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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 […]
This free *virtual* nine-week support group (Monday evenings, November 15, 2021 - January 10, 2022) 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 facilitator Isabel Stenzel, LCSW by […]
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.
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 (Fridays, April 1 - May 20, 12-1:30pm) offers a safe, supportive place to share your thoughts and feelings with others who have experienced a similar loss. This group is […]
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.
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 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.
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. Jan. 23: The Orphaned Adult, Levy Please contact facilitator Kate Nitze, MSW by email for more information and to sign up for the […]
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.
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 […]
This free *virtual* eight-week support group (Wednesdays, September 21 – November 9, 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 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 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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