Programs
Adult Bereavement
When a loved one dies, family and friends must
deal with a wide variety of emotions, including pain, fear and
grief. Although these feelings are natural responses to
death, they can be devastating and overwhelming.
Hospice Caring, Inc. offers
bereavement support groups for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved
one. These groups provide a place for the grieving that is
safe both physically and emotionally, where people can meet
other individuals who are going through a similar experience,
share their stories, learn from one another and receive much-needed support.
"The support
and affection of these two facilitators and the group members
has been a life line for me that I could have found nowhere else.
We are like a family and it feels comforting and safe to be with
them."
-- Support Group Member
Groups are on-going, meaning that you can join
at any time. The groups usually meet weekly and are free of charge.
County residency is not required to
participate.
BETHESDA
Widows and Widowers
support
group - ages 65 and older - beginning September, 2008.
Will meet weekly on Thursday afternoons. Call to
register: 301-990-0854.
GAITHERSBURG
Parent-Loss support group for adults
grieving the death of one or both parents. Beginning October
16, 2008,
will meet weekly for 9 weeks on Tuesday evenings
from 7:00 -8:30 p.m. Call to register:
301-990-0854.
Anticipatory Grief
for those who are living with
the knowledge that a loved one (either local or out of area) is dying
; meets as needed - call for more information.
Coping with a Suicide Death meets 2nd and 4th
Monday evenings of the month.
Loss of an Adult Child for parents grieving the
loss of a child 18 year or older; meets every Tuesday afternoon.
Loss of a Parent for adults grieving the death of
one or both parents. Limited-time groups; meets for nine weeks –
call for schedule.
Loss of a Sibling or Friend for adults grieving
the loss of a brother, sister, or close friend; meets for seven
weeks - call for schedule.
Widows & Widowers for those 50-65 grieving
the loss a spouse or partner; meets every Wednesday evening.
Widows & Widowers for those 65+ grieving the
loss of a spouse or partner; meets every Wednesday afternoon.
ROCKVILLE
Widows & Widowers for those under 50 grieving the
loss of a spouse or partner; meets every Wednesday evening.
Widows & Widowers
for those under 50 grieving the
loss of a spouse or partner; meets every Thursday evening.
For further information and
registration, contact Toby Rabbin, Director of Adult Bereavement
(301-990-0854).
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