View events by type: Five Wishes Presentations Five Wishes® is a simple, legal planning tool designed to help you and your family address and document your medical, emotional and spiritual preferences for end-of-life care. Providence Hospice of Seattle offers Five Wishes seminars to the community at no charge. For more information about Five Wishes presentations, contact 206-749-7759.
Upcoming Seminars:
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Grief Support Groups and Events
Newly Bereaved Support and Education Grief support and education for people who have experienced a loss within the last three months Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109) More information: 206-320-4000 (ask for Grief Support Services)
Growing Through Grief Six-week support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one Thursdays, October 15 - November 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursdays, January 14 - February 18, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, January 14 - February 18, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109) More information and registration: 206-749-7702
Letting Grow Grief support group for people with developmental disabilities Saturday, October 17th, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109) More information: 206-320-7157
The Mother's Tea Support for mothers of adult children who have died Second Monday of each month, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109) More information: 206-749-7704
A Broken Heart Still Beats Parent loss of child bereavement series More information: 206-749-7704
Stories of the Heart: A Time for Reflection A time to reflect, remember, and honor loved ones who have died int he past year. Special activities for children are included as a part of this event. Sunday, October 11, 2:00 p.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109) More information: 206-749-7704
Lighting a Light for Our Children: Pediatric Memorial & Candlelighting Service This service is offered through PHOS Grief Support Services and Stepping Stones Pediatric Palliative Care Program and coincides with the International Day of Rememberance through The Compassionate Friends. Sunday, December 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109) More information: 206-749-7704
Grief and the Holidays A series of four educational, interactive evenings related to grief's impact on the holiday season. Each session offers its own unique insights and does not depend upon attendance at other sessions. Feel free to attend any or all sessions. More information: 206-749-7702
Session 1: Where to Begin Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. How do holidays and other celebrations impact the grieving process? Review the nature of and common experiences of grief and discuss self care in the midst of this busy season.
Session 2: The Gift of Ritual Wednesday, December 2, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The idea of ritual will be explored - how can we develop unique rituals for ourselves that help us remember our loved one and contribute to our self care.
Session 3: Creating a Memory Keepsake Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (Children are invited and encouraged to attend this session with their families) Grief invites us to process our feelings - through internal reflection, the spoken or written work and through creativity.
Session 4: The Days to Come Wednesday, December 30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Examine strategies and attitudes to make meaning out of loss and live with grief over time.
Safe Crossings/Camp Erin® Groups and Events
Parent-Child Group Support group for children (ages 5 -12) and their parents. Children share feelings through talk, art and play while parents meet separately to cope with their own grief and support their children. Registration required.
Wednesdays, October 7 - November 11, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, WA More information and registration: 206-749-7726
Autumn Nature Walk Come with us as we explore the beauty of nature in autumn and remember those who have died. Thursday, October 22, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Washington Park Arboretum Visitor Center More information and registration: 206-749-7723
Deep Winter Bonfire Join other families to build a fire together, share stories, and remember loved ones who've died More information and registration: 206-749-7699
Camp Erin®-King County and Teen Camp Erin®-King County A weekend camp for grieving kids and teens (Learn more...) August 21 - 23, 2009 More information: 206-749-7689
Hospice Volunteer Training
Interested applicants must submit a volunteer application and participate in an orientation interview prior to acceptance into the volunteer training program. For more information, call 206-320-4000 or 888-782-4445 (toll-free) and ask for Volunteer Services. Learn more about our volunteer programs... Volunteer Core Training Core training is a four-hour training that provides an overview of hospice and volunteer opportunities. It prepares volunteers to attend training for patient care, bereavement, Camp Erin, and other volunteer programs, as well as to provide office support at Providence Hospice of Seattle. Core trainings are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Providence Hospice of Seattle office. You must submit an application and participate in an orientation interview before attending this training. Upcoming 2009 Core training dates: December 1
Upcoming 2010 Core training dates: January 12, March 9, May 4, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 26 Patient Care Volunteer Training Patient Care Volunteer training is a two-day (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) weekend training designed to prepare volunteers to work directly with hospice patients and families. Volunteers must attend Core training prior to attending Patient Care Volunteer training.
Upcoming 2010 Patient Care Volunteer training dates: January 23-24, March 20-21, May 15-16, June 26-27, September 18-19, November 6-7 Bereavement Volunteer Training Bereavement Volunteer training is a two-day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) training designed to prepare volunteers to support people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Volunteers must attend Core training prior to attending Bereavement Volunteer training. Call 206-320-4000 for more information.
Other Events and Seminars 10th Annual Pediatric Luncheon Making a Difference in a Child's Life Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Registration: 11:30am Program: 12:00-1:15pm Washington State Convention and Trade Center $125 (suggested minimum donation) A benefit for children's hospice & palliative care and children's grief support services. For more information, click here.
Community Fairs and Events Learn more about our programs and services at events open to the public throughout King County: No events at this time. Please call our information line at 206-749-7759 or email hospiceinfo@providence.org
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