Support groups help people through the process of coping with grief and loss. The emotional support and social networks can be an effective alternative to relying solely on family and friends. However, many people ask: Is a support group right for me? What's my commitment? Should I pick a six-week series or a monthly group? What will it be like when I go? Who will greet me? What if I don't know anybody? What if I don't have anything to share?
When asked what was helpful, group member's commented:
"I was just able to say how I felt."
"It was a safe place to share."
"The reading material that was handed out."
"Knowing it's okay to grieve."
"Being able to listen to others and realize they had similar feelings."
"Realizing that the various emotions, up or down, were O.K."o share."
The bereavement center offers both weekly and monthly groups. The weekly groups require registration and meet for 6-8 weeks. The monthly groups are open and on-going. All groups are free and open to the community. It's all about personal preference and what works best for you.
We offer a wide variety of groups to meet a wide variety of interest and needs.
For a complete and current listing, please click here for more information.
http://www.hospicewr.org/media/AG_SupportGroups_Spring101.pdf
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment