After a few very difficult years, the spread of the Covid epidemic and the uncertainty of its development has made many people realize that just because the Chinese culture has avoided talking about serious illness and death in the past, it does not mean that these things will never come.
Because of the lack of access to information and resources, many people are beginning to feel uneasy and anxious when the world is shrouded in the uncertainty of the epidemic. Let's take a proactive approach to recognizing the most important moments in our lives that we are bound to face one day, for ourselves or our families.
Perhaps five, ten, twenty or more years from now, at some unknown moment, these messages will serve as a source of help and comfort to us and our families as we face the challenges of serious illness and death.
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Upcoming Webinar:
10/23/2024 (Wed) "From Gratitude to Grief: Online Seminar on Navigating Loss During Special Holidays"
Speaker: Ms Blanche Chen
The Sun Still Rises, and the Seasons Keep Changing. Yet, Thanksgiving will feel different this year. Christmas will carry an unmailed gift, and New Year’s Eve will have an irreplaceable emptiness at the table and in our hearts.
Last year brought gratitude, but this year brings grief. After losing our loved ones, we face many “firsts.” The first night the empty side of the bed feels haunting. The first time the house feels overwhelmingly empty. The first visit to their favorite restaurant, where the food tastes bland. The first Black Friday without excitement, staring at the toolbox your father wanted and weeping over the cookware set your mother dreamed of. The first Thanksgiving filled with uncertainty...
Should we still have turkey dinner? Play her favorite CD? Leave an empty seat for her? Visit the cemetery, or donate his warm sweater to someone in need? Sometimes, you may just want to light her favorite jasmine-scented candle and remember her in peace.
If you've lost a beloved family member or friend this past year, you might feel increasingly lonely as the holidays approach. The longing can be overwhelming, but you may hesitate to share your sorrow with friends and family.
This seminar will offer gentle suggestions to help you prepare for the emotions you may encounter and find ways to cope. Together, we’ll support you through your first Thanksgiving and Christmas, guiding you as you navigate the challenges of 2024 toward healing and hope.
Speaker Biography:
- Founder of Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, Senior Hospice Social Worker, California Licensed Social Worker/Psychotherapist
- Published the end-of-life care book "Waving Goodbye in Love" in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean
- Published the audiobook "Healing grief in Love" for loss and grief counseling