Grief support
Grief support groups & guidance
Camp Bear Hugs: a camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one
If you have recently experienced a loss of a loved one on hospice, Advocate Hospice offers help during this difficult time. We support you and your family in a number of ways.
- Daybreak is a newsletter that provides compassionate support and guidance on navigating the grieving process. It contains insights from others who have experienced the death of a loved one as well as information on issues like dealing with loneliness and embracing spirituality.
- Grief support groups, which are facilitated by licensed bereavement counselors or social workers, offer the opportunity to share experiences and connect with others who are also coping with the loss of a loved one. Find a grief support group near you.
- One-on-one grief support is provided by licensed bereavement counselors or social workers for those who need additional support. For community members who have experienced a loss, we offer assessment, resource and referral services.
- Grief workshops explore different ways of handling emotions in a positive way. Examples include journaling, collage making, memory box making, and the healing power of music.
- Education classes provide useful information on topics like understanding grief, using coping tools, and managing grief during the holidays.
- Camp Bear Hugs is a two-day camp specifically geared to children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Children engage in a number of grief-support activities in a safe and fun environment, such as playing games, horseback riding and the Memory Bear Workshop. During the workshop, adult volunteers help the children assemble a bear in memory of their loved one. The bears are created using an article of clothing from their loved one and can be decorated with mementos that are meaningful to the children.
- Memorial services help us remember and celebrate the lives of your loved ones. Click on one of the links below to take part in a pre-recorded service.
Remember, you are not alone in your grief. Our bereavement program offers a wide range of opportunities for individual or group support.
For more information, call Advocate Health at Home Hospice at 630-963-6800.