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This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
This group is designed to support emotional healing from grief by providing members with a creative space to process their feelings through journaling. The goal is to use journal writing as a self-care technique to explore emotions and process grief while supporting and uplifting one another creatively. This is an online group held via Zoom […]
A “second step” group for persons who have lost a loved one and are ready to begin planning on ways to better cope and move forward through their grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. Please call Avow before attending your first support group at […]
Avow offers a support group for caregivers of our patients. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. You will receive Zoom instructions once you have RSVP’d. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. Please call Avow […]
Join Avow Kids for an opportunity to interact with an art therapist and peers while creating art using various mediums such as clay, paint, drawing, collage, and more. The creative process is an excellent way to express grief, loss, and a range of other emotions while exploring their inner artist and connecting with others. No […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
A “second step” group for persons who have lost a loved one and are ready to begin planning on ways to better cope and move forward through their grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. Please call Avow before attending your first support group at […]
This support group will address the unique, and sometimes complicated, grief issues faced by adults who have lost parents or a parental figure. Losing a parent at any age is life-changing and leaves many feeling like “adult orphans.” This group will provide support through the process of this unique life transition. You can attend this […]
This group is based on a Yale University class called the “Science of Well-Being.” Participants will be asked to take practical steps to increase their happiness through their grieving process. Techniques include savoring, gratitude, social connection, kindness, reflection and meditation to intentionally increase our state of happiness. You may attend this group in person or […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
This group is an opportunity to explore the impact of grief on spirituality and overall well-being, how our faith shifts and changes through significant experiences such as death and loss. You can attend this group in person or online via Zoom video conferencing. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Join us for our special two-night camp for children ages 13-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. This all-inclusive, no-cost camp will immerse children in a weekend of therapeutic interventions, such as music and art therapy, to help them build new coping skills. The children will work with our credentialed Avow Kids […]
This group is best suited for those who lost a partner or spouse more than one year ago. Discussions will focus on issues bereaved spouses/partners face as they walk through their loss. The group is led by a licensed bereavement counselor. Some group participants choose simply to listen; others feel comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings. […]
The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after the loss of a pet. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. You can attend as many groups as you like. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. For questions about the group, please email bereavement@avowcares.org or call (239) 261-4404. This is an online […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Think you’re too smart to fall for a scam? The Federal Trade Commission reports scams are up 70% with 2.8 million people reporting billions in lost money. Fraudsters have become more sophisticated than ever. Stay ahead by joining Avow and our guest speaker for lunch and a presentation on avoiding scams and frauds. Presenter: ANGELA […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after the loss of a pet. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. You can attend as many groups as you like. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
Where can a person go to share the grief of a terminal loved one when they are still very much alive and yet not available for us? What is a “Ghost Widow or Widower”? This new group is designed to offer transitional support for those dealing with the imminent death of a loved one, providing […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone from Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. This is an online group held via Zoom video conferencing. Please read the Zoom disclaimer and support group guidelines. […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after the loss of a pet. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. You can attend as many groups as you like. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. […]
“WE HEAL HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH RESCUE, SANCTUARY, AND EDUCATION. The animals have stories to share of survival, thriving, learning to trust again, and the healing power of unconditional love.” Join our art therapist for an opportunity to relate with the wolves at Shy Wolf Sanctuary. Meet at Aunt Janet’s House on the Avow campus […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. For questions about the group, please email bereavement@avowcares.org or call (239) 261-4404. This is an online […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
Join us for this socially distanced night of fun! Swing by Avow's campus for treats, no tricks! Kids will pick up an individually packaged bag of candy after parading past Halloween-decorated trunks. Please bring your own bag or bucket. Some of your favorite Star Wars characters will be here to greet you! Firefighters will also […]
The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after the loss of a pet. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. You can attend as many groups as you like. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. This group meets in the Center for Grief Support, Lyon Center, on […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
Where can a person go to share the grief of a terminal loved one when they are still very much alive and yet not available for us? What is a “Ghost Widow or Widower”? This new group is designed to offer transitional support for those dealing with the imminent death of a loved one, providing […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
Avow Presents Drive & Dine 2022 A DRIVE THROUGH CHARITY ADVENTURE Friday, October 28, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Avow campus, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL JOURNEY THROUGH THE AVOW CAMPUS and explore Avow’s services and programs while celebrating its 40th year of caring for Collier County. Your adventure will […]
The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after the loss of a pet. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. You can attend as many groups as you like. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. Please call Avow before attending your first support group at (239) 261-4404. […]
Participants will be encouraged to work on their grief/action plan to achieve the goals they have set for themselves regarding their life or a new normal. They will have the opportunity to explore the effectiveness of taking action moving forward. They will be able to identify what works and doesn’t and analyze different perspectives to […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
Participants in this group will work through grief by learning coping strategies and identifying and creating their support system. They will also understand the importance of self-care. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) 261-4404 or email bereavement@avowcares.org. Please call Avow before attending your first support group at (239) 261-4404. […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
In this group, participants will be ready to openly accept their loss and start the process of letting go and recognizing the myths and truths of grieving. Participants will also develop an awareness of the effects of grieving and begin their healing process. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This group is led by an Avow counselor for the Alzheimer’s Support Network. Groups are available for current caregivers and those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s. You can sign up by calling Alzheimer’s Support Network at (239) 262-8388. For questions about the group, please email bereavement@avowcares.org or call (239) 261-4404. This is an online […]
This group will help participants create a plan with goals and objectives to move forward with their grief. Participants will formalize and begin to use their personalized action plan actively, showing their progress in meeting their goals as they navigate their new normal. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please call (239) […]
This is an online group for anyone who has experienced a loss or stressor of any kind, such as job loss or loss of normalcy. We encourage you to be a little selfish right now and indulge in some self-care in the form of yoga. No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t have to be […]
This support group is a series of five groups that adapts the stages of change as a way of learning to cope with grief. This group will help participants to acknowledge their grief, identify and work through emotions and learn about the different stages of grief. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
This group is designed to serve those whose schedules are limited during business hours. All stages of grief and all types of death loss are welcome to attend. You will have the opportunity to express your grief and discover coping tools. This is an ongoing group, we encourage the development of relationships and supporting one […]
The Avow Pet Loss Support Group creates a caring and supportive environment for those grieving after the loss of a pet. The group is open to the public and there is no cost to join. You can attend as many groups as you like. This is an online group held via through Zoom video conferencing. […]