During the month of February, Compass’ Grief Services team will be hosting a variety of different support groups and workshops. One of the critical factors in healing is the support of other people. Having a community of others who have also experiences grief allow you to feel someone else “gets it”. With each group and workshop below our grief support group will give you the tools for handling grief, plus the support of others with similar losses.
-Bereaved Parents Group (Virtual): Join our monthly virtual drop-in group (first Monday of the month) for individuals (18 and older) this Monday, February 7th at 6:00pm, who have experienced the loss of a child at any age, regardless of the circumstances. This support group is a safe place for parents to understand that they are not alone in their grief and to appreciate that everyone grieves differently. For more information, contact Rhonda Knotts at 443-262-4109 or [email protected].
-Caregiver Support Group (Virtual): Family caregivers take on so much-from cooking and cleaning to managing medications, looking after finances, and coordinating doctor appointments. It is a monthly drop-in group on the second Thursday of each month. This month it will be hosted on Thursday, February 10 at 1:00pm. This is a place where spouses and adult children can share their sorrows and problems, joys and successes, resources and solutions. Please reach out to Rhonda Knotts 443-262-4109 or [email protected] with any questions.
–Navigating Grief Workshop: This group is for those who have experiences the death of a relative or friend. Each session will revolve around certain topics such as normal grief, sharing memories, and finding meaning in your loss. February 24-April 14 from 6:30-8:00pm at the Alumni House on the Washington College Campus in Chestertown, MD. This will meet every Thursday from Feb 24-Apr 14. To register please contact Ann OConnor, [email protected] or Penny Greeley, [email protected] .
–Spouse & Partner Workshop: Connect with others who have lost a partner or spouse in our February 22-April 12 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Hope & Healing Center at The Barnette Center, 255 Comet Dr. Centreville, MD. This will meet every Tuesday from Feb 22-Apr 12. To register or get more information please contact Sherri Tilghman, [email protected] or 443-262-4120.
Please feel free to reach out to Compass’ Grief Services team for information about these events or any other questions you may have.
Compass
Since 1985, Compass has been allowing patients to spend their final months the way they choose, guiding loved ones after a life-limiting diagnosis, and showing individuals healthy ways to manage their grief. Today, the organization is a regional provider of hospice care, supportive care, and grief services in Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties. Whether serving their patients in private residences, skilled nursing facilities, or Compass’ residential center in Centreville, staff and volunteers are guided by their mission to ensure that individuals facing end of life can live out their days in a full and meaningful way.
Compass is a fully licensed, independent, community-based nonprofit organization certified by Medicare and the state of Maryland, and accredited by the Joint Commission. It is affiliated with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland. For more information about Compass, call 443-262-4100 or visit compassregionalhospice.org.
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