Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento

Coffee Connection
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Creekside Church In Elk Grove, 8939 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
This is a welcoming space for widows and widowers to gather, share and build meaningful relationships with others who share their journey. Together, we find comfort, encouragement and hope.
Saturday, April 26th @10am
Creekside Christian Church, Elk Grove (Room E101/102)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-04-25 16:00 - 17:30 | CA
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
April 25the: The Art of Grieving
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Understanding The Dynamics of Grief and Navigating The Impact of Loss
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Tuesday, April 22nd
6-8pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings
9270 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove
Facilitated by Daniel Hernandez
Daniel Hernández, M.A., Clinical Thanatologist, LMHC
Grief is a normal and natural, though often deeply painful, response to loss. The death of a loved one is the most common way that we think of loss, but many significant changes in one’s life can involve loss and therefore grief. Everyone experiences loss and grief at some time. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be.
$5.00 per person
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Yoga Nidra For Grief with Jill Weston (Virtual)
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtually on Zoom
April 11th
6-7:15 pm
Zoom Link will be emailed the week before class.
$5/person
Grief is a deeply personal experience. You know this. Whether you have experienced the loss of a loved one(s) or significant life changes it’s essential to acknowledge and process your thoughts and emotions in a way that feels right for you.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Preparing for the Next Phase
2025-04-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
A workshop to educate & support family and caregivers in the process of end-of-life matters.
April 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm
9270 Bruceville Blvd. Elk Grove
Room 105 of the back buildings.
Tickets coming soon! Check the website for more info.

Demystifying the Funeral Experience.
2025-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Join us for a FREE presentation offering two contact hours of continuing education for nurses and social workers. A certified facilitator will present an informative seminar designed to familiarize hospice professionals and volunteers with funeral customs, options, procedures and regulations. The program will also provide participants with a better understanding of the emotional and spiritual benefits of funerals.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 1 – 3 P.M.
Chapel of the Pines
2855 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville
To RSVP or schedule a private course for your hospice team, please contact Kayla Freyja at 916-542-1279

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel, 6920 Destiny Drive., Rockline, CA, 95677, United States
Vietnam veterans share a unique bond based on their service and sacrifice. Let’s come together to celebrate their dedication, express our gratitude, and recognize their contributions with this meaningful event.
Thursday March 27 | 7-8 pm
Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel
6920 Destiny Drive Rocklin, CA 95677
RSVP to Kenneth Marino by calling 916.925.7010

Writing as a Healing Art
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Thursday, March 27th
5:30pm-7:30pm
In-Person
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.

For adult grievers, whether the loss is fresh or longer ago, come to a writing session with Jan Haag, a longtime Sacramento writing workshop leader.
We’ll use the Amherst Writers & Artists method, an encouraging way of writing what needs to be written without criticism. Jan will offer prompts that you can respond to or ignore and write whatever you like—it doesn’t have to be about grief or loss. At the end of our writing time, she’ll invite people to read aloud what they’ve just put down on the page (by hand or on a laptop or tablet).
FREE
Click here to register

Demystifying the Funeral Experience.
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join us for a FREE presentation offering two contact hours of continuing education for nurses and social workers. A certified facilitator will present an informative seminar designed to familiarize hospice professionals and volunteers with funeral customs, options, procedures and regulations. The program will also provide participants with a better understanding of the emotional and spiritual benefits of funerals.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 1 – 3 P.M.
Chapel of the Hills
1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn
To RSVP or schedule a private course for your hospice team, please contact Kayla Freyja at 916-542-1279

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-03-21 16:00 - 17:30 | CA
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
March 21st: The Way
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Understanding the Dynamics of Suicide
2025-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Survivors of Suicide have a unique grief experience. This presentation examines the unique and complex grief reactions to the loss. Survivors of suicide are at risk of “Distorted mourning” which is a syndrome of “Complicated Grief.” Anger becomes a coping mechanism that can possibly lead to an unhealthy grief experience. This seminar will provide ways to help suicide survivors cope with the loss.
Wednesday, March 19th
5:30-7:00 pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.
9270 Bruceville Blvd.
Elk Grove, Ca
$5/person
REGISTER HERE

