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Grief support groups and meetings are offered for those grieving the death of a loved one. Groups provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to express their feelings while increasing their awareness of the grief process. Our grief support groups are open to anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Click here for a schedule of local support groups

Contact Bereavement Coordinator, Mary Ellen Boucher, LMSW  for any bereavement

Information 479-750-6632.

  

Grief Support Links

Griefnet.org

 

Myths and Realities

Whenever we have a loss, we experience grief. Because grief can be such a strong emotion, it can leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. The Hospice Foundation of America offers this list of myths and realities about living with grief.

Myth 1:
We only grieve deaths.
Reality:
We grieve all losses.
Myth 2:
Only family members grieve.
Reality:
All who are attached grieve.
Myth 3:
Grief is an emotional reaction.
Reality:
Grief is manifested in many ways.
Myth 4:
Individuals should leave their grieving at home.
Reality:
We cannot control where we grieve.
Myth 5:
We slowly and predictable recover from grief.
Reality:
Grief is an uneven process, a roller coaster with no timeline.
Myth 6:
Grieving necessitates detachment.
Reality:
We never fully detach.
Myth 7:
Grief finally ends.
Reality:
Over time most people learn to live with their loss.
Myth 8:
Grievers are best left alone.
Reality:
Grievers need opportunities to share their memories and grief and to receive support.

Winter 2010 Newsletter

Bereavement Services