Support group for nurses who have cared for COVID-19 patients

Healing for the Helpers

A support group for nurses who have cared for COVID-19 patients

This support group is for nurses who help treat, care, and support

patients and families impacted as a result of COVID-19.

This virtual support group will provide a safe space for caregivers to manage stress, recognize and navigate emotional responses related to moral and compassion fatigue. This is an opportunity for caregivers to receive and give guidance, while supporting and empowering each other.

Thursday, 5-6:15pm

May 21, 28, June 4, & 11

Video conferencing support group via Zoom offered by Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center

Registration is required and space is limited

or at 781-585-4221 ext. 3

Vedna Lacombe-Heywood , is a volunteer co-facilitator of a loss group at Hope Floats. She’s been affiliated with the organization since 2013 and started co-facilitating a Pregnancy, Infant and Toddler loss group, in 2015. She has a certification in Thanatology (the study of bereavement) and training as a bereavement specialist through the MA center for Unexpected Infant and Child Death out of BMC. Through Boston Medical, she was able to do personal home visits with families experiencing loss. Vedna is a RN, who has over 20 years experience in critical care, particularly in the areas of surgical intensive care and trauma. After experiencing an infant loss over 10 years ago, she was drawn to this work.

Ashlee Bates, LMHC, earned her Master’s Degree in Licensed Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Expressive Therapy from Lesley University in 2012. In 2009, she received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the College of Saint Rose. Working with children, adolescents, and adults, she follows a person-centered approach to help others use their strengths to become the best version of themselves. In addition to talk therapy, she utilizes music, art, movement, and writing as tools to facilitate growth. Ashlee has a private practice at Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center.

Hope Floats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, identification number 45-0586084.

Visit us at www.hopefloatswellness.org