Losing someone you love can be painful, often leaving us to experience difficult and surprising emotions. Although there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are ways to cope with pain that, in time, will allow you to move on. Community Hospice Grief Support staff come alongside those who have lost a loved one by providing education, support and resources. Our specialists are available to assist with all stages of grief and support. Groups are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Our goal is to: At Community Hospice we recognize the importance of the social-cultural settings of the patients, families and community members we serve. We understand the need to develop cultural competencies as an individual’s grief process. Common Symptoms of Grief Loss affects people in many different ways. It is common to experience the following symptoms when grieving. Anger • Disbelief • Fear • Guilt • Physical Symptoms • Sadness • Shock Bereavement Services are available to anyone in the community that has experienced the loss of a loved one. Services include: Caregiver Support • Community resources • Educational workshops • Family/Individual grief support • Grief support groups • Mailings and grief related topics • Resource library • Telephone Support
SUPPORT GROUPS All Community Hospice support groups are facilitated by trained hospice staff members and volunteers. For those who have experienced a loss of a child, loss due to miscarriage, SIDS, stillbirth. For persons providing support, care and/or assistance to individuals who are disabled, or need help with activities of daily living. Loss of significant other, friend or family member other than spouse. Loss of husband or wife Ongoing group For those who have experienced the loss of a pet or impending death of a pet Community Hospice also offers grief support for anticipatory grief. Anticipatory grief can be similar to grief after death, but is unique in many ways. Grief before death often involves more anger, more loss of emotional control, and atypical grief responses. This may be related to the difficult place people find themselves in when a loved one is dying. For those who are dying, anticipatory grief provides an opportunity for personal growth at the end of life, a way to find meaning and closure. For families, this period is also an opportunity to find closure, to reconcile differences and give and grant forgiveness. For both, it is a chance to say goodbye.
Bereaved Parents/Infant Loss
Caregiver Support
General Grief
Loss of a spouse
Sudden loss/Suicide
Pet Loss
Anticipatory Grief
If you or someone you know is interested in attending a support group or have any questions, please contact the Community Hospice Bereavement Department at 209.578.6300 or complete the form below.
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