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Bereavement Services: Caring in times of loss
Halifax Regional Hospice understands how important it is for family members to be able to express their feelings following the loss of a loved one. Grief is a natural reaction to loss and is to be expected. Grieving cannot be measured in time and, quite possibly, may be the most difficult task an individual will ever attempt.
Halifax Regional Hospice offers family members bereavement support for up to 13 months after the death of a loved one. Volunteers are specially trained to offer families emotional, physical, mental and spiritual support, and they are available for home visits and telephone calls.
R.I.S.E
Resource Information Sessions of Encouragement (R.I.S.E) are designed for individuals and families experiencing grief. Monthly meetings provide support, encouragement and practical information for people whose roles have changed and who are faced with navigating previously unknown territory, including finances, safety, household issues, loneliness and lifestyle changes.
Topics include:
- Now What? An explanation of grief, what to expect, what is normal and how to get through it.
- On My Own. Basic information for living alone, including how to balance a checkbook, home safety, how to pump gas and cooking for one.
- Holidays Are Hard. Help in remembering the good times and hints for building new traditions.
- Can I Cry Now? The spirituality of grieving, a safe place to cry. (Panel discussion.)
- Memories Matter. Journaling your experience — how and why it helps.
- Good Grief. Recognizing how far you’ve come, giving yourself permission to smile.
- My Job Is Over. Ideas for caregivers to find new purposes and challenges for themselves.
- Alone vs. Loneliness. Know the difference, be prepared and what helps.
- Change Is Good. Learn to embrace change, make some changes for yourself and answer the question “Is everything going to change?”
- On My Way. New beginnings — I can do this. What am I really afraid of?
- I Like Me. Identifying and encouraging the positives; counting blessings.
- I Want to Help. Opportunities to serve and how to give back.
Click here for meeting information.
For more information on R.I.S.E. contact:
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Halifax Regional Hospice
2204 Wilborn Ave.
South Boston, VA 24592
434.517.3755
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