Events for 2020
421 care group meetings held
January 1 - December 31, 2020104 text chats, 97 video chats, 32 young adult video chats and 9 youth program virtual chats held
January 1 - December 31, 2020144 TAPS Togethers held
January 1 - December 31, 2020177 women's empowerment virtual sessions held
January 1 - December 31, 202055 web-based and 1 classroom training held
January 1 - December 31, 2020Webinar discussion on the myths and realities of relationship strife after the loss of a child; providing tools to honor and reconnect during the toughest of times.
January 28, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMWebinar discussion on how to navigate the waves of grief, reclaim resilience, discover new coping strategies, and foster hope for continuing the journey.
February 11, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMWebinar discussion on how we can effectively cope with the range of emotions that may occur when caregiving has ended.
February 18, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMWebinar discussion on resources and information to help support children with autism who are facing grief and loss.
February 25, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:30 PMWebinar discussion on how surviving spouses can find ways to honor their spouse or partner who has died while also choosing to love again.
March 5, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMWorkshop providing an introductory look into mind-body techniques to help cope with grief or other stressful situations.
March 7, 2020, 10:00 AM-11:30 AMWebinar discussion on how surviving spouses can find ways to honor their spouse or partner who has died while also choosing to love again.
March 10, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMLive connection with Dr. Ken Doka and Bonnie Carroll on how the current conditions may complicate the grief of persons currently experiencing loss.
March 18, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Heather Stang discusses meditation techniques and self-care that can be applied when you feel overwhelmed.
March 19, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Dr. William Hoy discusses how we can effectively cope with the range of emotions that occur in stressful times.
March 20, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Emily Muñoz discussing living the lessons of grief in uncertain times.
March 21, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Robert Delaney discusses strategies for navigating today's world.
March 22, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Kristen McGill of Giant Foods discussion on setting healthy and realistic goals and meal planning.
March 23, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Kim Ruocco and Carla Stumpf-Patton of TAPS discussing how to maintain mental health and wellness.
March 24, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Erin Jacobson of TAPS explores the importance of gratitude and methods to incorporate it within our daily lives
March 25, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Heather Stang discusses helpful ideas and tips to promote better sleep.
March 26, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Dale Larson shares some ways to cope with those feelings and invite participants to share their suggestions.
March 27, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Rachel Kodanaz discusses creative activities that families can do to get through this challenging time
March 28, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Franklin Cook addresses concerns of substance use and self-medication while in facing stress and isolation.
March 29, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Dr. Frank Campbell shares reminders and ideas about how to continue to incorporate trust and laughter in challenging times.
March 30, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Reverend Paul A. Metzler discusses how someone who is grieving can to respond to well-intentioned but hurtful comments.
March 31, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses the difficult concerns faced by grieving grandparents and ways to continue family bonds and find meaning in the loss.
April 1, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Pamela Gabbay discusses tangible ideas that will help us as we help our kids with their anxiety, stress, and uncertainty.
April 2, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Tony Paz shares how adding outdoor activities to your daily routine can boost your mood and relieve stress.
April 3, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Erin Jacobson of TAPS shares some tools for self-discovery as a way to examine how to reclaim our identities.
April 6, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Dr. Ken Doka discusses how to understand and balance different styles in these challenging times.
April 7, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with Emily Muñoz discussing stress responses, explore where they are hiding in our lives, and recognize the ways we rely on them.
April 8, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with Heather Stang allows participants to experience the power of RAIN meditation to ease difficult emotions.
April 9, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMJoin your TAPS Family for a conversation about TAPS sharing our mission, grief support services offered, and casework support available.
April 10, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses why the current COVID crisis may be exacerbating your grief and offers strategies for coping.
April 13, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with James Gordon provides some practical guidance in restoring balance and promoting health in the trauma-heavy time.
April 14, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMLive connection with the Department of Veterans Affairs experts.
April 15, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses expecting good news, seeing the good and the potential for light in what feels like unending darkness.
April 16, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses four questions you can use to help you and your children find positive ways to cope.
April 17, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection explores how to ask and answer in ways that are truthful and productive and strengthen feelings of belonging and connection.
April 20, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMTessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award discusses choosing hope to alleviate the pain of the present uncertainty.
April 21, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection with former NFL quarterback discusses strategies for building resilience for staying mentally and physically healthy.
April 23, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses the TAPS Peer Mentors program and the ability for peers to help to nurture this potential in others.
April 28, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection explores ways to create family grief connections at home and create a safe space for grief conversations with kids and teens.
April 30, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection addresses natural stress responses and how we can effectively and counteract them.
May 5, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMWebinar discussion for professional caregivers of military survivors on processing difficult emotions in grief such as guilt, anger, and shame.
May 7, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:30 PMThis live connection addresses why negative emotions are normal and need to be validated, and how to cope with them along your grief journey.
May 7, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses clearing clutter while lingering over cherished memories to boost happiness.
May 12, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMThis live connection discusses how to ensure a focus on self-care and wellness while honoring one's grief.
May 14, 2020, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMWebinar discussion on how to meditate and/or train others to meditate to help reverse the effects of post traumatic stress and trauma.
June 4, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMWebinar discussion on the grief experiences of surviving adult siblings and insights on how to reduce the risk of disenfranchising their loss.
June 12, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:30 PMWebinar discussion on how religious and cultural influences may affect extraordinary dreams, visions and journeys that a person experiences.
June 23, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:30 PMWebinar discussion of personal stories and adventures and to recount those experiences and share tangible lessons learned.
July 1, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMLive webinar with Dr. Ken Doka discusses strategies to support yourself or someone else anticipating of death of an ill loved one
July 28, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMLive webinar with Rachel Kodanaz discusses helpful, practical approaches to navigating family dynamics and situations after a death.
August 6, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMLearn about PREVENTS and the national public health campaign, REACH, which aims to stop death by suicide.
September 8, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMLive webinar discussion on the themes common in the grief of young adults and the special features of grief for military-connected young adults.
September 15, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:30 PMLove Lives On: Virtual Songwriter Show & Auction
October 2, 2020, 6:30 PM-8:00 PMThis month's theme: Getting & Staying Grounded
October 7 - November 3, 2020Join Dr. Kenneth Doka to discuss the process of mourning your loved one while forging a new life without them.
October 13, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMFall Schedule. New schedule added each season.
October 20 - December 15, 2020This live webinar discusses some strategies to distinguish normal grief from depression and some recommendations for how to respond to each.
October 22, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMThis month's theme: Changing Landscapes
November 4 - December 1, 2020Join this discussion on some common questions and misunderstandings of what this type of care can provide, especially for veterans.
November 5, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMJoin Maria Georgopoulos to discuss creative ways to make this holiday season more meaningful in your grief journey.
November 19, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMAndy McNiel and Dr. Stumpf-Patton discuss talking to kids about suicide and how child and teen grief after a suicide loss differs from other losses.
December 1, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMThis month's theme: Seasons of Grief
December 2 - 30, 2020Join Andy McNiel to discuss strategies for coping with the challenges of grieving during the holiday season, including how to make the holidays meaningful.
December 8, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PMJoin Dr. Christine Norton to discuss the healing power of being in nature and the role that ecological metaphors can play in helping cope with loss.
December 15, 2020, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM