Grief counseling offered

NEWHARTFORD » Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, will be offering the following groups and workshops. All groups andworkshops meet at the Hospice office.

Adult Parental Loss: For any adult who has experienced the death of a parent. The loss of a parent is the most common form of bereavement in our country. Because of this, adult children often feel a sense of isolation and may feel an unspoken message that adult parental loss is less significant than other losses. No matter what the age of our parent or where or how the death occurred, the grief felt by an adult child can be intense and overwhelming. This group is a safe place to share feelings and experiences, ask questions, seek comfort or just listen. It is a place to receive and give support. Facilitated by Linda Clark, LCSW, Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct 10. Con-

tact Clark at (315) 735-6487 ext. 1015 by Sept. 5.

Young Widows: For young widows in their 30s to 60s. Often women in this age group do not have peers who are going through this kind of loss and their grief can feel very isolating. Juggling jobs, children, parents, and social obligations is hard; it feels overwhelming when spousal grief is added. This group provides the time to express and share grief, learn coping skills fromone another, give and receive support and begin the healing process. Facilitated by Linda Clark, LCSW, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 6, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11 and Oct. 18. Contact Clark at (315) 735- 6487 ext. 1015 by Aug. 30.

Grief 101: An educational opportunity for any adult experiencing grief. Normal grief reactions, theories related to grief, and coping techniques will be presented via a power point presentation followed by a time for questions. Facilitated by Linda Clark, LCSW, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2:30- 4 p.m. Contact Clark at (315) 735- 6487 ext. 1015 by Aug. 31.

Spousal Loss: For anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. The length of the marriage or committed relationship does not determine the depth of grief. This group focuses on normal responses to grief and the tasks of mourning, as well as providing a safe place to share feelings and experiences, to ask questions, and to seek comfort. It is a place to give and seek support. Facilitated by Janet Benjamin, LCSWR, Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7. Contact Benjamin at (315) 7356487 ext. 1007 by Sept. 26.