All our workshops and support groups are free of charge (except for the Bereavement Luncheon) and are open to the community. Call Gilchrist Hospice Care at 443-849-8200 or 443-849-8251 for more information and to register:
Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support
Adults with Parental Loss Grief Support
These support groups brings together adults who are grieving because of the death of a significant loved one. The group allows the participants to give and receive support and understanding, to explore the meaning and process of grief, and to learn about ways to regain a sense of balance and direction in their lives.
Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support Group
Tuesdays, October 7 – November 11, 2008
6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Gilchrist Family Dining Room
Adults with Parental Loss Grief Support Group
Tuesdays, October 21 – November 25, 2008
6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Gilchrist Conference Rooms
Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support Group
Fridays, October 24 – December 5, 2008
1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Gilchrist Family Dining Room
Bereavement Luncheon
This noontime group will bring together individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one and provide them an opportunity to hear speakers talk on various topics regarding grief and loss. This gathering is offered quarterly and lunch will be served at a $7.00 charge.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
12:00-1:30 PM
Location: Gilchrist Conference Rooms 1&2
Understanding Grief Workshop
Grief is an ongoing process. This 60-minute session will help you to understand the long lasting feelings and what to expect after a loved one dies.
"Shifting Sands": Explore Your Grief Through Color and Sand
When someone we love dies, we may have difficulty accepting the loss and expressing our feelings. This workshop is a creative outlet to explore positive ways to express the many emotions of grief.
"You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto": Differences in How Men & Women Grieve
While men and women are created equal, we may sometimes feel that we are talking to an alien when it comes to matters of feelings and emotions. This workshop will help us understand the differences in how men and women work through grief.
"You Can Talk To Me About Anything": Helping Your Children Cope with Loss.
This workshop will explore why it is helpful to children and their caregivers to talk about the loss that has occurred in the family. We will also discuss how to talk to children according to their age and developmental stage.
Grief Workshop: Coping With the Holidays
Holiday workshops are offered to people who feel they need extra support in preparing for and coping with the holidays. Holidays can be very emotional and overwhelming when one is experiencing grief. The workshop provides helpful information and suggestions to help in planning for these significant days.
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- Fact: Gilchrist Hospice Care is Hospice of Baltimore's 24-bed
inpatient facility located adjacent to the GBMC campus in Towson.