Cornerstone of Hope

Grief Support

Cornerstone of Hope ~(614) 824-4285

~Hope & Healing Grief Support Group: This 8-week group is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Each week will cover different topics related to your grief journey. This group is led by professionally trained facilitators, and will assist you in coping with your loss in a safe and supportive environment.

~Expressive Arts for Teens Support Group: This group is designed to assist grieving teens (Ages 13-17) in expressing thoughts and feelings that are difficult to discuss through the utilization of expressive arts. This type of non-verbal communication will help them explore their emotions safely in a supportive environment. Music, journaling, body movement, drawing, painting, and other expressive activities will be used throughout this group. - See more at: http://cornerstoneofhope.org/fullpage/columbus-support- groups#sthash.hfGQpVwi.dpuf

Ohio Health Hospice ~(614) 566-5377

Stepping Stones: For children ages 6 to 12 years who have lost a loved one. Discussion and sharing through activities. Concurrent meeting held for parents/adults. One Saturday per month. Kobacker House. Call for dates and times: (614) 566-4509.

Pathfinder Teen Group: Support for teenagers 13 to 18 years old who have lost someone close to them. Kobacker House. Call for dates and times: (614) 566-4509.

Steps Toward Healing: Support for adults who have lost a loved one. Group meets weekly for eight sessions. Kobacker House. Call for dates and times: (614) 566-4509.

All group meetings are FREE. Counseling services are also available. Please call to register.

Mt. Carmel Evergreen Program ~(614) 234-0200

~The Evergreen Program is Mt. Carmel’s professional service for children and adults who have experienced a loss. Located at the Mount Carmel Hospice and Evergreen Center in Grandview, their bereavement counseling services and programs focus on the total family. Helpful Hints for YOU*

 All people grieve differently!

 It is OK if you feel like crying; it is OK if you feel like laughing.

 There is no one right way to grieve.

 It is ok if you have questions—ASK!

 You do not have to talk about the person who died. Silence is OK too. Feeling angry is normal. It is OK!

 Holidays and birthdays may be different now. You can be a part of the decision about what rituals may change or stay the same.

 Find someone that you feel comfortable talking to when you are ready.

*Facts from www.dougy.org Helpful Hints for Parents of a Grieving Teen*

 Grief is natural! It is tough for a kid to control their emotions, and it can make them feel funky, but it is normal and a natural reaction.

 Each person experiences grief differently. Anything from sadness, to humor and laughter are normal.

 There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to grieve. Each person expresses their emotions and feels emotions differently.

 Grief is ongoing and does not eventually go away. It changes in character and intensity, however.

 You can help by:

o Talking about and remembering the person who died.

o Give you teen choices whenever possible.

o Answer the questions they ask, even the hard ones.

o Respect their different grieving styles.

o Try to listen without judgment.

o Avoid advice like “get over it” or “move on” or “be strong”.

*Facts from www.dougy.org