Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (Hospice & Palliative Care)
The Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service Center for Loss and Hope offers
bereavement support programs designed to support and assist grieving persons
through the grief process. The following education and support groups reflect
the development of healing experienced when redefining life after loss. There is
no cost for these programs, and they are offered to all members of the
community. If you would prefer to talk with someone individually, please call
for an appointment. Evening appointments are possible.
All programs meet at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service Justin T. Rogers Care
Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron. Some support groups/programs require registration.
For more information on any program or to schedule an individual appointment, please
call the Bereavement Coordinator at 330-668-4662 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4662. Check our online
Events Calendar
for current
program dates.
TRUSTED SHARING SUPPORT GROUP
An eight-week series for adults who wish to learn what they might experience
during the grieving process. Group members share their stories, emotions,
victories and hopes. Group members can expect to receive loving support from
group leaders, information on the grieving process, and tools for handling the
normal grief response. Three series will be held in 2010, all on Thursday’s,
beginning January 14, May 6 and August 26 from 2 - 4 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m.
HEALING JOURNEY SUPPORT GROUP
A six-week series focusing on rebuilding life and incorporating hope after the
death of a loved one. Group members will help normalize the grief experience
through camaraderie with each other, the sharing of feelings/stories, support
and providing an incentive to make new friends and develop new interests as soon
as they are able. Two series will be held in 2010, all on Thursday’s, beginning
March 11 and July 15 from 2 - 4 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m.
MOVING ON SUPPORT GROUP
This once a month group focuses on supporting those who are moving along the
journey of grief and are now beginning to incorporate new behaviors in their
lives as they attempt to create their “new normal.” In 2010, this group will
continue to meet the second Wednesday of each month from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
MOVING ON FAMILY SUPPORT SERIES
A six-week program for adults with children under 18 years of age. The focus of
this support series is to address communication challenges, family identity, and
to help focus on the actual loss for each family member. An art therapist works
with the children to help them express memories and feelings tied to the loss.
Call for dates of the next series.
INDIVIDUAL GRIEF COUNSELING
One-on-one grief counseling is an option for individuals who either need more
privacy in expressing their reaction to loss or who are unable to attend group
meetings. Call for more information.
Public Forums for Education
We are available to speak on a variety of topics involving grief and bereavement
support. Please call for more information.
School Outreach
Hospice Bereavement staff are available to go into schools to provide education
and emergency support to staff and/or students as requested. Please call for
more information.
Periodic Special Support Programs
are offered throughout the year. Visit our online
Events Calendar
for
details.