🔊 FREE AARP "Grief & Loss" Online Events for Non-Members/Members!

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https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/

*** See details in posts BELOW ***

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UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

[1] 2024 - November 21.

[2] 2024 - December 5 and 11.

[3] 2025 - January.

Nicole  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

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‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌👍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  REMINDER: Registration is required for all events.

I have posted the REGISTRATION link in each event post.

Nicole  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

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In 4 more days.  🙃🙃🙃

Check out this NOVEMBER 21ST event.

*** REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LINK IS AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST. ***
 
Event Name: Coping With the Anxiety of Grief!!!

Times: 11:30 a.m. ET - 10:30 a.m. CT - 9:30 a.m. MT - 8:30 a.m. PT.

Duration: 90 Minutes.

Zoom and Facebook - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP TX at [email protected].

Find out how to soothe the natural anxiety that arises in people who are grieving in this webinar facilitated by grief educator Garrick Colwell.

About the Event.

It’s normal to experience anxiety when grieving because the loss of a loved one shakes our sense of security in the present and often raises worries about the future. What’s more, the pain we’re feeling compounds our anxiety.

During this webinar you’ll learn:

[1] How to understand your anxiety and fears after loss – and their purpose.

[2] Why soothing your fears is essential.

[3] How continuous anxiety is bad for your health.

[4] Ways to comfort and distract yourself.

[5] How expressing your fears is the key to taming them.

This webinar is based on The Anxiety of Grief – How to Understand, Soothe, and Express Your Fears After Loss by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. He is the director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition and is on the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Garrick Colwell, co-founder of Kitchen Table Conversations, will facilitate this webinar.

How to Join.

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.

REGISTRATION LINK BELOW.

https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/coping-with-the-anxiety-of-grief-crnp4zn4pd2.html

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👥  EVENTS PARTICIPANTS FEEDBACK!!!

Stop by to READ what Event Participants Cadee @Cadee2719 and MC @mc6844 have to say about the events THEY ATTENDED!!!  👍👍👍

We welcome YOUR FEEDBACK too.

Feedback is posted below in separate posts for EACH participant.

Thanks,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

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Event Date: Thursday - Dec 5, 2024.

Event Name: Coping With Complicated Grief!!!

*** REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST. ***

Times: 11:30 a.m. ET - 10:30 a.m. CT - 9:30 a.m. MT - 8:30 a.m. PT.

Duration: 90 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP TX at [email protected].

Grief is always difficult, but if yours feels especially painful and lasting, you may be experiencing complicated grief.

About the Event.

Complicated grief is not an illness or disorder. It's normal grief that's been made more challenging by circumstances that might overwhelm you. In this webinar, you'll learn: 

[1] How complicated grief is different and what you can do to soften and eventually reconcile it.

[2] How to inventory the reasons your grief is complicated.

[3] The symptoms of complicated grief.

[4] How to mourn when grief is complicated.  

[5] How to reconcile your complicated grief. 

[6] How to find hope for healing and a path through the wilderness of complicated grief. 

This webinar is based on "Complicated Grief - How to Understand, Express and Reconcile Your Especially Difficult Grief," by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., who serves as the director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition and is on the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine.

How to Join.

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.

LINK TO REGISTER BELOW.

https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/coping-with-complicated-grief-n7n36bhj55q.html

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Date of Event: Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024.

Name of Event - Grief and the Holidays: Coping With Loss in Joyful Times!!!

*** REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST. ***

Times: 11:30 a.m. ET - 10:30 a.m. CT - 9:30 a.m. MT - 8:30 a.m. PT.

Duration: 90 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP TX at [email protected].

We'll explore how to plan for coping with grief during the holidays, from finding ways to ease stress to deciding whether to observe traditions.

About the Event.

Someone you love has died. How do you face the holidays and cope with your grief when everyone around you is so joyful? Holidays are some of the most challenging times after a loss.

In this webinar, we’ll cover how to make a plan for dealing with grief during the holidays.

Topics include:

[1] How to eliminate unnecessary stress.

[2] How to talk about the person who died.

[3] Deciding what to do about traditions.

[4] How to have a “This Will Do” Christmas.

[5] Identifying “triggers” to help minimize holiday grief surprises.

[5] How to take loving care of yourself.

Certified Grief Educator Garrick Colwell will facilitate this webinar. Garrick holds a “Death and Grief Studies Certification” from The Center for Loss and Life Transitions and collaborates with Hospice Austin on developing innovative grief and bereavement support programs.

