WEBINAR: Handling Grief & Anxiety During the Holidays with Ed Nolley
The holiday season is coming, which might mean this is the first holiday after your loved one has passed. It may be the second, third, or beyond as well. You will be facing some challenging emotions, and due to the nature of Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the focus on family, traditions, expectations, and social events filled with “cheer,” the emotions can be overwhelming. You can lessen the emotional impact by being prepared and knowing what to expect.
The tools you will learn in this workshop will help you not only survive the holidays but also face them with love, assurance, and a measure of peace.
WEBINAR
OCTOBER 10, 2024
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Topics will include:
Having a plan and how to stick to it
Tips for surviving social events
How to help your children survive the holidays
Tips for self-care during this difficult time
How to handle invitations to events
Remembering and honoring your loved one
Does it get any easier?
PRESENTERS:
EDMOND B. NOLLEY, JR, (ED)
Ambassador, Volunteer & Doula, Gilchrist
Since 2014, Mr. Nolley has been volunteering at Gilchrist, serving as a Doula and companion to individuals approaching the end of life. In addition, he is a leader in Gilchrist’s We Honor Veterans Program and has led hundreds of salute ceremonies for Veterans Day across residential care communities and in the homes of veterans. He is chair of the Gilchrist Ambassador Team, whose volunteer members contact organizations regarding end-of-life decisions, hospice, related aspects, and the wonders of Gilchrist. In 2018, Mr. Nolley was named one of the top volunteers for Gilchrist-Greater Baltimore Medical Care Hospital.
Having had a longtime dedication to enhancing the lives of seniors and individuals with special needs, Mr. Nolley started as an orderly at Keswick Multicare Center as a summer employee. He has continued his service to Keswick, eventually being elected President of the Board (1998-2003) and receiving an award for 50 years of volunteer service. He was named “Keswick Volunteer of the Year in 2004. He continues to serve as a Director Emeritus for both Keswick and the Arc of Baltimore
