*VIRTUAL* Grief Support Book Club
This free *virtual* monthly grief support book club (4th Monday of the month, January 24 - August 22, 6-7:30pm) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories […]
This free *virtual* monthly grief support book club (4th Monday of the month, January 24 - August 22, 6-7:30pm) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories […]
Este club de lectura mensual *virtual* gratuito de apoyo al duelo (4º lunes de cada mes, del 24 de enero al 22 de agosto, de 18:00 a 19:30) está dirigido […]
Câu lạc bộ sách hỗ trợ đau buồn hàng tháng *ảo* miễn phí này (thứ Hai thứ 4 của tháng, ngày 24 tháng 1 - ngày 22 tháng 8, 6-7:30 […]
这个免费的*虚拟*月度悲伤支持读书会(每月第四个星期一,1月24日至8月22日,晚上6-7点半)是为那些喜欢阅读和讨论故事与他们自己的悲伤经历有关的人而设。 请通过电子邮件联系主持人Christine Kovach, LCSW,了解更多信息并报名参加该小组。
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals […]
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, July 6 - August 24, 6-7:30pm) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Explore how creative writing can help you […]
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. It's open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in […]
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and […]
This free *virtual* biweekly support group (1st and 3rd Thursday evenings) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group is open to family members […]
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
这个免费的*虚拟*月度表达性艺术支持小组(每月第二个星期四,2022年5月12日至10月13日)为成年人和成熟的青少年提供一个表达悲伤的创意渠道。 不需要艺术经验;如果需要,将通过邮件提供艺术材料。 這個團體向加州安寧療護病人的家屬和所有居住在聖馬刁和聖克拉拉郡地區的喪親者開放。 请通过电子邮件联系主持人Christine Kovach, LCSW,了解更多信息并报名参加该小组。
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and […]
Solo parenting after the loss of a spouse/partner is especially challenging. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, September 14 – November 2, 5:30-7pm) offers a safe, supportive place to […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, September 21 – November 9, 6-7:30pm) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Explore how creative writing can help you […]
Moving away from the idea that grief is a problem that needs to be “fixed,” Speaking Grief validates the experience of grievers and guides those wishing to support them. There […]
Our October training sessions (Saturdays, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 9am-3pm and Thursdays, October 6 and 20, 6-8pm) will prepare you for being a Direct Care volunteer for […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
Este grupo *virtual* mensual gratuito de apoyo a las artes expresivas (2º jueves de cada mes, del 12 de mayo al 13 de octubre de 2022) ofrece a adultos y […]
这个免费的*虚拟*月度表达性艺术支持小组(每月第二个星期四,2022年5月12日至10月13日)为成年人和成熟的青少年提供一个表达悲伤的创意渠道。 不需要艺术经验;如果需要,将通过邮件提供艺术材料。 這個團體向加州安寧療護病人的家屬和所有居住在聖馬刁和聖克拉拉郡地區的喪親者開放。 请通过电子邮件联系主持人Christine Kovach, LCSW,了解更多信息并报名参加该小组。
Breathwork is a powerful tool for releasing feelings of grief, sorrow, stress, depression, and anxiety, strengthening the lungs, and connecting with a deep sense of peace. Let’s give our lungs […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
It’s no joke that thinking about the end of life can be mysterious and scary – but it doesn’t have to be! Let’s get rid of our Sunday-scaries together over […]
This free *virtual* grief support book club (quarterly on the 4th Monday of the month) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own […]
Death over Drafts Happy Hour (DoDHH) is an opportunity for those who serve in the end of life space and the curious to gather. Join Stefanie & special guest Gabby! […]
You have the right to make decisions about your care, but making a plan can be complicated. A plan allows you to take charge of the kind of care you want. The […]
The Final Curtain is a death, dying, and grief themed open-mic night. Together we’ll embrace losses and mortality, grieve, and – ultimately – celebrate life and hope. Each act will […]
Tut’n Comedy presents “Smiles from Heaven” Comedy Showcase to benefit Mission House Manor House, Twin Pines Park, Belmont Saturday, November 5, 2-4pm
Healing Touch is a gentle, complementary energy-based approach to health and healing. Training in this evidence-based practice can be useful for all professional and family caregivers. This two-day Level […]
This free *virtual* nine-week support group (Monday evenings, November 14, 2022 - January 9, 2023) will help grieving adults manage the holiday season. This group is open to family members […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Every day, Mission Hospice helps people think about what matters most to them. Our personalized care and support, tailored to patients’ needs and wishes, enable families to make the most […]
Experiences at the end of life testify to our greatest needs: to love and be loved, to be nurtured and feel connected, to be remembered, and forgiven. Christopher Kerr is […]