How to Join.

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.

LINK BELOW TO REGISTER.

https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/grief-and-the-holidays-coping-with-loss-in-joyful-times-rjnzs86vx79...

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♻️♻️♻️   MC @mc6844 wrote on Thursday 11/7/24:

I attended the event today - finding meaning in loss. I found out some information about grief I wasn't aware. One was looking for the familiar no longer there. Acceptance is what we get from that. I think acceptance is a back and forth type of thing, not easy to attain.         

Also, It becomes necessary to recognize how grief impacts our lives. That out own journeys are important too. And not to worry how others perceive us, if something doesn't have to be done today or tomorrow, that's fine.

I think people will definitely hear something that will help in an area they feel stuck. For instance, the moderator said he was certain he saw his deceased wife in the grocery store. He kept looking for her there. I kept buying groceries and cooking for two or more people for a year and a half. Wasn't good for my widow's budget either lol. Doing better with that now thank goodness.                       

Attending these events is a way to move forward. No worries about transportation and no cost. Most grief events are not.

[mc6844]

You're welcome! These events can give people hope. A light in the clouds 🌞

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♻️  Hi Mala @MalaG229197 , the REGISTRATION LINKS are included in EVENT POSTS.

As of now, we have 4 events posted.

I will ADD December when AARP posts them.

Thanks for asking!!!

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

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how to register? ***]

[MalaG229197]

how to register?

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♻️  You are welcome @cb54357578 . There is an email address with the event information for the Texas AARP branch who is hosting this event. Maybe they may have some options for you IF you cannot attend the 10/17/24 session. Good Luck, Luv Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** CB wrote: Was worth asking because many times presenters do provide the video. I'll stay registered in case something changes later this week. 

Many thanks to you, Nicole! ***]

[cb54357578]

Right after I registered, I remembered that I have a conflict and I don't think I'll be able to attend. Is the video made available afterwards?

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♻️  Hi @cb54357578 , unfortunately it is not. I am so sorry!!!

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** CB wrote: Right after I registered, I remembered that I have a conflict and I don't think I'll be able to attend. Is the video made available afterwards? ***]

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[cb54357578]

Was worth asking because many times presenters do provide the video. I'll stay registered in case something changes later this week. 

Many thanks to you, Nicole!

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♻️  Hi Benjamin @BenjaminM550041 , I am here IF you need any help with any of these events.

I am SO GLAD you stopped by!!!

Sorry about your loss.

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[BenjaminM550041]

Sure I'll let you know if anything i need to know about this event. 
Thank You!

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♻️  I am glad to hear this Benjamin @BenjaminM550041 !!! And sorry about your loss.

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** BENJAMIN @BenjaminM550041 wrote:

Hello, I am new here. I think i should join this event and i believe it will be helpful for my loss!!! ***]

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[BenjaminM550041]

Hello, I am new here. I think i should join this event and i believe it will be helpful for my loss!!!

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♻️  You are welcome MC @mc6844 and thanks for attending and the feedback. Luv you, Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** MC @mc6844 wrote: Nicole, thank you for posting these events. So far, I've attended just one. It had new and helpful insights. ***]

[mc6844]

Nicole, thank you for posting these events. So far, I've attended just one. It had new and helpful insights. 

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You are welcome MC @mc6844 , Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[*** MC wrote: Thank you for posting this. ***]

[mc6844]

Thank you for posting this

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You are welcome Cadee @Cadee2719 and thank you SO MUCH for the feedback!!! Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[*** CADEE wrote: I attended today's session with Garrick Colwell.  Very helpful.  Thank You for suggesting this to us. ***]

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[Cadee2719]

  I attended today's session with Garrick Colwell.  Very helpful.  Thank You for suggesting this to us.  

[MarcyW882921]

Cadee @Cadee2719 ,

I thought of you immediately when I read the description of this session. I'm glad you attended and found it to be helpful!

Marcy

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Thanks for stopping by Marcy @MarcyW882921 , Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[*** MARCY wrote: Cadee @Cadee2719 ,

I thought of you immediately when I read the description of this session. I'm glad you attended and found it to be helpful! Marcy ***]

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[Cadee2719]

Thank You Nicole.  I registered for the session.  YOU, my dear, are on top of everything for us.  Luv ya!   I don't know what you did for a living, BUT you should have run a company with the way you co-ordinate and run this site.   You provide a wealth of information and resources to help us.  ❤️