Grief Groups
We provide valuable resources to support you through your grief.
Heal Together
A SAFE PLACE TO SHARE YOUR STORY
Our therapeutic grief groups offer a confidential, safe, and supportive environment led by a certified grief counselor and Fellow in Thanatology: Study of Death, Dying, and Bereavement. By joining our grief groups, you gain a platform to express your emotions and memories of your loved one.
A variety of grief groups are offered throughout the year in Malta, NY, as well as virtually via Zoom for anyone in NY, FL, or SC.
Why choose a grief group?
Our grief groups are different.
Led by an experienced grief counselor
with over 23 years of expertise, each session is thoughtfully designed with specific topics that help you explore and process your grief.
You'll be equipped with practical tools
and techniques rooted in current grief models to help manage your emotions and navigate your loss.
Our niche groups focus
on specific types of loss, ensuring you’re with others who truly understand.
Our groups are close-ended
meaning you’ll build strong connections over the course of each session.
We offer a culturally sensitive
and non-religious space, welcoming people from all backgrounds.
Whether you choose in-person
or virtual, experience a space where support and understanding come together.
Our grief groups offer a safe and supportive environment
Where certified grief counselors and fellow individuals who are also grieving come together to lend their support.
By joining our grief groups, you gain a platform to express your emotions and memories of your loved one.
Benefits of Grief Groups
Here are some of the key benefits you can experience by participating in our grief groups:
Connect with Understanding Peers
Find solace in connecting with others going through a similar grieving process. Share your experiences and feel the comfort of knowing you are not alone in your grief.
Gain New Perspectives
Interacting with fellow group members can help you gain different perspectives on grief, helping you broaden your understanding and find new ways to cope.
Validation and Support
Our grief groups provide a validating environment where you can openly express your emotions and be heard. Feel supported by individuals who truly understand the difficulties of grief.
Learn Coping Tools
Our certified grief counselors offer psychoeducation on grief and provide you with coping tools to navigate your grief in a healthy manner. Gain valuable insights and practical techniques to aid your healing process.
Our bereavement groups are designed as closed and structured sessions.
In these groups, you will not only have the opportunity to share about your loved one but also engage in activities that facilitate processing your loss. Additionally, we incorporate grief rituals and provide homework assignments to further support you on your grief journey.
We understand the importance of accessibility, so our group counseling services are available in person and virtually. Whether you reside in New York, Florida, or South Carolina, you can join our grief groups and receive the support you need.
Upcoming Groups
Our grief groups change each season to address different types of grief, ensuring we offer tailored support for a wide range of loss experiences.
Healing Strides
Healing Strides is a seven-week seasonal program available in the Fall and Spring. It is designed for women grieving the death of a loved one. Each session consists of a one-hour therapeutic grief group and an hour of 5K race training. Participants complete the race at the end of the program.