"To
heal in grief, one must turn inward, slow down, embrace
pain, and seek and accept support."
- Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., Director, Center for Loss and
Life Transition
The
loss of a loved one is a very difficult, personal event
in life. Grief affects people in many ways-emotionally,
spiritually, mentally, behaviorally and even physically.
Healing takes time, love and support. Life Choice is
here to help.
Grief
and its Symptoms
Although you may think you are coping well
after the passing of a loved one, you may still be experiencing
a number of symptoms of grief. If you are experiencing
any of the following symptoms, you may not be coping
as well as you thought. We can help by offering a full
complement of bereavement services.
•
Shock
• Numbness
• Guilt
• Anger
• Crying
• Sadness
• Disbelief
|
•
Preoccupation
• Loss of Appetite
• Sleeplessness
• Loneliness
• Fear
• Anxiety
• Low Energy
|
•
Fatigue
• Lack of Concentration
• Denial
• Withdrawal
• Knots in Stomach
• Hyperactivity |
Support Services
Life Choice Hospice provides bereavement support to families through letters, cards and telephone conferences. This support continues for 13 months after the passing of a loved one. An evaluation is provided at the beginning and end of the process and you may discontinue support at any time. We also offer referral services for those
who may need more support:
• Individual and Family Counseling
• Support Groups
• Ongoing Drop-In Grief Support Group
• Newly Bereaved Group
• Nine-Week Grief Group
• Lending Library
How to Help a Grieving Friend
During the Holidays
Ten Practical Ways that You Can Offer Help and Support
From the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
and Life Choice Hospice.
Download a PDF version (130kb) of "How to Help
a Grieving Friend During the Holidays"
A
Celebration of Life
Life Choice never stops caring about those who have
passed and their families. We celebrate the life of
every patient and family member with an annual "Celebration
of Life" memorial service to remember and honor
those who have passed during the previous year.
The "Celebration of Life" memorial service
includes music, an inspirational message and a special
candle lighting ceremony in memory of each loved one
lost. Friends and family receive special invitations
and a reception follows the service to continue the
"Celebration of Life."
