The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone close. Holiday rituals and traditions are important symbols of security and family bonds. Because of this, holidays can be both a reminder of the loss of…
When Beth was 13, her father died of pancreatic cancer. Shortly afterward, she began to feel overwhelmed with many things such as difficulty concentrating on her school assignments, general fatigue, increased irritability and arguing with her two younger siblings and…
Chaplains are an important part of the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton interdisciplinary team. Their spiritual support for patients starts with respecting the personal beliefs of each individual. Hospice chaplains give the gift of listening to each patient and encouraging them…
This Mother’s Day, the grief support program of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is offering special support to those who have lost their mothers. Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton invites members of the public who have lost their…
Camp Breakaway is back on January 18, 2016! Families who have not yet registered children and teens (ages 7-17) can RSVP here: https://hospiceofdayton.webconnex.com/breakaway16 Each year, Ohio's Hospice of Dayton's Pathways of Hope hosts "Camp Breakaway," a one-day grief-focused program designed…
Faith communities are called upon to support members of their congregations during times of serious illness and loss. Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is reaching out to faith communities to strengthen and educate clergy and laity in serving this constituency. Kim…
Are you interested in supporting a child who may be experiencing grief? Pathways Breakaway is designed for children, 7-17, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or other loved one. This daylong event focuses on giving kids the…
A dedication service for the newly renovated Chapel space at Hospice of Dayton was held on Friday, April 3, 2015. The original Chapel was part of the Colp Building addition and opened in 1990. The designer of the new Chapel,…
CLICK HERE to register. Pathways Breakaway is a daylong, grief focused event designed for children, 7-17, who have experienced the death of a parent or other loved one. Experiencing the event in age specific groups,participants will enjoy fun activities such…
The holidays are a challenging time for those experiencing grief. Pathways of Hope Grief Support is offering a Holiday Grief Support group on a drop-in basis every Wednesday evening, November 5 through December 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at…
