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This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients and all bereaved individuals living in the the San Mateo and Santa Clara County area. Please contact facilitator Isabel Stenzel, LCSW by email for more information.
This free *virtual* monthly book club (2nd Wednesday of the month, October 14, 2020 - March 10, 2021) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own grief experience. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients and all bereaved individuals living in the the San […]
People in the LGBTQ+ community who have lost a loved one often have unique aspects of their grief experience. Sharing grief with others who understand the LGBTQ+ perspective can help them feel less alone. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Tuesdays, January 20 – March 10, 5-6:30pm), co-sponsored by the San Mateo County Pride Center, […]
This free *virtual* weekly workshop (Fridays, April 9 - May 28, 11:30am-1:30pm) offers an integrated somatic and creative approach for working with grief. Participants will learn techniques for calming the body, as well as the use of music, writing, and sharing activities to work through loss and move toward growth and reintegration. This group is […]
This free *virtual* eight-week support group for adults (Tuesdays, Sept. 28 – Nov. 16, 11am-12:30pm) offers a safe, supportive place to share your thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced the loss of a spouse/partner. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients and all bereaved individuals living in the the […]
An introduction to grief, this free workshop will offer an overview of what to expect in the grief process, including tips for proactive coping. Facilitated by Christine Kovach, LCSW, Bereavement Counselor. To learn more, contact Christine Kovach at ckovach@MissionHospice.org or 650.532.2390. ***** To keep our community safe, our events are now being held online. Please […]
Has someone with whom you had a complicated, conflicted, difficult, or estranged relationship died? Are you grappling with how to grieve - or whether to grieve at all? Do you cringe inside when condolences and platitudes oversimplify your experience of loss? Come to this workshop to learn about navigating loss and grief in complex relationships. […]
Due to COVID, our losses are vast: loved ones and our lives with them, face-to-face connection, how we live and work and go to school. The list drags on. With the pandemic as a lens, we will lightly touch our felt sense of these griefs. We can harvest useful skills from this to support those […]
When someone experiences a loss, their grief can overwhelm them with strong and conflicting emotions. Some may feel drowned in sorrow, while others feel numb and removed from daily life. Grief can make it difficult to carry on with day-to-day tasks or relate to others. While many think of grief only over the death of […]
National Sibling Day can be challenging for bereaved siblings. You are not forgotten. We invite you to connect with other bereaved siblings, share your memories of your siblings, and reflect on your grief. To learn more, contact Christine Kovach at 650.554.1000.
This free *virtual* monthly grief support book club (4th Monday of the month, January 24 - June 27, 6-7:30pm) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own grief experience. Please contact facilitator Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information and to sign up for the group.
This free *virtual* monthly expressive arts support group (2nd Thursday of the month, May 12 - October 13, 2022) offers adults and mature teens a creative outlet for expressing grief. No art experience necessary; art materials will be provided by mail if needed. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients in […]
This free *virtual* monthly grief support book club (4th Monday of the month, January 24 - August 22, 6-7:30pm) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own grief experience. Please contact facilitator Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information and to sign up for the group.
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, July 6 - August 24, 6-7:30pm) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Explore how creative writing can help you express where you've been with your grief, and where you're going. No writing experience necessary. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice […]
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
Solo parenting after the loss of a spouse/partner is especially challenging. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, September 14 – November 2, 5:30-7pm) offers a safe, supportive place to share your thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced a similar loss. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and […]
Robin Modlin, MA is an artist, SoulCollage® facilitator and creator of participatory healing arts projects. She was awarded the 2004 Society for the Arts in Healthcare Blair Sadler award for “Prayer Flags for Sophia” and has organized flag projects at Ronald McDonald House and LPCH. These simple community based projects involve the whole family to […]
This workshop is designed for people who struggle with getting rid of their loved ones’ belongings. We will explore our emotional attachments to stuff and practical steps to letting go. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
This free *virtual* six-week support group (Tuesdays, February 14 – March 21, 2-4pm) is for adults who are at least six months past the death of a loved one. It will teach core skills for developing and strengthening resilience using lecture, handouts, exercises, and discussion in a supportive environment. The skills to be taught include […]
Whether you had a close relationship or were experiencing challenges with your parent(s), their death may be a significant transition. This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, March 1 - April 19, 5:30-7pm) offers a safe, supportive place to share your thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced a similar loss. This group is […]
