began her private practice at Hope Floats Healing & Wellness. Through her skills training and psycho-educational expertise, Erin provides trainings and support services to facilitators, educators and like-minded professionals.
Our goal is to raise awareness about grief through education and community outreach. This encompasses trainings, workshops and presentations for professionals, educators, and members of the community. This intermediate level training is intended for providers who support clients with grief and loss.
This program has been approved for 6 Category I MaMHCA hours for re-licensure, in accordance with 262 CMR. Fundamentals of Grief: Helping Individuals Navigate Their Grief Journey, #4538, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center as an Individual course.Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 10/20/2022-10/20/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical and 3 Ethics continuing education credits.”
“Fundamentals of Grief: Helping Individuals Navigate Their Grief Journey has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4105.
Hope Floats is handicapped accessible. Please contact us at 781-585-4221 for further accommodation needs.
Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center is a bereavement and educational center for adults, teens, children and their families who are grieving, dealing with illness, or facing other life challenges. Our free support services bring hope and healing to those in need. 4 Elm Street, Kingston, MA 02364
Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 (8 week session)
This group is led by peer-facilitator, Nancy Monaghan.
Registration is required. This group is currently enrolling members, please contact Abby Hennigan 781-585-4221 ext. 4.
Surviving Grief: Finding Your Way from Grief to Healing Workshop with Gary Sturgis
After the death of his spouse, Gary Sturgis thought there was no possibility of ever feeling joyful or happy again. His life had changed and he was in a very dark place. But over time, he progressed through his grief journey and eventually began to experience light and happy moments. He was healing, and today he is a survivor. You can be a survivor too!
In this special Workshop, Gary throws you a “life preserver” if you’re drowning in your grief. He knows first-hand the intense feelings of pain and sadness after the death of a loved one. He allowed himself to experience those emotions and came to realize they wouldn’t last forever.
Gary uses his own path to healing as a reference, together with lessons learned as a health-care professional and grief specialist to help others find their own way to healing after a loss. He will take you through the physical and emotional effects of grief, helping you to navigate its difficult aspects while teaching you to recover during the process.
Gary will share his own personal stories, offering helpful advice and reassuring guidance, so you can learn new ways to honor your loved one by finding your own way from grief to healing.
Event Fee: $10
Mother’s Day Retreat – For mom’s who have had a child loss
Friday, May 12, 2023 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration Required – Register Here
Donations are apprectiated
Join us for a relaxing and healing day-long retreat just for moms whose children have passed. Relax with meditation, gentle yoga, journaling, and mini-healing treatments given by our certified and talented practitioners. Explore the benefits of Reiki, mini-facial, reflexology and more. There is also time to explore our peaceful grounds, or to find a quiet spot in our beautiful main house to sit with a cup of tea. We will provide everyone with a wonderful lunch. This retreat is an opportunity to take care of yourself and meet other moms. We gain so much from sharing and being with others who are on this difficult grief journey. Looking forward to meeting you all. Space is limited.
For more information contact us at 781-585-4221 or email info@hopefloatswellness.org
41 Signs of Hope: An Enlightening Presentation of Love & Laughter with Dave Kane
Sunday, August 6, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Donation: $20
An enlightening presentation of Love and Laughter! Dave Kane, father of Nicholas O’Neill the youngest victim of the fourth largest Nightclub fire in US History, shares fascinating stories and intriguing evidence that life never ends. After receiving a barrage of signs, including vocal messages from Nicky, Dave is convinced that he has not “lost” his son. Instead he has been given the priceless gift of a loving eternal connection with his boy. After experiencing Dave’s uplifting presentation and seeing his evidence, you too will be assured that your loved ones who have passed are still with you.
