The HeartWay: Embracing Life thru Honoring Death

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The HeartWay serves those who are at end of life transitions, their caregivers, and loved ones. The HeartWay.

The HeartWay, a not-for-profit foundation, assists in co-creating a visionary map with the dying and their families to help navigate through the labyrinth of fear, perplexing medical systems, emotional and spiritual landscapes, and practical end of life decisions.

*is a nonprofit (501c3) conscientious organization driven by compassion
*provides compassionate, integrative, and comprehensive end of life care plan at no cost
*strives to strengthen the bodies, mind, and hearts of those during life transitions
*is devoted to enhancing the quality of life through healing, education, and raising the consciousness
*envisions a world where no one dies alone, fear-laden or without the presence of love

Current Programs:

-End-of-Life Counseling, Advocacy, and Ministry Services
-End-of-Life Advanced Directives and Planning Counsel
-Grief Counseling
-Celebration of life, Funeral, and Memorial Planning
-Death Cafe
-Healing Grief Thru HeArt
-End-of-Life Practitioner (Death Doula) 600 hour Certification Training Program
-Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transition Workshops
-Yoga Nidra for End-of-Life Teacher Training
-Banners and Flags
-Into the Mystic Bookclub

We invite you to contact us, visit our website and other pages for support and information:

-www.theheartway.org

-Friends of The HeartWay: Healing Grief Thru HeArt https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingthruheart/

-The HeartWay: Healing Grief Thru HeArt
https://www.facebook.com/healthruheart/

We welcome and appreciate your support. Donations are accepted on our website and by using the "Donate" tab included above the cover photograph.

949.433.8228

11/05/2026

🤍 Healing Grief Through the Holidays with HeART 🎨✨

The holiday season can bring a mix of emotions, especially when we’re navigating grief and honoring the ones we love. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. 💜

Join us for a meaningful three-day experience of reflection, connection, and creative healing as we explore ways to honor our grief, navigate the holidays, and find comfort through the healing power of art.

🌿 OUR THREE-DAY JOURNEY

🎬 Friday, November 6 | 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST The Call: Film & Panel Conversation Watch The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023), followed by a thoughtful panel discussion with Dr. Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP; Rickie Redman, ELP; and Kay Wegner, MA, LMFT, LPCC.

🕊️ Saturday, November 7 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST Preparing for the Road: Healing Grief Through the Holidays Led by Dr. Andrea Deerheart, explore holiday grief planning, traditions, coping strategies, and meaningful ways to honor your grief.

🎨 Sunday, November 8 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST Walking the Path: Healing Through HeART Join Dr. Andrea Deerheart and Rickie Redman for an afternoon of expressive arts, grief support, and healing. Create three expressive art pieces and take home your Healing Grief Through HeART book, filled with additional projects and healing techniques.

📍 LOCATION Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center 380 3rd Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

✨ Give yourself permission to feel, remember, create, and heal. Together, we’ll explore gentle ways to carry our grief while making space for connection, hope, and self-compassion.

💜 Come as you are. Your grief is welcome here.

Save the dates, share this with someone who may need support, and join us for this special healing journey.

To register, follow the link here: https://www.theheartway.org/offers/H2btDDQA/checkout

11/03/2026

✨ MISSED THE FIRST SESSION? YOU CAN STILL JOIN US! ✨

If you missed registering for our Sacred Foundations Course, there’s still time! We’ve extended enrollment, and we would love for you to join us.

If you’re subscribed to our email updates, you may have already heard the exciting news: Enrollment is still open! Even if you missed our first session on October 24, you can still register and receive access to the video recording so you won’t miss a moment of the learning.

🌿 Sacred Foundations: An Introduction to End of Life Work

Led by Thomas Daniel, PhD, ELP, this four session online course offers a compassionate, grounded introduction to end of life work before formal training begins.

Together, we’ll explore:

The end of life ecosystem and the role of an end of life practitioner.
Our personal beliefs, experiences, and relationship with death.
Emotional readiness, personal triggers, and self awareness.
The importance of ethical presence and compassionate accompaniment.
The inner work required to support others at the end of life.
Whether you feel called to pursue the full End of Life Practitioner training or simply wish to deepen your understanding of mortality and end of life care, Sacred Foundations offers a meaningful place to begin.

📅 Course Dates: October 24 – December 12, 2026

🖥️ Remaining Live Virtual Sessions:

November 7 | 9–11 AM PST
November 21 | 9–11 AM PST
December 12 | 9–11 AM PST
Missed the October 24 session? The recording is available to newly registered participants.

CEUs provided for BRN (Board of Registered Nurses) and CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists).

No prior experience is necessary, just curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to reflect.

💜 It's not too late to begin. Join us for Sacred Foundations and take the first step toward a deeper understanding of this meaningful work.

Register today! https://www.theheartway.org/offers/CoCzodGV/checkout

11/01/2026

❤️🕯️ Every heart holds a story, and every memory is worth honoring.

Día de los Mu***os is a time to remember the people who have touched our lives and celebrate the love and memories that continue to stay with us. At The HeartWay, we believe that honoring those we’ve lost can bring us together and create space for connection, healing, and compassion.

Through our 100 Hearts of Remembrance Giving Circle, we’re bringing our community together to honor loved ones while supporting The HeartWay’s mission of compassionate end-of-life care and grief support.

✨ Join us in remembering, honoring, and carrying love forward. Every heart makes a difference.

