Cultivating Compassion Education Series January Gatherings |
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Living Gratefully in the Midst of Loss & Grief |
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with Sheryl Chard, Director of Education at Grateful Living
Sunday, January 11, 2026 1:30 p.m. ET |
There are times when feeling grateful for anything can seem not only impossible but irrelevant. What could the practice of gratefulness possibly offer our aching hearts? But living gratefully is not about looking for the silver lining amidst difficulty; it’s not a kind of toxic positivity. Instead, it’s a way of living that helps build our capacity to carry joy alongside sorrow, to be fully present to our pain without blinding us to life’s gifts.
Join us for an interactive hour together that will include gratefulness practices and inspirational resources designed to offer support and soul nourishment.
This program will be led by Sheryl Chard, Director of Education at Grateful Living, a global nonprofit committed to helping people live with purpose through the transformative practice of living gratefully. You can read more about Sheryl here. |
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Caregiver to Caregiver
January 8, 3:00pm ET |
Join the informal gathering designed to offer genuine support for those engaged in ALS caregiving. Enjoy the opportunity to be with other folks who have an intimate understanding of ALS and share your unique point of view as a caregiver. It is truly a meaningful experience to sit in council with ALS caregivers, to practice heart-centered listening, bear witness to our journeys and those of others, and to support and be supported without judgment. |
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Beyond ALS
January 8, 6:30pm ET |
Join a welcoming group of men and women who have lost a loved one to ALS. Share openly with others who are rebuilding their lives after profound loss. This interactive gathering will highlight where we are now and what may feel different: our identity, our values, our approach to spirituality, and more. We will listen deeply to each other’s stories about the new experiences of building relationships, contentment with solitude, or challenges as a single parent. But, most importantly, come to enjoy and appreciate the company of others who have come to experience the precious nature of human life. |
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Sons and Daughters of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder
January 8, 7:00pm ET |
Sons and Daughters of ALS, hosted by CCALS Founder and Director, Ron Hoffman, is designed for those 18 years to 30- somethings who have experienced a parent, or close loved one, struggling from symptoms, diagnosis, decline or death with ALS. Growing up with the intensity and complexity of ALS in our family can shake us to the very core. It is often hard to comprehend or describe the ways that this disease shapes our past, present and future. If you are living with, or have lived with, the impact of a parent with ALS, you are invited to join our zoom gathering for Sons and Daughters of ALS. With deep listening, in the company of others who know the similarity of the uninvited path of having a parent with ALS, we will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connection, awareness and healing. |
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Men of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder
January 15, 2:00pm ET |
Join us for a time of brotherhood and belonging for men living with ALS, or men caring for someone with the disease. This group operates as a council circle that encourages deep listening, acceptance, and an invitation to be genuine about what is going on in your life. |
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Women of ALS
January 15, 3:00pm ET |
Enjoy the connection and unique perspective of other women living with ALS, female caregivers of persons living with ALS, daughters of those with ALS, or any woman touched by the disease. We will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connections and healing to the ALS journey. The Women of ALS gatherings create a safe space to explore the rich feminine perspective on lineage, sexuality, the role as caregiver, and the experience of compassion. |
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Mothers of ALS
January 26, 1:00pm ET |
CCALS offers this informal gathering specifically for mothers who have been impacted by ALS. This disease shines a unique and challenging spotlight on the relationships between mothers and their children. We will join with each other in council to listen deeply and bear witness to our experiences as we connect and discover new pathways through the intensity of an ALS experience. |
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Trauma Healing
No gathering in Jan. Register for Feb. 11, 7:00pm ET |
Julie Yau, Ph.D., SEP, will be hosting a monthly gathering for our community focused on trauma awareness and healing. Dr. Julie is the Trauma and Spiritual Care Liaison for CCALS. We have long recognized how traumatic an ALS diagnosis is, and the continuing challenges and trauma that can arise while living with ALS. Dr. Julie is a renowned trauma specialist and author of the powerful trauma healing book, "The Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma." |
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Songs of Hope and Healing The Joy of Music and Giving |
This gathering will be on pause for the time being as we evaluate the content and scope of offerings to our community. We have enjoyed our sessions with those that participated. Thank you for sharing in the joy of music with us. |
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