Equine Therapy Grief Group
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Connect with others who understand grief. Experience a safe and compassionate space lo feel, express, and connect.
March 5th, 12th & 19th
2-3pm, ages 18 and older
Located in Auburn in a covered arena.
$395 for 3 session package – 6 members max, sliding scale available down to $225
Text or call to register: 916-412-4259

Beaded Memory Bracelets
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Beaded Memory Bracelets~ a gentle activity to honor your loved ones.
Facilitated by Jill Batiansila
Thursday, March 6th
5:30-7pm
Light of the Valley, room 105 of the back buildings
This unique workshop combines stories in our hearts with creative art. Each participant will go home with a beaded bracelet and a special card of memories of their loved one.
$35/person
REGISTER HERE

Dare to Hope : Relief, Healing and Hope for Women Navigating Through the Pain of Grief, Loss and Trauma
2025-03-01 09:00 - 16:00 | CA
Saturday, March 1, 2025
9 am to 4 pm
Roseville Executive Suites Seminar Room
Roseville, CA
This day- long retreat is for women carrying the deep wounds of grief, loss and trauma. It’s for women who may feel or have felt hopeless in your suffering. And yet you “ Still Dare to Hope” in the promise of God’s Faithful Love and unending Mercy.
A $35 registration fee will be required to hold your space. Other than that there is no additional cost.
Space is limited to 24 women due to room constraints and a desire to create an intimate and safe atmosphere for participants.
To register, please pay the $35 fee via~
Venmo: Karen-Penfold-1
CashApp: KarenPenfold
Apple Pay: 916-425-5438
Zelle: fullofhopeyoga@gmail.com
Check:
Full of Hope
4910 Roselin Way
Elk Grove, Ca 95758

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-02-28 16:30 - 17:00 | CA
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
February 28th: Ghosts of Mississippi
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Anxiety Relief Workshop
2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
With so many people suffering with anxiety and panic attacks, I’m offering this class to give you the important information you need to know about anxiety and how to bring yourself relief!!!
Anxiety Relief with Karen Penfold
Tuesday, February 18th
6-7:30pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105
$5/person
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Stillbirth & Miscarriage Seminar
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
This workshop focuses on the complexities of the grief process when parents experience a miscarriage or stillbirth.

February 13th, 2025
5:30-7:00 Pm
Light Of The Valley Church
(Together We Heal Community Room 105, Back Buildings)
9270 Bruceville Blvd.
Elk Grove, Ca. 95757

$5/Person

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Caregivers Coffee
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | United Methodist Chruch, Elk Grove, 8986 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
Saturday, February 8th
10:30 am-noon
United Methodist Church, Elk Grove (Rainbow Room)
This group is for anyone who is a caregiver and seeks support and connection with other caregivers.
No RSVP needed.

Coffee Connection Group
2025-02-08 10:00 - 23:30 | Creekside Church In Elk Grove, 8939 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
This is a welcoming place for widows and widowers to gather, share, and build meaningful relationships with others who understand their journey. Together, we find comfort, encouragement and hope.
February 8th
10am
Creekside Christian Church
8939 E. Stockton Blvd.
Elk Grove, Ca.
Register at creeksideeg.com/encore

Kombucha 101
2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
February 4th, 5:30-7pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.
$20/person
Learning the basics of making fermented tea.
REGISTER HERE

Writing as a Healing Art
2025-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Thursday, January 30th
5:30pm-7:30pm
In-Person
FREE
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.
For adult grievers, whether the loss is fresh or longer ago, come to this in-person writing session with Jan Haag, a longtime Sacramento writing workshop leader.

