Our workshops are designed as entry points, opportunities to explore, engage and learn while you’re busy living life.
To prepare for ending of life, we designed Death Literacy 101, a 3-part workshop presented in person and online in partnership with the Ulster County Office for Aging and support from the Ulster County Women’s Network.
In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, we hosted The Art and Soul of Comfort Food. This sold-out fundraiser for Circle of Friends for the Dying was made possible in partnership with Tilda’s Kitchen and the generous support of Kitt Potter, Kingston’s Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Navigating Holiday Challenges & Triggers, a special online writing session with founder of the Make Meaning Workshop focused on emotional comfort.
“Thank you so much for such a beautiful, rich, layered experience. Alex’s warm, generous guidance (especially at this time of year) has been such a gift.” -ES
Claudia Coenen, a creative grief counselor and certified thanatologist, specializes in helping people whose life is in transition. In our exclusive workshop premier, Expressions of Identity, participants learned how to bring context and dimension to their "who am I now that..." question.
Wooden Nickels, an original mixed-reality play from Devorah Medwin, takes us inside a family conversation as they navigate emotional barriers around their mother’s memory condition. This production featuring topic experts has been performed live online for virtual audiences around the world.
Created by our own Devorah Medwin, Emotional Fitness Training is a highly effective, step-by-step wellness course for all ages and experiences.
Using inquiry as a transformative tool, Make Meaning Workshops offered an inspiring and safe environment for those challenged by crisis, loss or grief. Participants learned foundational ways in which to meet their vulnerability as they actively nourish their capacity for aliveness and resilience.
When the pandemic hit, Celebrating Aging Live Performances Bevival teamed up with Ron Rosenfeld, MD, retired specialist and prolific playwright. From 2000-21, we treated audiences from around the globe to original one-act plays about the aging experience. Facilitated discussions followed.
From Lost To Found, is a writing for healing course with Alexandra Vassilaros.
“I can't say enough about the class, so I'll turn to Albert Schweitzer- In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out…we should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. I'm very grateful for this group.“ -EB
Permission To Imagine, paired aging experts and end-of-life practitioners together in an improv-style collaboration. This innovative learning session was developed by our colleague, Devorah Medwin.