· A beloved leader who shaped generations of young athletes has died unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving New England baseball community now rallying to support his family.
In the months and years after a child’s death, certain days will be more difficult for families—holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or other special days. Keeping track of these dates and offering support can be a good way to help a bereaved family over time.
Everyone deserves their story told. Telling someone's life story after they've died, whether recently or years ago, is one of the most important ways we find meaning in their passing.
Carolina Caring is offering a 5-week support group for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse or a companion. This group meets Wednesdays from January 15th to February 12th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Please register by Friday, January 10th, 2025. Carolina Caring – 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC This group also meets Wednesdays from January 29th to...See full list on carolinacaring.orgSupport groups offer caregivers and family members the opportunity to ask questions, share stories, give/receive comfort and advice, and learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. They can also be a place to exhale. Due to the other group members having “been there”, they may be more likely to listen compassionately to expressions of guilt, frustration,...See full list on carolinacaring.orgGrab a blanket and a warm cup of tea as we join together to take an hour to care for ourselves. This workshop will provide the opportunity to participate in a variety of relaxations and moments of comfort paired with music. You will walk away with tangible tools for coping with stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness that may accompany your grief. This ...See full list on carolinacaring.orgThis is a virtual group that will focus on loss and grief as we have conversations about the people we lose, the things they leave behind, and how to live on. This discussion will be based on “All There Is” – a free podcast series by Anderson Cooper. Prior to each group meeting, participants will be asked to listen to an assigned podcast for discus...See full list on carolinacaring.orgHave you ever wondered what grief and pancakes have in common? Join us for brunch as we explore grief and learn what pancakes have to do with it! This group meets on Saturday, February 15th from 10:00am – 11:30am. Please RSVP by February 7th, 2025. Carolina Caring – 301 E. Centerview Street, China Grove, NC 28023See full list on carolinacaring.orgGrab a cup of coffee and join us for an informal time of sharing and connecting with others who are on a journey of healing. No registration required. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 9a to 10a:IHOP – 2415 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602 OR Fryeday Coffee – 106 E. First Street, Unit B, Lowell, NC 28098See full list on carolinacaring.orgThis is a support group for caregivers, spouses, and widows/widowers of veterans that fosters healing and provides a safe place to talk about the journey before and after losing a beloved veteran. This group meets virtually using the Zoom platform and requires registration. Instructions for participating are provided. This group meets virtually the...See full list on carolinacaring.org The Children’s Bereavement Center and adult division Lift From Loss provides free griefsupport groups for children, teens and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Our grief counselors have experience navigating adults and children of any age through the grieving process. We provide personalized hospice home care services, wherever you call home, for those facing life-limiting illnesses in Salisbury, Rowan County, and surrounding communities. How can I help a bereaved family over time?In the months and years after a child’s death, certain days will be more difficult for families—holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or other special days. Keeping track of these dates and offering support can be a good way to help a bereaved family over time. Simply checking in on the date can be comforting.What grief support services does Carolina caring offer?Carolina Caring provides comprehensive grief support including one-on-one grief counseling, grief support groups throughout Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas, grief workshops, educational resources, and specialized programs like Brighter Days for children.How does grief counseling work?Grief counseling typically involves one-on-one sessions with a trained bereavement counselor who provides personalized support tailored to your specific situation. Grief support groups bring together people who have experienced similar losses to share their experiences and support one another in a facilitated group setting.How do you support a family member who is grieving?Accepting all expressions of grief is one of the most important ways to support those who are grieving. Understand that grieving is personal. Allow family members to show emotions without judgment. Give space for change in emotions day to day, moment to moment. Do not expect a certain response or for grief to be better “by now.” Be specific. Our support in your timeofneed does not end after the funeral services. Enter your email below to receive a griefsupport message from us each day for a year.
The Children’s Bereavement Center and adult division Lift From Loss provides free griefsupport groups for children, teens and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Our grief counselors have experience navigating adults and children of any age through the grieving process. We provide personalized hospice home care services, wherever you call home, for those facing life-limiting illnesses in Salisbury, Rowan County, and surrounding communities.
Our support in your timeofneed does not end after the funeral services. Enter your email below to receive a griefsupport message from us each day for a year.
