Support group offers help coping with grief

When a loved one passes away, grief can be overwhelming and isolating. While each person experiences grief in their own way, getting support to understand your grief and find companionship with others who have similar struggles can help you navigate your feelings and move forward.

Parkview Hospice counselors facilitate bereavement support groups across the region. Any community member who has experienced the loss of a loved one, recently or longer ago, and seeks a compassionate, supportive environment in which to heal is welcome to attend.

The groups focus on concepts in the book, “Understanding Your Grief,” by noted author, educator and grief counselor Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Wolfelt’s exploration of grief, self-compassion and practical steps toward healing has been a helpful guide for thousands of people nationwide.

Support group members will receive a free copy of the book, which they will read and discuss during the meetings as they explore the normal emotional responses to illness and death and ways to cope.

The Huntington County group meets 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Parkview Home Health office at 2806 Theater Avenue, Suite A, Huntington.

For information about the Huntington County group or other bereavement support, call (260) 373-9800 or toll free (800) 363-9977.