Cornerstone of Hope: Grief Matters Monthly Education Series

If you’re grieving, you don’t have to do it alone. Cornerstone of Hope is a nonprofit Comprehensive Bereavement Support Center serving Ohio. Established in 2003, Cornerstone of Hope offers support to children and families, as well as resources for schools, businesses, and related professionals working with bereaved individuals. Some of the services include individual counseling, support groups, seminars, holiday events, yoga, and more.

Cornerstone of Hope offers programming throughout the year, including themed events to help get you through specific holidays and events that may be difficult during the grief process.

No two journeys of grief are the same, but they are all difficult, confusing, and lonely. Please reach out for help if you are struggling with your grief.

Cornerstone of Hope Grief Matters

Grief Matters is a monthly education series offered to explore topics of interest to those grieving the loss of a loved one. Register for any of the programs at this link.

Introduction to Walking Meditation | Wednesday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

Curious to know how ordinary walking may be transformed into a healing experience? Learn more about the positive impact that walking meditation can have on your physical body, mental health, and overall well-being. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice and participate in interactive exercises. Please note this event will be held outside and is weather permitting.
Cost: FREE

The Weight of Grief | Wednesday, August 25 at 6 p.m.

Is your grief weighing you down? Or does it weigh heavier some days more than others? Grab your workout gear and join other grieving adults for an evening of light exercise, while learning new methods of self-care and healthy ways to express grief! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and physical activity experience is not required. Please note this event will be held outside and is weather permitting.
Cost: FREE

The Lyrics of Loss | Wednesday, September 29 at 6 p.m.

Do you have a favorite song that takes you right back to that time and place of when you first heard it? Or a song that reminds you of a fun memory with a friend or loved one? Supported by science, actively engaging in music transforms our brain and actually helps us to cope in our day to day functioning.

In this session, board-certified music therapist, Cassandra Acree, will play live and recorded music that supports your own individual grieving process. Come with a few ideas of songs that are important to you, and with an open ear to listen to others as they share their stories in song too.
Cost: FREE

We’ll add future programming throughout the year as it’s scheduled.

Grief Camps & Programs for Children and Teens

Camp Memory

June 15-17, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Register by Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Amberleigh Pavilion, 4715 Vista Ridge Dr., Dublin, OH 43017

Cornerstone of Hope, a center for grieving children, teens, and adults is holding Camp Memory, a day camp for children ages 6-13, designed to give children the opportunity to share their grief experiences in fun and creative ways. Campers will participate in age-appropriate grief activities led by professionals, go on field trips, play fun and high-energy games, and experience challenging activities. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. Camp will be held at Amberleigh Pavilion, in Dublin, Ohio. Application, pre-camp assessment, and $25 registration fee are due prior to camper attending camp. Registration can be found at https://cornerstoneofhope.org/columbus/camps/. Please contact JoAnn at joann@cornerstoneofhope.org with any questions.

Camp Erin

August 6-8, 2021
Held at Templed Hills Camp in Bellville, Ohio

Weekend camp for children ages 8-17, combining grief education and emotional support with the traditional high-energy and fun summer camp experience. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving. Camp Erin ® was created by and is funded in part by Eluna and New York Life, and is a program of Cornerstone of Hope.

See details here.

More about Cornerstone of Hope:

Cornerstone of Hope offers grieving individuals and families the chance to cope with their loss and emerge from their pain with a renewed sense of purpose. Our clinical supervisors and staff have extensive experience working with grief and trauma. All of Cornerstone’s grief support services are offered at an affordable cost or provided free of charge. Through Cornerstone’s Compassionate Care Program, no one is ever turned away for an inability to pay.

CORNERSTONE OF HOPE, CENTRAL OHIO
1550 Old Henderson Road, Suite E-262
Columbus, Ohio 43220
614.824.4285