A JOURNEY FROM GRIEF TOWARD JOY
Overview
Grief can feel like too much. Too heavy to carry. Too lonely to name. Too permanent to move through.
This is for the people who are tired of pretending they’re okay. Who wake up to silence and go to bed with longing. Who carry love and pain in the same breath.
"A Journey From Grief Toward Joy" isn’t about forcing joy. It’s about inviting it back into your life—when you’re ready.
In this three-day gathering, we’ll meet you where you are. With truth. With compassion. With people who have walked this road, too.
You’ll experience:
Rosemary Altea — Internationally renowned spiritual medium serves as the Voice of the Spirit World, helping those who have crossed over communicate with those still here. Her presence offers deep comfort and evidence that love does not end with death.
- Christine Olson, Inspirational Speaker & Founder of TIFF - Christine's story of tragedy has become a movement that now protects over 22 million lives, demonstrating how grief can transform into purpose.
- Kristine Benevento — Inspirational author, widow, peer mentor, and facilitator. Her loss has opened this opportunity for you.
- Dr. Diane Stewart — Alternative holistic chiropractor, sharing how grief physically manifests in the body, and what can help
- Jack Ferrari Jr. Esq. — Legal expert on end-of-life planning, offering tools and practical guidance to prepare and protect yourself and your loved ones
- Dr. Jack Giddens — Author, board-certified healthcare chaplain and transpersonal psychotherapist, teaching how different spiritual paths understand grief, and how to measure emotional and spiritual comfort
This is not a lecture. It’s a lifeline. You won’t be asked to move on. You’ll be invited to move forward with community, courage, and a flicker of hope.
You may cry. You may laugh. You may finally breathe again.
We won’t promise joy. But we’ll promise you won’t walk this alone.
Seats are limited. This is a small, intimate gathering.
Reserve your place today. Questions? email: centaurcourses@gmail.com or visit www.kristinebenevento.com .
🎟 Early bird pricing, speaker discounts, and scholarships are available.
Come exactly as you are. Leave changed.
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Highlights
- 1 day 22 hours
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 5:30 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Avenue South
Venice, FL 34285
How do you want to get there?
November 14, 2025
6:00 PM – Check-In & Welcome Meet fellow attendees and hosts. Overview of the weekend’s sessions 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Spiritual Medium, NY Times Best Selling Author, Rosemary Altea will be giving messages to audience members. A transformative evening on connection, healing, and hope Rosemary and her Spirit Guide Grey Eagle will be teaching and giving messages to the audience (not everyone will receive a personal message, but all will benefit)
November 15, 2025
Saturday, November 15 9:00 AM – 09:30 AM – Morning Connection & Reflection 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Inspirational Talk - Christine Olson Christine Olson, Founder of TIFF - Christine's story of tragedy became a movement that now protects over 22 million lives, showing how grief can transform into purpose. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Working Session with Spiritual Medium Rosemary Altea. The audience's needs will help inform the direction of this workshop. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break (On-Site) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Interfaith Perspectives on Grief with Chaplain Jack Giddens Dr. Jack Giddens shares how major religions guide us toward joy 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Legal Steps After Loss, John Ferrari Jr., Esq. covers: Critical documents and decisions Asset protection Avoiding probate 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Q&A with John Ferrari Jr.
November 16, 2025
Sunday, November 16 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Morning Connection & Reflection 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – How grief and negative emotions affect the body. Healing Through Sound, Color & Kinesiology Dr. Diane Stewart demonstrates: How energy and color heal the body during grief Live Applied Kinesiology healing 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break (On-Site) 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Moving Forward: Create Your Plan with the host and fellow widow Kristine Benevento leads: Small group and individual workbook time Personal reflection and next-step planning
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