Grieving Creatively
When is the last time you picked up a box of markers or crayons without a purpose in mind? For many of us, it may have been elementary school. Often, if people don’t feel they are artistically inclined, the idea…
Woodworking Effort Defines Family’s Love and Illustrates the Power of Hospice Care and Grief Support
One family's story of resilience and generosity serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role that hospice care and grief support services play in our community. Jessica Marsh recently reflected on the night her son, Cooper Winters, helped contribute…
Butterfly Release Raises Nearly $14K While Honoring Loved Ones
Ohio’s Hospice held a Celebrating Life’s Stories® Butterfly Release at the Davis-Shai House in Heath, OH to remember and honor special people who have touched our lives and live on in our memories and to support the mission of the agency…
Ohio’s Hospice Continues “Faces of Grief” Support Group for Grieving Adults
Ohio’s Hospice Invites the community to participate in the “Faces of Grief” seven-week grief support group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Faces of Grief will meet on Wednesdays from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30…
Ohio’s Hospice Holds 14th Annual Camp for Children and Teens Coping with Loss
Ohio's Hospice recently held its 14th annual You're Not Alone youth grief and bereavement camp, at Camp Wanake in Beach City near New Philadelphia. This year’s theme was, “Sailing a New Sea,” which incorporated fun pirate and nautical crafts and…
Ohio’s Hospice Announces “How to Talk With Our Children About Death, Dying and Grief” Bereavement Workshop
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the “How to Talk With Our Children About Death, Dying and Grief,” workshop on Monday, September 9, 2024, 5:30-6:45 pm. Participants will learn about how children grieve, age-appropriate responses when discussing grief…
What exactly is grief counseling?
Simply put, grief counseling consists of a confidential, guided conversation about your loss experience with a trained counseling professional. It is different from a social conversation in both its structure and purpose. The process involves telling your story and describing…
Camp HOCO Returns to Celebrate Memories for Grieving Children
The 27th annual Ohio’s Hospice Camp HOCO was held in June at the St. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Newark. It was the first time in 5 years that the camp has been fully operational, but the memories made…
Ohio’s Hospice Camp Pathways: Where Fun Meets Healing for Grieving Youth
Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center held Camp Pathways, at the Camp Joy Outdoor Education Center in Warren County in June, as staff and volunteers, along with campers, found ways to beat the sizzling heat. The camp is…
Ohio’s Hospice to Hold Celebrating Life’s Stories® Butterfly Release on September 7
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to its Celebrating Life’s Stories® Butterfly Release to remember and honor loved ones on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at 11 am, at Ohio’s Hospice (324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420). Registration will begin at 10…
