Are you or someone you care about having difficulty coping with the death of someone special in your life?  Do you dread spending special days alone without that person? Have you or someone you know suffered multiple losses due to death over the past year or so?   Do you find that your life has changed dramatically and you need some guidelines to cope?

Guidance for navigating these uncharted waters is available from Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke & Fannin Counties.  “When Life Changes” will again provide a safe place to talk about grief and listen to others who are experiencing grief beginning September 10 and continuing weekly from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Home Hospice office, 505 W. Center Street in Sherman.   

Death of a loved one and the resulting loss causes a great deal of stress in our lives.  “Grieving is difficult,” stated Jolene Senek, LBSW, CT, GC-C, Bereavement Coordinator for Home Hospice.  “It is a landscape we may never have navigated before and one which is often best walked armed with information and support.  Loss and the accompanying grief can cause a huge upheaval in our lives and even if we thought we were doing okay, we may suddenly find ourselves lost and feeling very lonely,” stated Senek.

Home Hospice believes that healing from the loss of loved one can often be accomplished best with the support of others who have a common experience. 

“Even though our grief is as unique to each of us as our fingerprint, it helps to share the threads of common loss experiences.  It can be comforting to come together for support,” states JoCarolyn Chambers, LCSW, who will be facilitating this informational and supportive group. 

Anyone who is grieving is welcome to attend the “When Life Changes” on Mondays and may bring a brown bag lunch along if they desire.  This seminar, offered at no charge, will focus on the changes that often accompany grief and strategies to aid healing such as journaling, self care, establishing the significance of your loved one, and much more. 

Anyone who needs additional information or directions, or would like to register for these sessions, may call 940-665-9891 or 903.868.9315.  Again, this opportunity for support and understanding is free and available to all who have experienced a loss. 

Registration is requested in order that
adequate materials be prepared.