Joyful Grief & Loss Classes: Grief & Senses

Amy Oledzki on August 30, 2024

Strategically activating each of the five major sensory systems can increase positive emotion and regulation during difficult times. Join us as we learn how to use our sense of smell to connect with the emotional brain, which includes our mind, our heart, and our intuition.

Learn different sensory activities, mainly aromatherapy, to support the physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual symptoms of grief. Make and take home a 5mL rollerball of one of the six Essential Oil Blends from the Emotional Aromatherapy System. The remaining five blends can be made and purchased for an extra $5 each.

Suggested donation of $30; 12 participants max.

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VIRTUAL Life After Caregiving

Amy Oledzki on January 24, 2024

Our afternoon virtual sessions are tailored for those navigating life post-caregiving. Under the guidance of our Root of Good Care Counseling team, we aim to provide a space that blends insights with genuine empathy. From the comfort of your chosen space, let’s come together to share experiences, offer support, and contemplate the journey ahead. Your story and feelings matter deeply to us. Let’s embark on this next chapter together, understanding and supporting one another. We hope to connect with you soon.

RSVP to intake@hopegrows.org.

VIRTUAL Life During Caregiving – Morning Meetup

Amy Oledzki on January 24, 2024

From the comfort of your space to ours, join us for a virtual tea and coffee meetup that transcends boundaries. No matter where you are in the Pittsburgh region, our online gatherings bring family caregivers together, creating a tapestry of shared experiences and understanding. With the steady support of the Root of Good Care Counseling team and Hope Grows friends, every digital interaction fosters growth and unity. Whether you’re sipping from your home office, living room, or garden, sign up and let’s fill our screens with hope, compassion, and uplifting conversations.

RSVP to intake@hopegrows.org.

IN PERSON Life After Caregiving – Afternoon Meetup

Amy Oledzki on January 24, 2024

Amid the tranquil surroundings of the Iris Respite House in Moon Township, join us to remember, reflect, and re-discover. Our tea and coffee meetups provide a haven for those who have journeyed through caregiving and are now navigating the waters of grief and healing, as our Root of Good Care Counseling team offers solace and understanding. Find strength in shared experiences and the promise of new chapters. Whether you’re seeking to reminisce, find support, or both, sign up to share a cup brewed with memories and hope for the future.

RSVP to intake@hopegrows.org.

IN PERSON Life During Caregiving – Morning Meetup

Amy Oledzki on January 24, 2024

In the serene setting of the Iris Respite House in Moon Township, our tea and coffee meetups offer a warm embrace for family caregivers located in the Pittsburgh area. Gather in the sunlit rooms or under the open sky, as stories are shared and bonds of understanding deepen. Guided by the Root of Good Care Counseling team and Hope Grows friends, every sip is a step towards mutual growth and support. Whether you’re a regular or a newcomer, sign up to share a cup filled with hope and heart.

RSVP to intake@hopegrows.org

Joyful Grief & Loss Classes: Grief & The Box

Amy Oledzki on December 21, 2023

Join us for moments of grace and gratitude by creating a box of cherished items.  Grief creates a feeling of being out of control and by giving attention to symbolic expression, our feelings and thoughts become easier to share with others. This class provides a place for exploration of your identity with grief; as with loss comes a sense of “Who Am I.” 

Suggested donation of $50
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The Joyful Grief & Loss Classes at Hope Grows are part of an educational and supportive program that promotes the concept that while grief can be painful, it can also present moments of joy. Learn about the emotional pain of grief by way of tactile activities to process and let go of difficult moments and feelings. While building a sense of community, the journey becomes finding moments of ease and glimpses of the beauty that can surface. Each class builds upon the other; however, it is not necessary to attend all.

  • April 20 – Grief & Mud: A Mud on the Move Class with Stray Cat Studios
  • July 20 – Grief & Flowers: A Flowers in the Garden Class with Hope Grows
  • October 19 – Grief & Senses: A Sensory Class with Hope Grows
  • Early December – Community Gathering