For someone who has gone through the shattering experience of losing a partner, attending a bereavement group is an option. The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society provides several such opportunities to attend small groups led by trained facilitators.
Participants go through eight sessions that cover topics relevant to dealing with grief. Since our local hospice has begun offering bereavement groups, many previous attendees have reported how helpful the group was in achieving steps toward healing and acknowledgement and acceptance of their new lives. They expressed the value of being able to share with others in a compassionate, confidential setting while learning how to cope with the challenges of grief.
This coming fall, Sunshine Coast Hospice will offer several choices for such groups:
• Partner Loss: every second Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., from Sept. 9 to Dec. 16.
• General Loss: afternoon group, every Monday, Oct. 1 to Nov. 19; evening group, every Wednesday, Oct. 14 to Dec. 2.
If you or someone you know may be interested in attending one of these groups, please call 604-740-0475 or visit the website www.coasthospice.com