Learn more about the 100 Hearts of Remembrance Giving Circle:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/100-hearts-of-remembrance-a-dia-de-los-muertos-giving-circle

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10/31/2026

🎃🧡 Happy Halloween from The HeartWay Post! 👻✨

“Some pumpkins glow, some ghosts say boo, but the sweetest Halloween wishes are sent from us to you!” 🧡🍬

Wishing everyone a boo-tiful Halloween filled with sweet treats, cozy autumn vibes, and a little sprinkle of magic! 🕸️🧡 Stay spooky, stay sweet, and keep the Halloween spirit alive! 🎃👻

10/30/2026

💜 Healing Grief Through the Holidays with HeART 💜

What if you didn't have to navigate the holiday season and your grief alone?

In this video, Dr. Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, shares what you can expect from our special three-day experience, Healing Grief Through the Holidays with HeART.

Join us for a meaningful journey of connection, reflection, healing, and creative expression. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one or looking for new ways to honor your grief during the holidays, this program offers a compassionate space to be seen, supported, and understood.

✨ Here's what awaits you:

🎬 Friday, November 6 | 3:30–6:00 PM The Call: Film screening of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023), followed by a special panel conversation.

💜 Saturday, November 7 | 1:00–4:00 PM Preparing for the Road: Create your holiday grief plan, explore traditions, discover coping tools, and find meaningful ways to honor your grief.

🎨 Sunday, November 8 | 1:00–4:00 PM Walking the Path: Explore healing through expressive arts, complete three creative projects, and take home your very own Healing Grief Through HeART expressive arts book!

📍 LOCATION: Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center 380 3rd Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

💜 ALL THREE DAYS FOR JUST $150!

You don't have to leave your grief behind to experience the holidays. There is room for remembrance, healing, creativity, and hope.

✨ Ready to join us? Register here: https://www.theheartway.org/offers/H2btDDQA/checkout

We would love to welcome you. Come as you are, bring your heart, and let us walk this path together.

November 6–8, 2026 | Laguna Beach, CA

10/28/2026

🌿✨ FREE MONTHLY YOGA NIDRA ✨🌿
With Dr. Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP

🗓️ Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM Pacific Time
💻 Online | Free to Attend

💚 Pause. Breathe. Rest. Restore.

Join us for a soothing Yoga Nidra experience with Dr. Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, and discover the restorative power of this guided meditation practice.

Often called yogic sleep, Yoga Nidra gently guides you into a deeply relaxed state between waking and sleeping, offering space for your body and mind to rest and unwind.

✨ This restorative practice may help you:

🌱 Ease anxiety and stress
🌱 Support pain management
🌱 Cultivate peace and well-being
🌱 Find comfort through illness, dying, and grief

🕊️ No experience is necessary. Simply find a comfortable place to rest, let yourself be guided, and give yourself permission to slow down.

💕 Ready to restore and reconnect?

🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

We look forward to sharing this peaceful practice with you.

10/26/2026

💛 Healing Grief Through the Holidays with HeART A Three-Day Pilgrimage Through Grief

📅 November 6–8, 2026

📍 The Susi Q, Laguna Beach

💲 $150 for all three days

The holidays can feel different when someone you love is missing. You don’t have to navigate that grief alone. 🤍

Join The HeartWay and the Susi Q for three days of reflection, connection, and healing through:

🎬 Film and meaningful conversation

💛 Tools to navigate holiday grief

🎨 Expressive art, writing, and gentle movement

No art experience needed. Sharing is always optional. Come as you are.

✨ Give yourself permission to grieve your way.

🔗 Register here: https://www.theheartway.org/offers/H2btDDQA/checkout

10/25/2026

☕🤍 What if talking about death could help us live more fully?

Welcome to Death Café, a warm, welcoming space to explore life's biggest questions, share our thoughts, and listen to one another with open hearts.

We live in a world where death is often whispered about, avoided, or left unspoken. But what might happen if we made room for these conversations?

🌿 A space to ask questions. 💬 An opportunity to share and listen. 🤍 A community where curiosity is welcome and there are no right or wrong answers.

There’s no agenda, no judgment, and no expectation to reach a particular conclusion. Just honest, meaningful conversation about death, dying, and what it means to live well.

✨ Join us for Death Café!

📅 The last Monday of every month
🕞 3:30 to 5:00 pm Pacific
💻 Online via Zoom 🏡

Come as you are. Bring your questions, your curiosity, or simply a willingness to listen.

Because sometimes, talking about the end of life helps us discover what matters most in the life we're living. 🌷

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

10/24/2026

❤️ There’s Still Time to Be a Heart of Remembrance! ❤️

🌼 100 Hearts of Remembrance — A Día de los Mu***os Giving Circle

❤️ $25 a month. One heart. One lasting legacy.

As Día de los Mu***os approaches, there is still time to honor someone you love and help make a difference in the lives of others.

Every life leaves a legacy. The stories, traditions, laughter, lessons, and love of those we have lost continue to live on in our hearts.

This October, The HeartWay invites you to become part of our Remembrance Circle — a community of 100 monthly supporters giving $25 in honor or memory of someone special.

Your gift helps support compassionate care for individuals and families navigating end-of-life journeys and grief, reminding them that they do not have to walk this path alone.

🌼 Honor someone special. With your permission, their name, photo, favorite flower or color, or a cherished memory can become part of our Día de los Mu***os Ofrenda and annual community remembrance project.

❤️ There is still time to join us!

Every heart represents a life remembered, a love carried forward, and a commitment to compassion.

✨ Be part of the circle. Give a heart. Keep a legacy alive.

👉 Join the Remembrance Circle here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/100-hearts-of-remembrance-a-dia-de-los-muertos-giving-circle

❤️ 100 Hearts. One Circle. A Lasting Legacy.

Give a heart. Honor a life. Carry compassion forward.

Please share this post to help us reach more hearts and families who believe in the power of remembrance and compassionate care.

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https://www.theheartway.org/

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