When someone experiences a loss, their grief can overwhelm them with strong and conflicting emotions. Some may feel drowned in sorrow, while others feel numb and removed from daily life. Grief can make it difficult to carry on with day-to-day tasks or relate to others. While many think of grief only over the death of […]
We don’t only experience grief after a loss—we often experience it before. If someone we love is seriously ill, or if we’re concerned about upcoming hardships of any kind, we naturally begin to grieve right now. This process of anticipatory grief is normal, but it can also be confusing and painful. This compassionate workshop will […]
Guilt and regret are two of the most common feelings in grief. The finality of death allows no more time for apologizing or making amends. There’s no longer room for second chances. And so for many grievers it’s normal to ponder “if-onlys” and experience the pain of mistakes made and opportunities missed. Shining the healing […]
Children react differently to grief, crisis, and trauma depending on their age and development. In addition, as they develop, children will re-experience the death of loved ones in new ways and reintegrate the relationship that has been lost. Children and teens who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives deserve the opportunity […]
Anger in grief is natural. It’s normal to feel anger and other explosive emotions such as hate, blame, terror, resentment, rage, and jealousy after the death of someone you love or another significant life loss. Yet it’s challenging to experience these feelings day after day. And it can be hard knowing what to do about […]
This free monthly expressive arts support group (2nd Thursday of the month, May - October) offers adults and mature teens a creative outlet for expressing grief. No art experience necessary. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients in California and all bereaved individuals living in the the San Mateo and Santa […]
This hybrid (in-person and virtual) introduction to mindfulness session is tailored to caregivers and bereaved and is offered by Mission Hospice volunteer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Will Holsinger. To attend in person, gather with us at 66 Bovet Road, San Mateo. Otherwise, join us at 6pm via zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85116014318?pwd=NGgzalcyd3F2dTByamtUWUxkVk1TZz09 Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by […]
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesday evenings, November 15, 2023 - January 3, 2024) will help grieving adults manage the holiday season. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients and all bereaved individuals living in the the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email […]
----- LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. WE WILL HAVE A WAITLIST SHOULD THE WORKSHOP FILL UP. ONLY THOSE WHO ARE REGISTERED ARE ABLE TO ATTEND. WAITLIST WILL BE CONTACTED SHOULD SPACE BECOME AVALIABLE.----- InterPlay is an active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. It uses forms associated with the arts—movement, storytelling, voice, […]
This free *virtual* grief support book club (quarterly on the 4th Monday of the month) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own grief experience. February's book will be The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller. Please contact facilitator Kate Nitze, MSW by email for more information […]
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact facilitator Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, January 10 - March 6, 6-7:30pm) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Explore how creative writing can help you express where you've been with your grief, and where you're going. No writing experience necessary. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice […]
This *in-person* drop-in Bereavement Support Group (first and third Tuesdays) is geared towards those in the first 1-2 years of grief and is offered free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact facilitator Christine Kovach, […]
失去是人生裡頭每個人都無法避免的事情。哀傷是失去後的自然反應，但每個人的哀傷都可以不一樣。 我們真正了解什麼是哀傷嗎？我們又應該如何面對和調理哀傷？這個講座將會帶領大家了解哀傷和講解面對哀傷的健康方式。
This *in-person* drop-in Bereavement Support Group (first and third Tuesdays) is geared towards those in the first 1-2 years of grief and is offered free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact facilitator Christine Kovach, […]
失去是人生裡頭每個人都無法避免的事情。哀傷是失去後的自然反應，但每個人的哀傷都可以不一樣。 我們真正了解什麼是哀傷嗎？我們又應該如何面對和調理哀傷？這個講座將會帶領大家了解哀傷和講解面對哀傷的健康方式。
This free *virtual* biweekly support group (1st and 3rd Thursday evenings) is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more […]
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
Given the mixed emotions and complex dynamics that can accompany medical aid-in-dying, this 8-week support group (Mondays, March 4 - April 29, 6-7:30pm) will provide a safe, confidential space for exploring the grief experience of those whose loved ones chose the End of Life Option Act. We welcome all stories and perspectives. Open to family […]
This virtual monthly mindfulness meditation series is tailored to caregivers and bereaved and is offered by Mission Hospice volunteer and mindfulness meditation teacher, Will Holsinger. Please join us from 6-7pm via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87917275203?pwd=ZhLmPnf47vDlGDLU5VdfgmK21qoJoH.1 Meeting ID: 879 1727 5203 Passcode: 926016 Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
This monthly *in-person* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered free of charge. Please contact facilitator Delaney Woo, LCSW by email for more information.
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. It's open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
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