Events for 2018
Care Groups for 2018
233 care group meetings held
January 1 - December 31, 2018
Chats for 2018
108 text chats and 51 video chats held
January 1 - December 31, 2018
Peer Mentor Trainings for 2018
37 web-based and 8 classroom trainings held
January 1 - December 31, 2018
TAPS Cruise to Mexico
| Tampa, Florida, to Cozumel, Mexico
January 2 - 6, 2018
NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps
| Orlando, Florida
January 25 - 29, 2018
Great Aloha Run
| Honolulu, Hawaii
February 19, 2018
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
February 22 - 25, 2018
Texas Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| Fort Hood, Texas
February 23 - 25, 2018
Alaska Surviving Spouses and Surviving Significant Others Retreat
| Anchorage, Alaska
February 28 - March 4, 2018
TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing Launch
| Arlington, Virginia
March 5, 2018, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
TAPS Honor Guard Gala
Join us in supporting the families of our fallen military members. National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
March 6, 2018
TAPS Honor Guard Gala
| National Building Museum, Washington D.C.
March 6, 2018
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend
| Virginia Beach, Virginia
March 16 - 18, 2018
West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon
| West Point, New York
March 25, 2018
Triathlon Team Training Camp
| Cambria, California
April 4 - 8, 2018
Nashville Parents Retreat
| Nashville, Tennessee
April 4 - 8, 2018
Carolina Swamp to Sea Kayaking Expedition
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
April 5 - 8, 2018
Windy25 Memorial Fund 5K
| Las Vegas, Nevada
April 7, 2018
Daytona Men's Retreat
| Daytona, Florida
April 11 - 15, 2018
Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth
| TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing | Arlington, Virginia
April 20, 2018, 12:00 PM-2:30 PM
Dancing for TAPS
| Churchville, Maryland
April 20, 2018
Sedona Women's Week of Renewal
| Sedona, Arizona
April 22 - 27, 2018
Guardian Games hosted by CrossFit Lacertus
| Ashland, Virginia
April 28, 2018
Chicago Surviving Spouses and Surviving Significant Others Retreat
| Chicago, Illinois
May 2 - 6, 2018
Soul Injury | PTSD and Trauma Integration
| TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing | Arlington, Virginia
May 3, 2018, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
TAPS Intro to Running Training Camp
| Reisterstown, Maryland
May 4 - 8, 2018
Webinar: Grief is a Journey
| Slides Available
This program challenges long-held myths about grief and grieving and makes a case for the individual nature of grief.
May 9, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
4th Annual Golf Tournament and Design-Build Showcase
| Renditions Golf Course, Davidsonville, Maryland
May 15, 2018, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Workshop: Photographing Grief
| Course Available
This workshop presents photography techniques and exercises for exploring and expressing your grief story.
May 16, 2018, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Stetler Off Road Jeep Show
| York, Pennsylvania
May 20, 2018, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
GRSi's 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
| Worthington Manor Golf Club | Urbana, Maryland
May 24, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at National Good Grief Camp
| Arlington, Virginia
May 25 - 27, 2018
24th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
May 25 - 28, 2018
Austin Adult Children Retreat
| Austin, Texas
June 6 - 10, 2018
Armed Forces Cycling Classic
| Arlington, Virginia
June 9 - 10, 2018
14th Annual Colorado Celebrity Classic
| Centennial, Colorado
June 16, 2018
TAPS and Freedom Hunters Teen Camp
| Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, California
June 17 - 24, 2018
Young Adult Pacific Northwest Experience
| Portland, Oregon
June 18 - 21, 2018
Webinar: Attachment Theory and Grief Support
| Course Expired
Webinar discussion on the ways attachment styles mediate mourning and influence the therapeutic process.
June 19, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Atlanta Siblings Retreat
| Atlanta, Georgia
June 27 - July 1, 2018
Webinar: Understanding Why People Die by Suicide
| Slides Available
Webinar discussion on why people die by suicide and how understanding the reasons can help survivors heal.
