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Grief Support GroupsGrief support groups can be a life-saver during your bereavement. Support groups provide an oasis when family members and friends around you don't know what to say or how to listen to your feelings. Participating in a support group is a way to avoid the isolation that is common after such a life-altering event when you lose someone you love.Benefits of a Support GroupTypes of Support GroupsSupport groups sometimes are organized around a specific type of loss, such as the loss of a child or the loss of a spouse or the loss of a pet. Loss Specific Support Groups Compassionate Friends that specifically provides support for families that have lost a child. They offer both an online forum as well as local chapters for meetings to support bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents when a family loses a child. Another example of a loss specific support group is Rainbow Bridge providing support after the loss of a pet Online Support GroupsOther groups provide an online forum for connecting with others to share your story and the struggles of grief. Often these forums are sub-divided into smaller groups based on the type of loss you are experiencing. In-Person Support GroupsYour local hospice organization may provide support groups. Do a search online for your city name and hospice to find contact information for your local area. Other places to look for grief support groups include: In San Luis Obispo County, CA there are Grief Recovery Workshops that help participants take specific steps to bring completion to the pain around regrets and unfinished business that often occurs when someone dies. Return Home from Grief Support Groups New! CommentsDo you have something to add? Please leave me a comment in the box below. |
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