Grief Support

Grief Support

Observing the decline of your loved one is a devastating experience. Our Lifetime Comprehensive Bereavement Services provide grief support for both anticipatory and post-loss periods.

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Grief Support

Grief support in hospice involves compassionate assistance and counseling provided to individuals and families as they navigate the emotional challenges associated with loss and bereavement. Grief support services focus on helping individuals cope with the pain of losing a loved one, providing a safe space for expression, and offering resources to help them navigate the grieving process with understanding and support. Here are key services offered in grief support within a hospice setting:

  • Individual Counseling: One-on-one counseling sessions with a grief support professional to provide personalized emotional support and coping strategies.

  • Group Support: Facilitating group support sessions, where individuals who have experienced similar losses can share their feelings, experiences, and coping mechanisms in a supportive environment.

  • Education on Grief: Providing information and education about the grieving process, including common emotional responses, coping strategies, and the normalization of grief reactions.

  • Crisis Intervention: Offering immediate support and intervention during periods of acute grief or emotional distress, helping individuals navigate the initial stages of loss.

  • Memorial and Ritual Support: Assisting with the planning and facilitation of memorial services, rituals, or other meaningful activities that honor and celebrate the life of the deceased.

  • Resource Referral: Connecting individuals with additional resources, such as grief support groups, community organizations, or mental health professionals, to complement hospice-provided support.

  • Creative Therapies: Introducing creative outlets for expression, such as art therapy, music therapy, or writing exercises, to help individuals process and communicate their emotions.

  • Follow-up Support: Providing ongoing support through follow-up sessions, phone calls, or outreach to check in on individuals as they continue to navigate the grieving process.

  • Counseling for Children and Families: Offering specialized grief support for children and family members, recognizing the unique needs and challenges each member may face in their grief journey.

  • Support for Special Circumstances: Tailoring support services to address specific circumstances, such as sudden or traumatic loss, complicated grief, or unique cultural considerations.

  • Anticipatory Grief Support: Offering support to individuals and families before the actual loss occurs, helping them navigate anticipatory grief as they prepare for the impending death of a loved one.

  • Community Outreach and Education: Conducting outreach programs and educational initiatives to raise awareness about grief, loss, and available support services within the community.

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Other Services

Our experienced professionals specialize in providing compassionate at-home care for terminal illness and end-of-life comfort care. We create personalized Plans of Care for each patient, addressing their medical, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, to help them maintain dignity, respect, and quality of life during life-limiting illness and loss.

    • Attending Physician

      Attending Physician

      This physician, known as the attending physician, plays a central role in coordinating and managing the patient’s treatment and overall healthcare plan.

    • Registered Nurse

      Registered Nurse

      Dedicated to helping you and your child stay healthy through every milestone

    • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

      Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

      Our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) offer daily hands-on support as specified in the Plan of Care, which encompasses social and emotional support and prioritization of activities of daily living.