bereavement support programs


A Gift of Words: Inspired WritingTeresa Lally, Karla Brown & Tricia SpoonerWednesday, March 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $25In this workshop, you will, through a series of guided meditations and exercises, explore and develop the technique of channeled writing: bringing forth on paper messages from your higher self and from spirit to help guide you in your soul’s direction and growth.
Hope Floats Healing CircleMarch 21, 6:30-8pmDonations Appreciated
Sound Healing WorkshopSally SnowmanTwo workshops offered:Friday, March 23 & April 27, 7pmDonations AppreciatedBring your friends and instruments (optional) and join us in a circle of healing sound with drums, bells, rattles, bowls, and sometimes voice. First timers welcome!Evening Guided MeditationLeslie KaneMeets Mondays starting March 19, 4-5pmFee: $15The Guided Meditation runs for an hour to 45 minutes, allowing time for feedback.
Morning Guided MeditationLeslie KaneMeets Tuesdays starting March 20, 9:30-10:30pmFee: $15The Guided Meditation runs for an hour to 45 minutes, allowing time for feedback.
Angel Certification ClassNancy Gratta5 Fridays March 23-April 20, 7-9pmFee:$100 ($20 per class)This is a five week course designed by Spirit to help participants connect more fully to their Angels, Spirits, and Guides. Participants will learn how color, totems, signs, and messages through the Angel Cards provide meaning and guidance for earthly life. They will recognize and enhance their mediumship talents.Mother/Daughter (Teens/Adult) Relationship Building through ArtLocal Artist, Laura Tryon JenningsWednesdays, Mar 28, April 11 & April 25, 7-9pmFee: $165 plus $40 supply feeThis workshop allows mothers and their teenage and adult daughters to spend precious time together engaged in a bonding experience through exploration and learning about each other during the creative process of interactive mask making.
Table TippingTeresa LallyThursday, March 29, 7-9pmFee: $30Table Tipping is a form of physical mediumship; a way for everyone to experience a direct connection and communication with those in the world of spirit- loved ones who have passed spirit guides, even guardian angels.
Reiki ShareKarla & Bob Brown, Patricia SpoonerSaturday, March 31, 10-12Suggested Donation $5.Come to receive and/or give Reiki. 15 minute sessions.
Mother/Daughter (ages 9/13) Connecting through CreatingLocal Artist, Laura Tryon JenningsSaturday, March 31, 10am-12pmFee: $45 plus $15 supply feeThis two hour workshop allows mothers and daughters to carve out precious time to spend together to create, bond, explore, discover, learn, collaborate with each other, and just be silly in a relaxed, reflective and supportive environment.
Reiki I CertificationNatalie JohnsonSaturday March 31, 9-5.Fee: $150.Reiki is a gentle, hands-on healing technique that enables one to tap into the flow of Universal Life Energy to treat the body, mind emotions and spirit. Dress comfy and bring a light lunch. Snacks and water will be provided. All will receive a packet and certificate. CEU’s available.
Restorative YogaClaire ManganelloTwo WorkshopsApril 13, 4-6, or April 14, 2-4Fee: $30A nurturing practice that promotes deep relaxation and renewal within your body.
An Evening with Spirit Messenger,Candace DaltonThursday, April 5, 6:30-8:30pmFee: $50Candace’s aunt, Maureen Hancock, nationally renowned Medium has helped her discover, develop, and channel her gift. She has learned that this gift gives others a sense of hope and faith with her light, funny, and amazingly accurate validations to deliver messages to those suffering loss. Event limited to 20 people, first come, first serve!
This group is open to any parent coping with the death of a child of any age. The group will meet every other Wednesday for 4:00-5:30 for five session.
Dates: 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, & 6/20
Registration: Denise Brack, 781-936-8068 or Kathleen McAleer, 508-746-0215
This group is open to everyone. We start the circle with a meditation and then offer mini- treatments such as reiki, healing touch and reflexology.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 pm
Registration: Denise Brack, 781-936-8068
This group meet on alternating Thurdays 6:30-8:00pm: Winter Dates: 1/19, 2/2 & 2/16
This group is every Thursday for five sessions from 6:30-8pm: Spring Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 & 4/12
Registration: Kathleen McAleer, 508-746-0215
This is an ongoing group that meet every other Monday from 6:30-8:00pm Dates: 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23 & 5/7
Registration: Denise Brack at 781-936-8068 or Kathleen McAleer, 508-746-0215
This six sessions program will offer a variety of healing modalities “samplings”. Come to one or come to all six sessions.
Dates: 3/5 – Sound Healing, 3/19 – Yoga, 4/2 – Treatments (Reflexology, Healing Touch, Reiki), 4/16- Meditation, 4/30 – Yoga, 5/14 - Treatments (Reflexology, Healing Touch, Reiki) Registration: Kathleen McAleer, 508-746-0215
This after school program is designed for children and teens dealing with the “tough stuff” (examples: coping with serious illness, living with one’s own serious illness, living with grief and loss, adjusting to major life changes). Snacks provided (please let us know of any allergies). This group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pm for five sessions. Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12 & 4/19, 4:30-6pm. Registration: Kathleen McAleer, 508-746-0215 OVER
This retreat is an opportunity for self-care and to meet other moms who understand the difficult journey of losing a child. Offerings include yoga, meditation, discussion group and mini-body treatments such as reiki & healing touch.
Date: April 7, 2012 Registation: Denise Brack at 781-936-8068
This group meets every other Monday: Date: 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/22 & 8/6 Registation: Denise Brack at 781-936-8068
Our support services are free of charge. Registration is required for all programs and groups
Hope Floats is grateful for our partnership with Cranberry Hospice
For more information please contact:
Denise Brack, Founder and Director, Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center 4 Elm Street ~ P.O. Box 345 Kingston, MA 02364 ~ 781-936-8068
Kathleen McAleer, MSW, LICSW, Bereavement Coordinator Cranberry Hospice
36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360 ~ 508-746-0215
Saturday, February 4, 2012In this workshop you will be able to explore what healing you need for yourself. You will learn how to practice self-compassion using words and phrases that make sense for your own personal journey.
You will leave with a sense of how to treat yourself with loving- kindness and to hold yourself and your difficulties with tenderness, care and understanding. It is through self compassion that we can learn how to best treat others in our lives with loving – kindness as well.
Lauri Klein, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and teaching. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Hingham, Massachusetts. Mindfulness is a guide in her counseling and therapy with individuals and couples.She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment where you can feel comfortable that whatever you bring, you will be accepted and not be judged in any way.
A long time meditator, Lauri regularly attends retreats and workshops that enhance her practice and understanding of mindfulness.
Lauri has trained at “The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society” at U Mass Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has also participated in workshops with Alice Domar, PhD, a pioneer in mind/body medicine for infertility. She holds a certificate from the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy based in Newton, Massachusetts. Lauri is the founder of The Path to Mindful Living www.mindful-path .com
How you help make a difference….Each time you take a workshop, class or get a treatment at Hope Floats you support the Hope Floats Foundation. A portion of fees provide free support groups, hospice programs and grants for individuals facing financial difficulties who need our services. Thank you for your support!
Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center is a non-profit foundation with 501(c)(3) status offering educational, support and wellness services.
Visit us at www.hopefloatswellness.com
Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center
4 Elm Street ~ PO Box 345
Kingston, MA 02364
781-936-8068