Robin Modlin, MA is an artist, SoulCollage® facilitator and creator of participatory healing arts projects. She was awarded the 2004 Society for the Arts in Healthcare Blair Sadler award for […]
Come together for an uplifting community memorial celebration. We invite you to join us -- come alone or bring a friend or family member. Registration encouraged, but not required. All […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
When someone is first diagnosed, there are a myriad of questions that many people struggle to ask, therefore making the conversation something people often avoid. The difficulty, uncertainty, and fear […]
What does it feel like to discover you have a life-limiting diagnosis? How do you care for someone you love who is dying and how do you make the right […]
Tickets are on sale now for our 44th anniversary celebration, where we honor the volunteers, donors, staff, and community partners of Mission Hospice & Home Care. Sunday, January 29, 2-5pm […]
What matters most to you? If you were facing serious illness, what kind of care would you want? If you couldn’t speak for yourself, who would? Planning for your future […]
¿Le interesa trabajar como voluntario con nuestros pacientes? Aquí tienes la oportunidad de obtener más información e inscribirte en nuestra formación de febrero y marzo de 2023. Póngase en contacto […]
Quan tâm đến tình nguyện với bệnh nhân của chúng tôi? Đây là cơ hội để bạn tìm hiểu thêm và đăng ký khóa đào tạo vào tháng 2 và […]
有兴趣为我们的病人提供志愿服务吗? 这是你了解更多信息并报名参加我们2023年2月和3月培训的机会。 请致电650.532.2323或通过电子邮件联系志愿者服务主任Craig Schroeder,以报名参加此次会议。
¿Le interesa trabajar como voluntario con nuestros pacientes? Aquí tienes la oportunidad de obtener más información e inscribirte en nuestra formación de febrero y marzo de 2023. Póngase en contacto […]
Quan tâm đến tình nguyện với bệnh nhân của chúng tôi? Đây là cơ hội để bạn tìm hiểu thêm và đăng ký khóa đào tạo vào tháng 2 và […]
有兴趣为我们的病人提供志愿服务吗? 这是你了解更多信息并报名参加我们2023年2月和3月培训的机会。 请致电650.532.2323或通过电子邮件联系志愿者服务主任Craig Schroeder,以报名参加此次会议。
This workshop is designed for people who struggle with getting rid of their loved ones’ belongings. We will explore our emotional attachments to stuff and practical steps to letting go. […]
Whether you had a close relationship or were experiencing challenges with your parent(s), their death may be a significant transition. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, March 1 - […]
Local resident Paul Regan will be at St. Matthew’s on March 1 to discuss his memoir, The Forensic. All proceeds benefit Mission Hospice and Samaritan House – come join us […]
NOW OFFERED QUARTERLY! The Final Curtain is a death, dying, and grief themed open-mic night. Together we’ll embrace losses and mortality, grieve, and – ultimately – celebrate life and hope. […]
¡Tome Cargo! Obtenga la atención médica que desea en función de lo que más importa. Este seminario web analiza cómo hablar sobre sus deseos de atención con las personas importantes […]
Healing Touch is a gentle, complementary energy-based approach to health and healing. Training in this evidence-based practice can be useful for all professional and family caregivers. This two-day Level […]
Given the mixed emotions and complex dynamics that can accompany medical aid-in-dying, this 8-week support group (Thursday nights, April 6 - May 25) will provide a safe, confidential space for […]
In honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16, we want to celebrate the reasons WHY you decided to have ‘the conversation’ about your advance care plan. Advance care […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Get the health care you want based on what matters most. This webinar will discuss how to talk about your wishes for care with the important people in your life, […]
Obtenga la asistencia sanitaria que desea basándose en lo que más le importa. En este seminario web se explicará cómo hablar de sus deseos en materia de atención sanitaria con […]
Nhận dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe mà bạn muốn dựa trên những gì quan trọng nhất. Hội thảo trực tuyến này sẽ thảo luận cách nói về mong muốn […]
根据最重要的事情,获得你想要的医疗保健服务。 本网络研讨会将讨论如何与你生命中的重要人物谈论你的护理愿望,并涵盖在你无法做出健康护理决定时如何选择某人为你做出健康护理决定。 该网络研讨会还将介绍如何使用预先医疗护理指令和维持生命治疗的医嘱写下你的愿望。
The Mission Hospice Auxiliary invites you to a night of comedy and cabaret on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Don’t miss this hilarious evening of laughs, songs, dinner, and dancing at […]
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about hospice and its role in […]
This free monthly expressive arts support group (2nd Thursday of the month, May - October) offers adults and mature teens a creative outlet for expressing grief. No art experience necessary. […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
When someone experiences a loss, their grief can overwhelm them with strong and conflicting emotions. Some may feel drowned in sorrow, while others feel numb and removed from daily life. […]
