The death of a loved one can be the greatest pain people face.
The grief we experience in response is a normal and natural
reaction to that loss. And the way we grieve is as unique as
each individual is unique. Many worry that their feelings and
reaction are not normal or natural. To understand the differing
ways grief affects one's life - physically, emotionally, and
spiritually - helps one to understand their unique grief. There
is no predictable pattern or time frame. It is a process that
does not occur in any set order.
The Wings of Hope Hospice Grief Support services aid this journey.
Grief Support services are offered at no charge to all persons
in our community who are grieving.
Family Grief Support
Family Grief Support is a program of intensive support to families
of hospice patients during the 13 month period following the
death of their loved one. Individual sessions, group activities
(as listed below), and periodic mailings throughout the 13 months
provide an extra measure of support. If a grieving person wishes
to continue grief work following the 13 month service period,
grief support remains available indefinitely.
Grief Volunteer Support
Grief Volunteer Support is available to all hospice families
who choose this extra support from a trained hospice volunteer.
Growing Through Grief
Growing Through Grief is a five-part educational series designed to help adult participants understand the grieving process.
Grief Support Groups
Grief Support
Groups include ongoing, drop in support groups offered at
locations throughout Allegan County.
Holiday Workshops
Holiday Workshops are offered for adults coping without a loved
one during the holiday season.
Annual Remembering Service
Annual Remembering Service is an event for hospice families and hospice team members to grieve together while remembering those they have lost.
Community Educators
Community
Educators are available to speak to your civic, business,
or church group on coping with grief and/or ways to support
others in grief.
For more information, please email
us.
