Providing the “Gold Standard” in Comfort Care

Hospice of the Calumet Area offers an extensive bereavement program.

Grief Support

 

Hospice of the Calumet Area, Inc.

©2007 Hospice of the Calumet Area, Inc.

Loss is a fact of life for everyone and can be the most challenging experience we face.  Loss may affect our ability to cope with the pressures of home and work.  Grief work can help us to make healthy adjustments.

 

Our bereavement program provides:

· A grief support group called “HealingHearts

· Written educational materials on grief and bereavement for all ages

· Monthly mailings

· Telephone support

· Referrals to community services

· Short term counseling and support services.

 

Anyone in the community is welcome to participate in our bereavement program.  If you would like additional information or need help, please contact Marcia Torreano, Bereavement Coordinator.

HealingHearts

This group is open to anyone.  We are here to help support you at this most difficult time of you life.  HealingHearts offers:

· Helpful information

· Practical support

· A comfortable atmosphere for sharing struggles and triumphs

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Sand Oak Office Plaza, 900 Ridge Rd.-Suite J, Munster, IN 46321
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HealingHearts 2008 Schedule

Hospice of the Calumet Area, Inc.

600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN  46321

3224 Ridge Road, Suite 202 & 203, Lansing, IL 60438

Phone:      219.922.2732 / 708.895.8332 / 219.736.2422

Fax:          219.922.1947

E-mail:      info@hospicecalumet.org

Text Box: “The loss of a loved one is
the most devastating event
in a person’s life.

Hospice of the Calumet
Area’s support group, 
Healing©Hearts, offers
support, understanding and  a comfortable atmosphere
for sharing feelings.”

Marcia Torreano
Bereavement Coordinator

 

 

Healing Hearts for Kids is a newly created bereavement group for children between 6 and 12 years of age facilitated by Susan Adrians, LPC and sponsored by Hospice of the Calumet Area.

 

Susan uses her years of experience as a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist in a program specifically designed to help children share opportunities of

common grief experiences and learn about the grief process.

 

Reservations for the next upcoming five-week session can be made by calling Susan at 708-418-8671.

NEW session begins June 10th!

Healing Hearts for Kids!

Session

Topic

Wed. Afternoons, 1:30—3 p.m.

1

Surviving the Loss of a Loved One

1/9, 4/9, 8/13

2

Understanding the Grief Process

1/23, 4/23, 8/27

3

Helping Yourself Heal

2/6, 5/21, 9/10

4

How to Deal with Other People When I’m Grieving

2/20, 6/9, 10/8

5

Life Changes

3/5, 7/11, 10/10

6

Learning to Live Again

3/26, 7/23, 10/22

 

Hospice Holiday Support Group

December 3, 2008

Session

Topic

Thurs. Evenings, 6:30—8 p.m.

1

Surviving the Loss of a Loved One

1/10, 4/10, 8/14

2

Understanding the Grief Process

1/24, 4/24, 8/28

3

Helping Yourself Heal

2/7, 5/22, 9/11

4

How to Deal with Other People When I’m Grieving

2/21, 6/19, 9/25

5

Life Changes

3/6, 7/10, 10/9

6

Learning to Live Again

3/27, 7/24, 10/23

 

Hospice Holiday Support Group

November 13, 2008