Free Resources
Upcoming Events
April 13, 2024
What Can Horses Teach Us About Being There for Someone in Grief?
In-person, 9AM-Noon
Located at TROT
Join us for this in-person experiential workshop where the horses at TROT will help us explore what good grief support looks like through gentle, guided pasture encounters.
No riding involved, close-toed shoes required
May 11, 2024
Supporting those Experiencing Infertility and Miscarriage
In-person 10-11AM
At Literacy Connects
200 E Yavapai Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Donation-based
Join us for this in-person workshop based in learning how to provide compassionate support to those experiencing infertility and miscarriage.
May 17, 2024
Being There for Someone in Grief
with Marianna Cacciatore
Virtual, Free, 11AM-1PM MST
In life, loss and grief are certain. Every day we encounter people who are struggling because something or someone significant in their life is gone. We want to help these people, and we wonder what to say or do that would be welcomed, kind, and useful. In a culture that has often taught us to bypass or ignore our grief, this skill does not come naturally. However, as we learn to tenderly face the sorrows and joys of our own life, compassion, humility and the art of generous listening begins to grow within us. With attention and practice, we become a trusted companion to someone in grief.
In this 2-hour class Marianna Cacciatore will use poetry and teachings from her book, Being There for Someone in Grief, to help us acknowledge the many losses encountered in everyday life, and become more present when we find ourselves in the territory of grief.
Past Events
December 16, 2023
Awe, Grief, and Grounding
10-11:30 AM MST.
A collaboration with Aging and the Arts – Creative Encounters in Awe Walking.
Sponsored by UA Innovations in Healthy Aging.
Join us at the Health Sciences Innovation Building to learn about awe as it interacts with grief. This workshop will be held in conjunction with The Learning Community for Loss, Grief and Transition. Together we will focus on how we can use awe to ground ourselves and create a project designed to engage our sense of touch.
In this workshop, we will talk about how awe walking can be used to help process grief. We will then take a walk around the health sciences campus and create a texture collage as a way to further ground ourselves in the present moment and introduce a potential tool.
The Health Sciences Innovations Building is located at 1670 E Drachman Street, Tucson, AZ 85721. We will be in room 531 and parking can be found in the adjacent lot.
This event is free, and all materials required for the workshop will be provided free of charge. The workshops are open to all artistic skill levels, and no preparation is necessary to participate.
November and December 2023
Grief at the Holidays: An Online Small Group Workshop Series
Hosted by Jessica Swift
We experience loss every day of our lives–some losses impact us more than others. If you are grieving a past or current loss, or you are anticipating a loss, this small group may be for you.
December 5 – The 3 Rs of Grieving
December 12 – Celebration of Joy
This group is intentionally capped at 10 participants to foster connection and to create a comfortable space for all.
$100 covers all four sessions.
This group is live online using Zoom.
November 16, 2023
A Conversation with Author Dina Gachman
Virtual, 6-7PM MST.
Register Here
November 16, 2023
Warrior Caregiver
Virtual, 6-7PM MST
Did you know that over 40% of Americans currently care for the health of a loved one? However, many of us do not see ourselves as being a caregiver. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 53% of unpaid caregivers who are employed had to take time off work to care for their loved one. The stress on family caregivers can make it difficult to manage the rest of our lives.
Karen Kochhar, owner of Right at Home, will bring her years of experience in the field to respond to our burning questions and challenges, discuss best practices that support us in the caregiving role, and help us better understand the types of services that are available to assist us throughout the caregiving journey.
October 28, 2023
Poetry and Loss Series, Part 3:
A Writing Workshop with Tucson Poet Charles Gillispie
In-person at Literacy Connects 200 E Yavapai Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
9AM-Noon
In this 3-hour workshop, Charles will review current research relating to the benefits of writing. The majority of our morning will involve relaying our stories, practicing several writing techniques and methods, and processing our time together. This workshop is for writers and non-writers alike.
This donation-based event is the final of our fall Poetry and Loss series.
October 19, 2023
Things We’re Longing to Know and Too Afraid to Ask:
Demystifying the Dying Process (Part 2)
Two-Part Series- Presented by Tani Bahti (RN, CT, CHPN) and Paige Hector (LMSW).
Virtual, 6:00-7:30PM PST
Center), Tucson, AZAs a person nears the end of their life, they may experience physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual changes. Like birth, our bodies have innate wisdom with the dying process. By normalizing and understanding what happens as we die, we can increase our capacity to face fears and devote our precious energy to making decisions that promote well-being and comfort. This uniquely bold session offers clarity around the dying process to relieve unnecessary burden and to support the individual and caregivers to be fully present on the end-of-life journey.