June 27, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
California Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| Los Angeles, California
June 29 - July 1, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at California Good Grief Camp
| Los Angeles, California
June 30 - July 1, 2018
Montana All Populations Retreat
| West Yellowstone, Montana
July 2 - 6, 2018
New York Yankees Field of Dreams with TAPS
| Bronx, New York
July 4, 2018
Blue Ridge Mountains Women's Week of Renewal
| Boone, North Carolina
July 8 - 13, 2018
TAPS College Experience
| Arlington, Virginia
July 9 - 12, 2018
Young Adult Louisville Experience
| Louisville, Kentucky
July 9 - 12, 2018
Southern California Good Grief Campout
| Julian, California
July 15 - 18, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at Southern California Good Grief Campout
| Julian, California
July 15 - 18, 2018
Webinar: Why Aren't You Crying? Understanding Grieving Styles
| Slides Available
Webinar discussion on the different patterns or styles of grief.
July 17, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
California Surviving Spouses and Surviving Significant Others Retreat
| Dana Point, California
July 18 - 22, 2018
Northern California Wellness Weekend
| Occidental, California
July 19 - 22, 2018
Yellowstone Kayaking Expedition
| Jackson Hole, Wyoming
July 26 - 29, 2018
Ohio Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| Dayton, Ohio
July 27 - 29, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at Ohio Good Grief Camp
| Dayton, Ohio
July 28 - 29, 2018
Tennessee Family Campout
| Bolivar, Tennessee
July 30 - August 2, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at Tennessee Family Campout
| Bolivar, Tennessee
July 30 - August 2, 2018
Webinar: Understanding Children’s Grief
| Slides Available
Webinar discussion on developmental differences in understanding how children respond to grief.
August 7, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
TAPS Caribbean Cruise
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Caribbean
August 18 - 25, 2018
TAPS and Outward Bound Teen Adventure
| Appalachian Trail, Maryland
August 20 - 26, 2018
Webinar: #grief: Social Media and Mourning
| Course Expired
Webinar discussion explores how hospices and other organizations can best utilize social media technology to support grievers.
August 21, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Webinar: Coping with Grief, Reaching Out for Support
| Slides Available
Webinar discussion on coping with grief and techniques that can help foster healing and growth.
August 23, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Machu Picchu Expedition
| Machu Picchu, Peru
August 24 - September 2, 2018
West Virginia All Populations Retreat
| Lansing, West Virginia
August 29 - September 2, 2018
Texas Family Campout
| Bandera, Texas
August 31 - September 3, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at Texas Family Campout
| Bandera, Texas
August 31 - September 3, 2018
Colorado Celebrity Classic
| Colorado Springs, Colorado
September 6, 2018
Colorado Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| Denver, Colorado
September 7 - 9, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at Colorado Good Grief Camp
| Denver, Colorado
September 7 - 9, 2018
The Gary Sinise Foundation Presents the Hollywood Adventure
| Los Angeles, California
September 12 - 15, 2018
Montana Men's Retreat
| West Yellowstone, Montana
September 12 - 16, 2018
Grand Canyon Backpacking Expedition
| Kanab, Utah
September 13 - 16, 2018
TAPS Golf Outing
| Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
September 13, 2018
Understanding and Applying Modern Grief Theory
| Course Available
This webinar is for professionals working in or providing counseling in the hospice, palliative care, counseling, hospital, or nursing home environments.
September 14, 2018, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
TAPS at U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp
| Huntsville, Alabama
September 15 - 16, 2018
3rd Annual SSG Tyler Pickett Memorial Golf Outing
| Gouverneur, New York
September 15, 2018, 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Spencer Wing 2018 Memorial Golf Tournament
| Groton, New York
September 15, 2018
TAPS Partnership with Outdoor Buddies All-Female Cataract River Trip
| Moab, Utah
September 19 - 25, 2018
Webinar: Suicide, Grief and Trauma - Supporting Veterans and Families of the Fallen
| Course Expired
Webinar discussion on effective support unique to veterans and military families coping with grief.
