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Little Company of Mary Offers Adult Grief Support Program
Hospital offers free program that starts in May for adults who've suffered a recent loss.
Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers is offering a six-week bereavement grief support program, beginning in May. The program provides supportive and skilled companionship for men and women who are mourning the death of a loved one. The goal of this six-week series is to answer questions about loss, grief, coping strategies, and the potential for renewing hope and meaning.
Through interpersonal engagement with other bereaved, with chaplains and social workers, and through the guidance of inspirational materials, the following topics will be explored:
May 7: Grieving Process: What is happening to me?
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May 14: Understanding Feelings: Why do I feel the way I do?
May 21: Seeking Support: How does my family grieve?
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May 28: Addressing Complicated Grief: What are my issues?
June 4: Living Again: What is my hope during this journey?
June 11: Coming through Grief: What is next for me?
Meetings are set for 1 to 3 p.m. during the six-week program. The group will meet at Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 Oxford Ave., in Chicago Ridge.
The program is free and open to the community. For more information, contact Mary Ann Droel, LCSW, 708-229-4611.
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