Hosted by Roots & Roads, Sponsored by PCOA
October 14, 2023
The Out of Darkness Community Walk
Hosted by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Location: Gene C. Reid Park Park (Georges DeMeester Performance Center), Tucson, AZ
Check-in Time: 9:00 am Walk Start Time: 10:00 am
A journey of remembrance, hope, and support. This walk unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
October 7, 2023
Grief 101
An introductory course on understanding loss and grief
Virtual, 10-11:30AM PST
This interactive class is designed for people from all walks of life who occasionally find themselves in the company of someone in grief—an adult, child, client, patient, or friend—and want to provide comfort and care. In this class we will convey contemporary information about grief support, as well as teach skills and best practices you will easily remember when the need arises.
This class will enable you to effectively build upon your knowledge and skills when participating in future TLC classes that specialize in various types of losses.
September 21, 2023
Restoring Our Humanity with End-of-Life Decision-Making (Part 1)
Two-Part Series- Presented by Tani Bahti (RN, CT, CHPN) and Paige Hector (LMSW).
Virtual, 6:00-7:30PM PST
End-of-life decision-making may have complex physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial impacts for the individual and the caregiver. Each person’s situation is unique given their values, needs, fears, and hopes for what they want at the end of their life. This session goes beyond advance directives and what is traditionally known as advance care planning. We’ll discuss some of the communication barriers and focus on specific strategies that we can use to embrace authentic person-centered care firmly grounded in the informed choice that reflects the individual’s goals and wishes.
Hosted by Roots & Roads, Sponsored by Casa de la Luz Hospice
September 15, 2023
Poetry and Loss Part 2:
Being There for Someone in Grief with Marianna Cacciatore
Virtual, 11AM-12PM PST
In life, loss and grief are certain. Every day we encounter people who are struggling because something or someone significant in their life is gone. We want to help these people, and we wonder what to say or do that would be welcomed, kind, and useful. In a culture that has often taught us to bypass or ignore our grief, this skill does not come naturally. However, as we learn to tenderly face the sorrows and joys of our own life, compassion, humility and the art of generous listening begins to grow within us. With attention and practice, we become a trusted companion to someone in grief.
In this 2-hour class Marianna Cacciatore will use poetry and teachings from her book, Being There for Someone in Grief, to help us acknowledge the many losses encountered in everyday life, and become more present when we find ourselves in the territory of grief.
This free, virtual event is the second in out three-part Poetry and Loss series this fall.
August 26, 2023
Poetry and Loss Series, Part 1:
Poet Laing F. Rikkers on Grief, Writing, and the Natural World
Virtual, 10-11AM PST.
After the sudden loss of her sister, Laing F. Rikkers sought solace from nature and creativity. She wrote and published her first collection of poetry Morning Leaves, with the intention of helping others navigate grief. Her goal now is to share her path to help others learn new ways to care for themselves, heal from their losses, and create meaningful connections with the natural world.
This free, virtual event is the first of our fall Poetry and Loss series.
July 18, 2023
The Normally Aging Brain
Brought to you by The Center for Neurosciences Foundation
As we age, so does our brain. Come spend an hour at this free community presentation learning about the changes happening in the normally aging brain and what you can do to maintain your brain health. From 1-2PM.
Located at Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E River Rd UNIT 105, Tucson, AZ 85750
No registration required.
June 23-25, 2023
AGING: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
A weekend workshop for women 65 and over
Located at Redemptorist Renewal Center
7101 W Picture Rocks Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
COST: $795 (Room and Board Included)
Please contact Anne at annetaylorlincoln@gmail.com (520-591-9177)
or Char at charlenetosi@gmail.com (810-423-1533) if you have questions or want to register.
May 20, 2023
Each Brain Matters Community Educational Symposium
Sponsored by The Center for Neurosciences Foundation
Learn about a variety of neurological conditions. The 3-hour morning session from 9AM to noon will highlight a few of the neurological problems managed by practitioners at Center for Neurosciences. This program is aimed at a general audience and open to all community members, including patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Enjoy a light breakfast and leave with a take-out lunch.
Located at the Center for Neurosciences – 2450 E River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
May 18, 2023
The Spirituality of Grief with Rev. Dr. Fran Shelton
Hosted by Compassion & Choices
A conversation with the author. The book honors the complex nature of grief and offers simple comfort: We are not alone, and there is no one right way to grieve.
Virtual via Zoom – 3PM Eastern Time