Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer bereavement support

DERBY - Griffin Hospital offers support groups and a new series of bereavement sessions this winter for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.

The meetings provide grief education and support to ease the pain of loss as well as encourage healing and growth. 

The groups meet in eight-week cycles at the hospital, 130 Division St., and require pre-registration due to limited capacity.

Starting Sunday Griffin Hospital will offer a series of bereavement sessions that focus on specific topics in living with loss. 

The eight sessions will be from 2-3:30 p.m. at the hospital and topics include Emotions; Speaking It; Rituals; ”Unusual” Feelings or Experiences; Changing Lives; Caring for Yourself; Where to Put the Love; and Moving On.

The following groups will begin on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4 and meet weekly.

The afternoon General Bereavement Group meets every Tuesday from 2:30- 4 p.m. Attendees should ask the Information Desk for the location of each meeting. This group is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

The evening General Bereavement Group meets Wednesdays from 6:30–8 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Attendees should ask the Information Desk for the location of each meeting. This group is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

To learn more or to register, call Janice Lautier, 203-732-1132 or Cormac Levenson, 203-732-1100 or email jlautier@griffinhealth.org. 

Online registration is also available through the calendar on griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.