September 19, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
DynCorp International Charity Golf Tournament
| Fossil Creek Golf Club, Fort Worth, Texas
September 21, 2018
Webinar: Counseling Bereaved Teens - Bridging the Communication Gap
| Course Available | CE Credits available until September 25, 2019
Join TAPS and the Hospice Foundation of America’s discussion on techniques to effectively communicate with grieving teens.
September 26, 2018, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Webinar: Talking with Teens About Death and Dying - Bridging the Communication Gap
| Course Available
Join TAPS Institute webinar for parents/guardians on techniques to communicate and strengthen bonds with their grieving teen.
September 26, 2018, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Hawaii Parents Retreat
| Oahu, Hawaii
September 27 - October 1, 2018
Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking Expedition
| Mount Shasta, California
October 5 - 7, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at National Suicide Survivor Good Grief Camp
| Palm Harbor, Florida
October 5 - 8, 2018
National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, Florida
October 5 - 8, 2018
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
| Chicago, Illinois
October 7, 2018
Army Ten Miler
| Arlington, Virginia
October 7, 2018
Charleston Moms Retreat
| Charleston, South Carolina
October 17 - 21, 2018
PT Mechanical Group Golf Invitational
| Little Mill Country Club, Marlton, New Jersey
October 22, 2018
Handle with Care- Supporting Your Grieving Body, Mind and Spirit
| TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing | Arlington, Virginia
Three session workshop discussion on how to care for your grieving body through nutrition and meditation.
October 24, 2018, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM
Marine Corps Marathon, 10K, and Kids Run
| Arlington, Virginia
October 28, 2018
Sedona Women's Week of Renewal
| Sedona, Arizona
October 28 - November 2, 2018
New Jersey Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
| New Brunswick, New Jersey
November 2 - 4, 2018
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at New Jersey Good Grief Camp
| New Brunswick, New Jersey
November 2 - 4, 2018
Carolina Panthers Salute to Service Weekend for TAPS Families
| Charlotte, North Carolina
November 3 - 4, 2018
TCS New York City Marathon
| New York City
November 4, 2018
Webinar: Passed and Present - Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive
| Course Available
Webinar discussion on new and innovative ways to remember and celebrate the family and friends we never want to forget.
November 8, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
TAPS - Band of Runners Trail Running Camp
| Palmdale, California
November 9 - 11, 2018
Old Glory Ultra 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and Half Marathon Relay
| Glen Lyn, Virginia
November 10, 2018
Los Angeles Rams Salute to Service for TAPS Families
| Los Angeles, California
November 10 - 11, 2018
Land of the Free Golf Classic 2018
| City of Industry, California
November 12, 2018
Denver Broncos Salute to Service Play 60 Clinic
| Englewood, Colorado
November 13, 2018, 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Legacy or Military Mentor Volunteer at Washington Family Campout
| Bainbridge Island, Washington
November 15 - 18, 2018
Webinar: Relaxation Meditation to Ease the Anxiety, Stress & Tension of Grief
| Course Available
Discussion on how to reverse the harmful effects of grief and stress using evidence based, easy-to-do meditation practices.
November 15, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Washington Family Campout
| Bainbridge Island, Washington
November 16 - 18, 2018
Atlanta Falcons Salute to Service for TAPS Families
| Atlanta, Georgia
November 16 - 19, 2018
Recipes for Healing Wellness Weekend
| New Braunfels, Texas
November 29 - December 2, 2018
TAPS Afghanistan Fundraiser
| Falls Church, Virginia
November 29, 2018
Webinar: Coping with Waves of Grief During Special Times
| Course Available
Discussion on ways to cope and discover blessings and moments of joy amid the challenges of living through special dates without your loved one.
December 4, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Webinar: Understanding the Grief of Addiction and Overdose Death
| Course Available
This webinar is designed to help bereaved people understand the dynamics of this unique kind of grief.
December 11, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Webinar: Compassion Meditation for Meaning Making & Posttraumatic Growth
| Course Available
Discussion on how to take an active role in how you relate to your new normal.
December 13, 2018, 12:00 PM-1:30 PM