Hope Floats Wellness
Hope Floats Wellness

bereavement support programs

 Support Groups at Hope Floats
Our Support Services are free of charge ~ Registration is required
 
Loss of a Child Bereavement Group
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
 
Hope Floats Healing Circle
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
 
Evening Partner/Spouse Loss Bereavement Group
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
 
Suicide Loss Bereavement Group
This is an ongoing group that meet every other Monday from 6:30-8:00pm
Dates: 3/13, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23 & 5/7
Registration: Denise Brack at 781-936-8068 or Kathleen McAleer, 508-746-0215
 
Grief Healing through Mind, Body & Spirit
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
 
“Three Little Birds Workshop”
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
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Support Retreat For Mother’s Who Have Lost Children
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
Registration: Denise Brack at 781-936-8068
 
Bereavement Group for Those Who’ve Lost a Sibling
(ages 21-35)
This group will meet monthly. First meeting will be held on March 31, time to be announced

 

Substance Abuse Loss Bereavement Group
This group meets every other Monday:
Date: 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/22 & 8/6
Registration: 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

   

Visit us at www.hopefloatswellness.com
 

march events

A Gift of Words: Inspired Writing
Teresa Lally, Karla Brown & Tricia Spooner
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $25
In 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 Circle  
March 21, 6:30-8pm
Donations Appreciated

 

Sound Healing Workshop
Sally Snowman 
Two workshops offered:  
Friday, March 23 & April 27, 7pm 
Donations Appreciated
Bring 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 Meditation
Leslie Kane
Meets Mondays starting March 19, 4-5pm
Fee: $15
The Guided Meditation runs for an hour to 45 minutes, allowing time for feedback.

 

Morning Guided Meditation
Leslie Kane
Meets Tuesdays starting March 20, 9:30-10:30pm
Fee: $15
The Guided Meditation runs for an hour to 45 minutes, allowing time for feedback.

 

Angel Certification Class
Nancy Gratta
5 Fridays March 23-April 20, 7-9pm
Fee:$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 Art
Local Artist, Laura Tryon Jennings
Wednesdays, Mar 28, April 11 & April 25, 7-9pm  
Fee: $165 plus $40 supply fee
This 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 Tipping
Teresa Lally
Thursday, March 29, 7-9pm   
Fee: $30
Table 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 Share
Karla & Bob Brown, Patricia Spooner  
Saturday, March 31, 10-12
Suggested Donation $5.
Come to receive and/or give Reiki. 15 minute sessions.

 

Mother/Daughter (ages 9/13) Connecting through Creating
Local Artist, Laura Tryon Jennings
Saturday, March 31, 10am-12pm  
Fee: $45 plus $15 supply fee    
This 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 Certification
Natalie Johnson
Saturday 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 Yoga
Claire Manganello
Two Workshops 
April 13, 4-6, or April 14, 2-4
Fee: $30
A nurturing practice that promotes deep relaxation and renewal within your body.

 

An Evening with Spirit Messenger,  
Candace Dalton 
Thursday, April 5, 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $50
Candace’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!

February Events

Pre-registration is required for all events.  
Call 781-936-8068 to register
 
Exploring Physical Mediumship
Teresa Lally
Starts Feb 10, Fridays, 6:30-8:30
2/10,2/17,2/24, 3/2, 3/9 & 3/16
Fee: $120.00
In this 6-week series, we will explore many of the different forms of physical mediumship, including Table Tipping, Trumpet, Planchette Writing, Automatic Writing, Trance, and more. Classes will be a combination of lecture and practice. Open to both beginners and those with experience in mediumship.   
 
Creative Partners
Laura Tryon Jennings
Tues, Feb 14, 6:30-8pm
Fee: $45 per couple plus-$15 supply fee per couple
This hour and a half workshop allows an introduction to explore how to heighten your connection, enhance your communication, and increase self-discovery through art-making.
 
Sound Healing Workshop
Sally Snowman 
Friday, Feb 13, 7pm  
Donations appreciated
Bring 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!
 
Hope Floats Healing Circle
Held Monthly:  
Wednesdays: Feb 15,6:30-8:00 pm  
Donations appreciated 
All are welcome – Donations appreciated  – Join us for this relaxing evening of self-care. A short meditation and mini body treatments are offered.  The circle meets every third Wednesday of each month.
 
Mother/Daughter (ages 9/13) Relationship  
Building through Art
Laura Tryon Jennings
Saturdays, 2/18, 3/17, 10am-12pm  
Fee: $165 plus $40 supply fee    
This class allows you 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.  No artistic skill is needed.

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support groups

Support Groups at Hope Floats
Our Support Services are free of charge

Registration is required

Loss of a Child Bereavement Group

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

Hope Floats Healing Circle

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

Evening Partner/Spouse Loss Bereavement Group

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

Suicide Loss Bereavement Group

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

Grief Healing through Mind, Body & Spirit

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

“Three Little Birds Workshop”

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

Retreat for Mother’s who have lost children

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

Subtance Abuse Loss Bereavement Group

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

 

self compassion workshop

Saturday, February 4, 2012
9am-12pm
Facilitator: Lauri Klein
Fee: $45

In 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.

Register Now!

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