Sacred Heart Press Box: Grief Support Group to Meet at Sacred Heart on Thursday, Sept. 13

Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola has established a grief support group called “GriefShare.” The group will meet Thursday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart in the St. Catherine’s classroom on the second floor of the main hospital.

The support group is sponsored by those who understand the experience of loss and want to offer comfort and encouragement to help others during a difficult time. A total of 13 GriefShare sessions are scheduled to meet on Thursdays each week from Sept. 13 to Dec. 13.

“As families begin planning their holiday gatherings, some families may be coping with grief and the loss of a loved one,” says Erin Bowers, RN, palliative care manager at Sacred Heart. “The holidays can be a difficult time for those suffering with grief and loss, but this group can help them cope, learn that they are not alone, and help them rediscover joy in their lives.”

A total of 13 GriefShare sessions will cover a variety of grief recovery topics. Sessions include videos of grief recovery experts who include well-known counselors, authors, speakers and pastors with years of expertise in this field. The group is nondenominational; its philosophy of hope and support is based on Biblical teaching. While there are 13 sessions, each session is self-contained so that participants may join in at any time.

The support group is free of charge; however, registration is required. To register, or for more information, please call (850) 416-7705.

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