Grief & Healing

At Hospice of the Golden Isles, we have had the opportunity to walk with many individuals and families through their journey of grief. These experiences have equipped us with knowledge and resources that can comfort you as you walk through your own, unique grief journey.

The following services are available not only to our patients and families but to anyone in the community who has suffered loss.

There are four groups available to anyone in the community. Find the right schedule for you.

Grief Support Groups Schedule

Personal grief support is available to the community by appointment with our Bereavement Coordinator. To make an appointment call 912.267.5462.

There is a wealth of resources in books, articles, websites, and blogs which can be helpful in supporting you through your grief journey. If you would like help in finding the information that best matches your individual needs, we can help. Contact our bereavement office at 912.267.5462.

At Hospice of the Golden Isles, we are committed to helping you find what you need for your grief journey. Educating yourself about grief, what to expect in that first year of grief, and ideas and activities for coping, can strengthen you in your unique walk through bereavement. The following articles are sent to our hospice families for thirteen months of their bereavement. These articles are available here for you to print and use or share with others who might be grieving. Contact us at the Hospice of the Golden Isles Bereavement Office for more helpful information. Bereavement@hospice.me or 912.267.5462.

• Helping Yourself Through Grief and Taking Care of Business (Month One)
• The Journey of Grief and Resources for Coping with Grief (Month Three)
• Reaching Out for Help and Taking Care of Yourself (Month Six)
• Support Through the Grief Process and Grief Journey Checkup (Month Nine)
• Living Beyond Loss (Month Thirteen)

Helpful Books and Websites

Children and teens grieve too. And it is often a new experience in which the complicated feelings of grief can make them feel confused and unsafe. It is important for the adults around them to acknowledge their loss, give them opportunities to express their sadness, and participate with them in activities that will encourage their open communication about their feelings. The following pages may help start the conversation.

• “It’s Okay”
• “Activities for Remembering My Loved One”
• “Learning More About Grief – For Kids” Books and Websites
• “Learning More About Grief – For Teens” Books and Websites

If you would like to have a representative of Hospice of the Golden Isles to speak to your group or organization about topics related to coping with grief, please call 912.267.5462.

Every December, Hospice of the Golden Isles holds a Christmas light memorial service for not only our Hospice families, but any famly in our community who has suffered a loss. The service ends with the beautiful lighting of our Hospice campus. We would be happy for you to join us for this time of remembrance and hope. For more information call 912.267.4735 or visit our Facebook page.