Grieving the loss of someone we love is one of the most profound experiences of life. Our whole being — body, mind and spirit — responds to the stress of loss. Moving through the complex emotions and reactions that surface during this painful but normal human process takes time. The duration and intensity of grief depends on many factors that are subject to change and cannot be prescribed. Although no one can take away grief, tapping into support systems, identifying internal resources, recognizing common responses to bereavement, and intentionally tending to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs can make it less difficult to live with loss.
At HospiceCare, we consider it a privilege to help those who are grieving regain their balance and resume healthy living. Whether you are looking for personal guidance or walking alongside someone who is, contact us to see how we can help. Extensive resources for people of all ages and stages in the grief process are available to everyone in the community, and most are free of charge.
In addition to the wide variety of age and loss-specific grief support groups HospiceCare offers, our experienced grief counselors are available for phone consultations and referrals, can suggest articles and other materials pertinent to your circumstances, and provide onsite support in traumatic situations. Families whose loved one received HospiceCare services have the additional benefit of 13-months of one-on-one or family grief counseling.
Nicholas Zanow participated in HospiceCare’s Bereaved Spouse Grief Support Group and wrote about the experience as part of his grieving process.
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David’s support group was a safe place to sort through anger, confusion and isolation after his father died when he was 16 years old.
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