23rd Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
May 25 - 29, 2017
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia

23rd Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
May 25 - 29, 2017
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia

Schedule

 

Event Schedule

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Each year, we keep what works and try to consider new ways of looking at grief, loss and change — and this year is no exception! Our workshop presenters are leading experts in the field of grief and loss, and you will have the opportunity to gain tools and resources for your grief journey.

You'll be able to choose from sessions that focus on defining and re-defining yourself, parenting after loss, finding meaning and self-care. We've built in opportunities for peer connections as well as time to explore Washington, D.C., together. 

View the schedule below and check out our workshops and presenters to learn more about the paths to healing at the TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.

Adult Seminar Schedule

Thursday, May 25

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Peer Mentor Training Session 1

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • TAPS Store

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Survivor Care Suite

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Family Seminar Check-in and Registration

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Peer Mentor Training Session 2

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

  • Adults Welcome Reception and Dinner

 

Friday, May 26

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Breakfast

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

  • Sun Salutations Yoga

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

  • Family Seminar Check-in and Registration

7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Survivor Care Suite

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Resource Village

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • TAPS Store

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Welcome Sessions

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Help Desk

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Opening Ceremony

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Lunch

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Artful Grief Studio

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Workshops and Sharing Groups

4:15 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Marine Corps Barracks Parade
  • Nationals Baseball Game
  • Evening Tour of D.C.
  • Pentagon Tour
  • Family Events at the Hotel

9:00 PM -10:00 PM

  • Combined 12-Step Group Meeting

 

Saturday, May 27

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

  • Breakfast

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

  • Sun Salutations Yoga

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Help Desk

7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Survivor Care Suite

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Arlington National Cemetery Shuttle

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Resource Village

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • TAPS Store

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

  • Workshops and Sharing Groups
  • Lunch

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Artful Grief Studio

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Workshops and Sharing Groups

6:00 PM - 9:15 PM

  • TAPS Grand Banquet featuring Chef Robert Irvine and the Best of the Military Chefs

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Combined 12-Step Group Meeting
  • LGBTQ Connection Group

 

Sunday, May 28

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Breakfast

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

  • Sun Salutations Yoga

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Help Desk

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Survivor Care Suite

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Resource Village (by appointment)

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Arlington National Cemetery Shuttle

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Workshops and Sharing Groups

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • TAPS Store

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Museum and Monument Off-site Activity

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Lunch On Your Own

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Workshops and Sharing Groups

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • TAPS Family BBQ with Mentor March

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Combined 12-Step Group Meeting

 

Monday, May 29

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Breakfast

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Help Desk

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day Service and Shuttle

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Survivor Care Suite

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • National Memorial Day Parade

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Light Buffet Dinner

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Good Grief Camp Schedule

Thursday, May 25

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Seminar Family Check-in

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

  • Good Grief Camp Zone

 

Friday, May 26

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM 

  • Seminar Family Check-in

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM 

  • Good Grief Camp Child Drop-off

9:30 AM

  • Good Grief Camp Begins

4:00 PM 

  • Good Grief Camp Child Pick-up

 

Saturday, May 27

8:00 AM

  • Good Grief Camp Child Drop-off

8:30 AM

  • Good Grief Camp Begins

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Good Grief Camp Evening Events

9:30 PM 

  • Good Grief Camp Child Pick-up

 

Sunday, May 28

8:30 AM

  • Good Grief Camp Child Drop-off

9:00 AM

  • Good Grief Camp Begins

5:00 PM 

  • Good Grief Camp Child Pick-up

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