Un círculo de tambores nos invita a encontrar la plenitud en nuestro camino de duelo a través de una experiencia creativa y musical. El duelo vive en el cuerpo, y […]
Vòng tròn đánh trống mời gọi chúng ta tìm thấy sự trọn vẹn trong hành trình đau buồn của mình thông qua trải nghiệm âm nhạc sáng tạo. Nỗi đau […]
打鼓圈邀请我们通过创造性的音乐体验,在我们的悲伤旅程中找到整体性。 悲伤住在身体里,而打鼓可以释放压力,为悲伤提供一个治疗的出口。 由特别嘉宾Jeni Swerdlow带领,她是Drummm Rhythmic Events的创始人,也是经认证的乡村音乐圈全球培训师、注册艺术治疗师、REMO-Endorsed Drum Circle Facilitator,以及经过培训的HealthRHYTHMS和Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator。 不需要任何经验。 将提供大鼓。 空间是有限的。 这个项目是免费的,但需要提前登记。 这是一个户外活动,所以我们鼓励你穿上可以移动的衣服。参加者应提前10-15分钟到达,因为打鼓将在下午2:30准时开始。 有问题吗? 请联系Christine Kovach,电话:650-532-2390或ckovach@missionhospice.org。
Join us for a film screening and discussion in honor of Pride Month! Complimentary light appetizers provided. Dinner and drinks available for purchase -- support our host restaurant by arriving […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
We don’t only experience grief after a loss—we often experience it before. If someone we love is seriously ill, or if we’re concerned about upcoming hardships of any kind, we […]
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding and exhausting. To be able to care for others you must first care for yourself. In the midst of caring for others, take […]
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about palliative and hospice care and […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Guilt and regret are two of the most common feelings in grief. The finality of death allows no more time for apologizing or making amends. There’s no longer room for […]
This monthly *in-person* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered free of charge. Please contact facilitator Delaney Woo, LCSW by email for more information.
****CANCELLED**** Unfortunately, due to illness this Thursday’s Music at Mission House benefit event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this event for the future and will be sure to […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our September and October 2023 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
Interested in volunteering with our patients? Here’s your chance to find out more and sign up for our September and October 2023 training. Please contact Volunteer Services Director Craig Schroeder […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Children react differently to grief, crisis, and trauma depending on their age and development. In addition, as they develop, children will re-experience the death of loved ones in new ways […]
Anger in grief is natural. It’s normal to feel anger and other explosive emotions such as hate, blame, terror, resentment, rage, and jealousy after the death of someone you love […]
Our annual fall gala will be at the Grand Bay Hotel in Redwood City on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Save the date! The gala is our biggest fundraiser of the […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
This hybrid (in-person and virtual) introduction to mindfulness session is tailored to caregivers and bereaved and is offered by Mission Hospice volunteer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Will Holsinger. To attend […]
This workshop is in honor of our ancestor “guides”, and in memory of loved ones more recently lost. No art experience necessary, only a willingness to explore with an intuitive […]
Every month, the Avenidas Rainbow Collective will screen movies that appeal to the LGBTQ community. Enjoy free admission, popcorn, and beverages! Community discussion to follow film screening, led by a […]
Join us for a special Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration! We’ll kick the evening off with complimentary refreshments and a happy hour exhibit of our Community Altar […]
Tut’n Comedy presents “Smiles from Heaven” Comedy Showcase to benefit Mission Hospice William E. Walker Recreation Center 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City Please register online in advance.
Healing Touch is a gentle, complementary energy-based approach to health and healing. Training in this evidence-based practice can be useful for all professional and family caregivers. This two-day Level 3 […]
CAREGIVERS MATTER A Conference for Family Caregivers Join San Mateo County Caregivers Collaborative for a day of self-care, gathering valuable resources, and connecting with a community of family caregivers! Learn […]
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely […]
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about hospice and its role in […]
Come together for an uplifting community memorial celebration. We invite you to join us -- come alone or bring a friend or family member. Registration encouraged, but not required. All […]
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