Upcoming Bereavement Support Group Offerings
Grief following the death of a central person in your life is one of the hardest things you will ever have to bear. It is painful, isolating, and often scary. To be newly bereaved in these unprecedented times of great uncertainty and fear is to have your grief compounded in ways one could never have imagined.
Our bereavement support groups are offered at no charge and assist individuals who may be dealing with issues of sadness, grief, depression, anger, guilt, or any other related feelings accompanying the death of a loved one. They are not therapy groups, but rather, support groups where individuals can share their feelings and experiences in a caring and safe environment.
Please note that, in our experience, having at least 2-3 months time between the loss of your loved one and starting a support group is important in order to find the group most helpful. If you would like bereavement support sooner, please call (207) 289-3640 or email us to schedule individual grief counseling until the timing is better to participate in a group. Thank you for understanding.
Hospice of Southern Maine offers some online bereavement support groups via Zoom. Zoom is a secure video-conferencing platform that Hospice of Southern Maine staff can use for virtual face-to-face conversations with patients and families. Zoom is free, and it can be used on your smartphone or your computer.
Our bereavement support groups can accommodate up to 12 people if held over Zoom and up to 8 if held in person. We ask that participants try to attend every session if possible.
We care about your loss and consider it a privilege to be of service.
Friday Morning
Bereaved Parents Support Group (In Person)
December 8, 2023 - January 12, 2024
Friday Morning: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This group is open to parents who have lost a child of any age. This out of order loss often leads to intense grief alongside increased feelings of isolation. Join us as we create a safe space to explore and process the many pieces of grief that come with losing a child.
This Friday Morning support group will meet for 6 Fridays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM beginning on December 8, 2023 and ending on January 12, 2024. It will meet in person at Hospice of Southern Maine's main office located at 390 US Route One in Scarborough. This group will be facilitated by Kelly Blanchette, an experienced support group facilitator.
Please contact Kelly at kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3674 for registration information or with questions.
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Wednesday Morning
General Bereavement Support Group (In Person)
January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024
Wednesday Morning: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
HSM Office, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
This Wednesday Morning support group will meet for 7 Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM beginning on January 31, 2024 and ending on March 13, 2024. It will meet in person at Hospice of Southern Maine's main office located at 390 US Route One in Scarborough. This group will be facilitated by Kelly Blanchette, an experienced support group facilitator.
Please contact Kelly at kelly.blanchette@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org or (207) 289-3674 for registration information or with questions.
