The Bertolon Center for Grief Healing, a program of Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston, is offering a variety of workshops and support groups this fall and winter. Most groups are free of charge, and all groups are open to the public, regardless of hospice involvement.
All groups meet at the Bertolon Center for Grief Healing’s offices at 78 Liberty St. in Danvers, unless otherwise noted. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To sign up or for more information, call 978-774-5100, email grief@hns.org or visit hns.org.
Upcoming support-group and workshop offerings include:
- Newly Bereaved, a one-time workshop for loss of one to three months, is an ongoing monthly workshop that meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Peer-Led Loss of a Spouse/Partner, an eight-week support group, will meet on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 to Nov. 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 75 Sylvan St., Danvers. To attend a Peer-Led Support Group, participants must have completed an initial Bereavement Support Group from either the Bertolon Center or another program.
- Journey through Growth: An Experiential Art Workshop to Help Navigate Life after Loss will meet on Monday, Oct. 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Hope and Healing: Adults Learning to Cope with the Loss of a Parent, will meet on Wednesdays, Oct. 17 to Dec. 12 (skipping Nov. 21), from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Loss of an Adult Child will meet on Mondays, Oct. 22 to Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Loss of a Spouse/Partner will meet on Tuesdays, Oct. 23 to Dec. 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.