Pathways Programs

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Writing Through Loss Persons who have experienced a loss have an opportunity to honor loss, gain insight into their grieving, and take care of themselves by writing. No need to have any writing experience, just a willingness to explore grief in words. This six week group is co-facilitated by a hospice grief counselor and Veronica Patterson, creative writing teacher and poet. Tuesday evenings 6:30 -8:30 PM February 7 – March 13 Registration is required and space is limited. $80 Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Widowed Persons' Discussion Group This ongoing group offers an opportunity to find practical guidance and hope. Facilitated by Lani Hickman and Co-sponsored by Lutheran Family Services This group, no fee, no registration required. For more information call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Bereaved Parents Support Group A group designed to support parents who have experienced the death of a child. Participants will share ideas and learn ways to manage the intensity of their grief process. Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00 PM February 2 - March 8 $60 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

**Newly Bereaved Group Surviving the early days after loss, for grieving persons in the first months of grief. Tuesday afternoons 3–4:30 PM February 14, 21, 28 **$30.00 REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Writing Through Loss Persons who have experienced a loss have an opportunity to honor loss, gain insight into their grieving, and take care of themselves by writing. No need to have any writing experience, just a willingness to explore grief in words. This six week group is co-facilitated by a hospice grief counselor and Veronica Patterson, creative writing teacher and poet. Tuesday evenings 6:30 -8:30 PM February 7 – March 13 Registration is required and space is limited. $80 Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Sacred Spaces: A Creative Arts Workshop on making Memorials using Collage & Assemblage Techniques In this unique six week workshop, you will have the opportunity to honor, remember, and memorialize your loved one by creating a sacred space to “hold” the varying experiences of love and loss. With the support of trained art therapists/grief counselors and within the context of a small group of fellow grievers, we hope this workshop provides some much needed nourishment, connection, and inspiration for the path you are on. There is no need for previous art experience, just a willingness to explore your innate creativity and expression. You will be invited to incorporate your own found objects and unique personal mementos and photos into your sacred space. All other art materials will be provided. Thursday evenings 6:00–8:00 pm February 16–March 22 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED Cost: $75.00 + $15.00 material fee

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Bereaved Parents Support Group A group designed to support parents who have experienced the death of a child. Participants will share ideas and learn ways to manage the intensity of their grief process. Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00 PM February 2 - March 8 $60 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

**Newly Bereaved Group Surviving the early days after loss, for grieving persons in the first months of grief. Tuesday afternoons 3–4:30 PM February 14, 21, 28 **$30.00 REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Writing Through Loss Persons who have experienced a loss have an opportunity to honor loss, gain insight into their grieving, and take care of themselves by writing. No need to have any writing experience, just a willingness to explore grief in words. This six week group is co-facilitated by a hospice grief counselor and Veronica Patterson, creative writing teacher and poet. Tuesday evenings 6:30 -8:30 PM February 7 – March 13 Registration is required and space is limited. $80 Please call 970-663-3500

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins

Sacred Spaces: A Creative Arts Workshop on making Memorials using Collage & Assemblage Techniques In this unique six week workshop, you will have the opportunity to honor, remember, and memorialize your loved one by creating a sacred space to “hold” the varying experiences of love and loss. With the support of trained art therapists/grief counselors and within the context of a small group of fellow grievers, we hope this workshop provides some much needed nourishment, connection, and inspiration for the path you are on. There is no need for previous art experience, just a willingness to explore your innate creativity and expression. You will be invited to incorporate your own found objects and unique personal mementos and photos into your sacred space. All other art materials will be provided. Thursday evenings 6:00–8:00 pm February 16–March 22 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED Cost: $75.00 + $15.00 material fee

Location: Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins