Bereaved Caregivers Retreat
If you are grieving the death of a loved one who died within the last 3 years and for whom you were a family/friend primary caregiver, please join us.
CaringMatters Bereaved Caregivers Retreat
is a special 2 1/2 day, overnight, weekend retreat, offered free of charge, to help bereaved caregivers
renew, refresh, and rebuild
Friday, November 7, 2025, 4:00 pm –
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00 pm
Participants will have the opportunity to:
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Connect with other former caregivers
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Practice self-care and relaxation
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Share their caregiving experiences
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Commemorate their loved ones
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Learn strategies to refocus their lives now that their caregiving role has ended
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Enjoy renewal activities, communal meals, and camaraderie
Location:
Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center
Registration required. Space is limited. For information and registration, contact Brandon Brewer, brandonb@caringmatters.org or 301-869-4673, ext. 107.
Eligibility:
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Former Primary Caregiver whose loved one has died within the past 3 years
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At least 21 years old
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Resident of Montgomery County, MD
Free of charge (includes lodging, meals, activities, and related materials)
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I think learning about people's past experiences and feelings has made me realize that what I have been going through is part of the process of healing, and we are all struggling to get to a more peaceful place.
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Calmer, I can look back on happier times instead of dwelling on my loss. This weekend, I found ways of going forward.
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This retreat put me in touch with my sense of loss, and given me a sense of hope and opportunity.
Here's what past participants have said
about the Bereaved Caregivers Retreat:
2024 Bereaved Caregivers Retreat
AARP wrote about our first Bereaved Caregivers Retreat in 2017. Read the article here.
Thank you to the Montgomery County Council and its talented film crew for featuring our 2018 Bereaved Caregivers Retreat and telling the story of this important program.