Compass Regional Hospice begins a new 10-week support group for bereaved parents on Monday, March 23. The group will meet every Monday (except Monday, May 25) through June 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 255 Comet Drive in Centreville. Participants are asked to commit to coming each week in order to benefit the most from the group.
This support group will be led by Rhonda Knotts, MCC, grief services coordinator and counselor for Compass Regional Hospice. “We are offering this special support group for parents whose child has died. We know that the loss of a child of any age is a heartbreaking experience. This group is designed to help support parents as they talk with others who appreciate what it feels like to live with this sometimes indescribable grief.”
Each meeting will revolve around topics such as normal grief, sharing memories, and adjusting to and finding meaning in the loss of a child. Sessions will include activities, grief education and open discussion.
“Although many people feel apprehensive about sharing their pain with strangers, most participants find that after the first session they look forward to each session,” says Knotts.
Registration for the group will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. A $25 enrollment fee covers the cost of materials; no one will be turned away based on inability to pay. For more information and to register, contact Rhonda Knotts, 443-262-4109, [email protected].
The bereaved parents support group is one of the programs offered through the Compass Regional Hospice Hope & Healing Center. For more information about Compass Regional Hospice and The Hope & Healing Center, visitwww.compassregionalhospice.org.
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