Grief ServicesCalvert Hospice offers bereavement services to anyone in Calvert County grieving the death of someone close, whether that person was a Hospice patient or not. Programs are available for adults, children and teens and are offered free of charge to Calvert County residents.
Individual Grief Counseling
Calvert Hospice offers short-term individual grief support counseling for anyone experiencing distress because of the death of a significant person in their life. The eight session program offers one-on-one counseling with a professional grief counselor. Counselors help clients understand the process of grief and provide support through the pain of loss. If further support is needed, follow-up referrals can be made and resources recommended. For more information, contact Terri Nevins.
Drop-In Grief Support
Every Tuesday, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Calvert Hospice Office
Drop-In Groups is for those who want the opportunity to share feelings and obtain support from others who are experiencing a loss. No registration required. Contact Stacey Newman for more information.
Time to Heal Series
Time to Heal groups have been established to help those with specific losses address the unique challenges faced by that loss. Please call 410-535-0892 to register for these groups.
- Death of a Parent
August 21 - October 9, 2012
Death of a Parent brings adult children together to learn strategies to address the unique challenge of losing one, or both parents. Adult Children often expect their parents will die, but the reality can be much more difficult than expected when it actually occurs. Topics include adult orphans, challenges faced if you were a caretaker before your parent's death, grief within the family, and siblings grieving differently.
- Death of a Spouse
March 13 - May 1, 2012
October 16 - December 4, 2012
Death of a Spouse brings together adults who have lost their partners due to sudden death or long term illness. The death of a spouse or long term partner can shatter future dreams, plans for retirement travel, and increased anxiety about how to cope with finances, running the house, and raising the children. Well meaning family and friends may encourage getting rid of a spouse's personal possessions, or taking off your wedding ring - the group will address these various concerns.
- Death of a Young Spouse
May 8 - June 26, 2012
Death of a Young Spouse brings together those who have lost their partners due to sudden death or a long term illness. This group is for adults up to age 50 and/or those facing the realities of single parenting while grieving the death of their partner.
- Death of a Child
January 10 - February 28, 2012
Death of a Child brings parents together who have lost their child(ren). It doesn't matter if your child was a baby or 60+ years at the time of his/her death. Parents never expect to outlive their child(ren) and facing the death of your child can bring with it profound life altering grief. This session focuses on the unique qualities associated with grieving a child, addresses the intensity of the pain, connections to others who understand, and ways to deal with those around you who may be avoiding you and your pain.
Healing After a Loved One's Suicide (HALOS)
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Calvert Hospice Office
This support group is for those who have lost a loved one by suicide. It provides a holistic approach to healing and addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of grieving by use of expressive activities and coping strategies. All group activity is designed to assist with the often overwhelming feelings that accompany the death of a loved one by suicide. The effectiveness of the group experience comes from members sharing their experiences and feelings and learning how to incorporate the loss into their lives in a way that allows them to transform the loss and adapt to a new life without their loved one, instead of allowing the tragedy to define their lives. Contact Terri Nevins for more information.
Loss of a Pet
Call for more information 410-535-0892
Calvert Hospice recognizes the special needs of people who have lost a pet. Pets are beloved friends and companions and grieving their death is a very normal and natural part of life. Participants will work together through an educational and supportive approach that includes techniques for coping and ways to move toward healing. Please call 410-535-0892 to register for this group.
Heart Wings
October 1 - 2, Greenwell State Park, Hollywood
Heart Wings a holistic healing program for adults grieving the loss of someone close. Through sharing and expression, group members will become active participants in their own individual, natural healing process. Grief professionals will provide guidance and a nurturing environment that will include an array of activities and experiences that address the physical, mental/emotional and spiritual aspects of grief. For more information, contact Terri Nevins.
Holiday Blues
November 9, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Prince Frederick
Holiday Blues is held for those in the community facing grief during the holiday season. This program is available to Calvert County residents free of charge. Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling the Calvert Hospice office at 410-535-0892.
Printable 2012 Breavement Program Schedule
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Our bereavement programs follow the Calvert County Public Schools weather closings.
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