Chapliancy Grief Care’s Winter Grief Support Groups & Classes

The death of a significant person can be a time of great pain. The experienced team from Chaplaincy Grief Care offers support and education for family and friends. We invite you to follow a path through the pain that assists you in adjusting to life without the person who died, as well as finding meaning again. The following classes and support groups are available to assist you in this process.

Understanding Grief: An Introduction: This one-time session is open to adults experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. It is an educational experience and a unique support opportunity. The next class will meet on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Fee: $10. Call LeAnne at 783-7416, ext. 2038 for more information or to register.

Coming to Terms with Loss: This group is open to adults experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. This group is educational and supportive. The next group will meet on Tuesdays, January 10 – March 14,2017  6 – 7:30 PM. Location: 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA. Fee: $127.00 for this 10 week session with a reduced fee option. Call Cheryl at 572-0593 or 783-7416 ext. 2060 for more information or to register.

Widowed Support Group: This group welcomes widows, widowers, and partners who are experiencing grief due to the death of their loved one. This group will meet on Wednesdays, January 11 – March 15, 2017. Times are 12 – 1:30 PM or 6 – 7:30 PM. Location: 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA. Fee: $127.00 for this 10 week session with a reduced fee option. Call Cheryl at 572-0593 or 783-7416 ext. 2060 for more information or to register.

Cork’s Place for Grieving Children, Teens and their Families: These sessions are specifically for children ages 3 -17 years. Ongoing groups meet regularly following the school year. There is a support group for parents and/or guardians provided at the same time the children are in session. Call Heather at 783-7416 ext. 3000 or 378-4898 for information, to schedule a tour, or to pre-register a child.

Grieving Parent’s Support Group: This group is available to adults experiencing grief due to the death of a child of any age. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month in 2017. Time is 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per session with a reduced fee option. Call Cheryl at 572-0593 or Craig at 572-8349 to register or for more information.

Chaplaincy Survivors of Suicide: The loss of a loved one by suicide can be especially traumatic and affects individuals differently. Some choose to attend a group soon after the loss, while others may wait years. Wherever you are in the healing process, we invite you to come and join others who are on the same journey. This 10-week group meets Wednesdays, January 11 – March 15, 2017. Time is 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fee: $127 with a reduced fee option. Call Cheryl at 572-0593 or 783-7416 ext. 2060 for more information or to register.

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