Hospice of Westchester

Participation in a support group has been shown to be one of the best ways to help those who are grieving the death of a loved one. People who have experienced similar losses are brought together in an environment of safety, care, and compassion. Mutual learning can take place regarding how to manage the grief process in a healthy way. Participants are given the permission to grieve that may not otherwise be available to them. Grieving is respected as part of a normal and natural response to the death of a loved one.

What past participants have said about our groups:

“Met a nice group of people who had gone through the same thing as I. That was very comforting – I got renewed strength from knowing I was not the only one to have these feelings and experiences.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to have shared the worst thing in my life with people who care.”

“I don’t feel so alone and now I have a support system that I wasn’t getting from friends and family.”

“Comforting to know my feelings were normal.”

Bereavement Support Groups Offered - 2008

January 29	-	Facing the Future: Where do I go from here?
February 26	-	Normal Physical, Mental and Behavioral Reactions to Grief
March 25	-	Understanding the Grief Process
April 29	-	Writing as a Tool for Expressing and Managing Grief
May 27	-	Coping with Loss and Stress Management: Part 1
June 24	-	Coping with Loss and Stress Management: Part 2
July 29	-	Using Guided Imagery in Coping with Loss
August 26	-	Past Losses and Lessons Learned about Grief
September 30	-	Spiritual Issues and Finding Meaning in the Loss
October 28	-	Healing Grief Through Art: Collages
November 18	-	Managing Holidays, Special Occasions and Emotions: Part 1
December 16	-	Managing Holidays, Special Occasions and Emotions: Part 2