REGISTER HERE

Grief Support Group ~ Overcoming Loss
2025-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
We are thrilled to announce that we will be offering our own support group for grievers in 2025!
This Support Group is an 8-week experience in understanding the impact of loss and pathways to healing. This loss group experience will explore the following:

An understanding of the biology of grief.
Explore current state of bereavement.
What are normal grief reactions.
How Loss has impacted your personal life.
Identify personal barriers to mourning and understands one’s journey to growth and healing.
An understanding of the trajectory of the healing experience.
Rituals for healthy healing.

This loss group requires the completion of eight weeks’ experience. It is not designed for those who will attend occasionally. It is a short-term experience that is built on important steps to embrace loss in our everyday living. If you feel that this Overcoming Loss Support Group experience is for you, Please contact us at hello@togetherwehealcommunity.org and put “Support Group” in the subject line to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 10 adult individuals.
Every Wednesday evening starting January 22nd through March 12th, from 6-7:30pm.
Facilitated by Daniel Hernández, M.A. Clinical Thanatologist, LMHC

Quarterly Professional Networking Social Event
2025-01-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Kaiser – Fair Oaks Blvd., 2345 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, United States
Meet and network with top professionals from the bereavement community, and expand your professional circle. We will meet with colleagues, have exciting presentations on current topics and conclude with light refreshments.
*Kaiser – Fair Oaks Blvd, 2345 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento
Conference Room C, 2nd Floor
Wednesday, January 22 from 9 – 11 am.

Please RSVP no later than January 15, 2025 to griefhelpsacramento@gmail.com

Messy Masterpiece Workshop
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Healing Through Art: Writing and Watercolor Painting to Process Grief*
Facilitated by Jan Haag (Writer, Author) and Meghan Thimjon (Artist)
In this transformative workshop, we will explore grief through two powerful creative outlets: writing and watercolor painting. Designed for anyone navigating the complex emotions of loss, this session offers a compassionate space for self-expression and healing.
Join us for a day of creative exploration where writing and painting become tools for understanding, processing, and honoring grief.
Light refreshments & snacks will be provided.
Sunday, January 19th
1-4pm
Together We Heal Community located at Light of the Valley Church, Room 105 of the back buildings.
9270 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove
$25/person
(We had to postpone this original workshop, so if you are already signed up there is no need to re-register.)

REGISTER HERE

Decluttering Through Grief~Finding Peace In Letting Go
2025-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtually on Zoom
Saturday, January 18th
10:30am via Zoom
$5.00
(link will be emailed the week before workshop)
During this workshop, Arcelia will discuss simplified steps to begin the decluttering process and share testimonies of others who succeeded in their projects and more.

Register Here

Gender & Grief Seminar
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
For most males and females who experience the death of a loved one, the impact and especially the expression of mourning can be so drastically different. Cultural scripts often determine a path that contains expectation on how one expresses feelings, behaviors they engage in, and accepting of support. Males attempt to master and control grief responses because of their perceived cultural expectations.
This seminar will examine how masculinity and femininity influence the ways each group engages with the mourning journey.
Cost: $5.00

Wednesday, January 15th
5:30-7pm
Light of the Valley Church, Room 105 of the back buildings.
9270 Bruceville Blvd. Elk Grove, Ca.

REGISTER HERE

Coffee Connection for Widows
2024-12-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Creekside Church In Elk Grove, 8939 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
This is a welcoming space for the widowed to gather, share and build meaningful relationships with others who share their journey. Together, we find comfort, encouragement and hope.

REGISTER HERE

Yoga Nidra For Grief on Zoom
2024-12-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtually on Zoom
Feeling lost? Overwhelming emotions? Sleepless?
“Yoga Nidra holds gentle answers.”
Yoga Nidra is a non-intrusive way to navigate grief. There is no effort, no movement, no pressure. While lying down you listen to relaxation prompts and shift into a deep state of relaxation and awareness. The session ends with a visualization.
December 13th
6:30-7:30pm
Zoom Link will be emailed after registration.
$5/person

REGISTER HERE
