Hope for the Bereaved, Syracuse, NY

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Grief Support Groups

Monthly Support Group Topics: 

January:  Adults:  "You're Not Going Crazy, You're Grieving", Youth:  "The Steps of Grief"

February:  Adults:  "Anger,"  Youth:  "It's Okay to be Mad"

March:  Adults:  "Guilt,"  Children:  "Would've, Could've, Should've"

April:  Adults:  "Helping Yourself Through Grief,"  Children:  "Helping Yourself Through Grief"

May:  Adults:  "Depression,"  Children:  "It's Okay to Feel Sad"

June:  Adults:  "Ask It Basket--Write Down Your Questions or Concerns"  Children:  "Why Do People Die?"

July:  Adults:  "Effects of Grief on our Relationships,"  Children:  "What Will Happen to My Family and Friends?"

August:  Adults:  "Experiences of Grief,"  Children:  "What Happens When We Die?"

September:  Adults:  "Will I Ever Feel Better?"  Children:  "What People Tell Me When Someone Dies"

October:  Adults and Children:  "How to Help our Family and Friends?"

November:  Adults:  "Coping with the Holidays, Children:  "How to Handle the Holidays"

December:  Adults:  "Finding That Life is Worth Living,"  Children:  "Will I Ever Feel Better?" 

Your  loved one died and you do not know how you are going to get through another day without them.  Please know you are not alone in your sadness and despair.  HOPE FOR BEREAVED offers listeners, suggestions for coping, validation of feelings and realistic HOPE to grieving children, adults and families in our community through ten (10) monthly grief support groups.  All support group facilitators are trained by HOPE staff and have "lived" the same grief experience.  You will meet people who are welcoming, understanding, empathetic and supportive.  

You are welcome to bring a friend or family member with you to the support group meeting.