We all experience the process of grief. This process is unique to each individual and takes time and support. Our services provide specialized guidance and educational opportunities geared toward the learning and growth of each person who grieves the loss of someone significant in their lives.
Our Opportunities for Reflection and Healing can help in a manner that is both supportive and educational. We acknowledge each individual’s natural strength to grow and learn from the experience of grief ~ and this belief underlies each program offering. For more information on any of these services, please call 206-749-7702.
Individual Assessment and Counseling: Masters level counselors are available to provide individual appointments on a short term basis for losses related to the death of a significant person.
Stories of the Heart ~ A Time for Reflection: Twice a year we come together to remember and honor those who have died on hospice service over the past year. Our Spring and Fall memorial services welcome both children and adults to celebrate the lives of all those individuals with whom we have had the privilege to serve. Please call 206-749-7702 for more information.
Educational Workshops and Presentations: Throughout the year Grief Support Services provides workshops and presentations on a variety of grief related topics. Organizations, schools or businesses may also call the Grief Support Services Program to arrange for a situational specific event. Please call 206-749-7703 for more information.
Grief and the Holidays Seminar: The four session Grief and the Holidays Seminar explores the special challenges of grieving through the Holiday Season. Each of the sessions is self-contained and individuals may choose to attend one, two, three or all of the sessions.
Bereavement Volunteers: Trained volunteers can offer support and resource information for individuals who have had a loved one die while on hospice service.
Periodic Mailings: These include educational material, a calendar of events and resource material. They are sent to family members who received services from Providence Hospice of Seattle. Keep posted for our online newsletter.
Our Support Groups provide a variety of opportunities for exploring all aspects of the grief process. Our groups create a safe environment for growth and can help provide guidance with life adjustments following the death of a significant person.
Growing Through Grief: A quarterly, 6-week grief support group offered to anyone who has experienced the death of a significant person within the last year. For more information call (206) 749-7702.
Quarterly Potluck: A quarterly potluck reunion for members of each support group. For more information call (206)749-7702.
The Mother's Tea: A monthly ongoing group for parents who have lost an adult child. For more information, call (206)749-7704.
Letting Grow: A bi-monthly ongoing open group for people with developmental disabilities who have experienced the death of a significant person. For more information call (206)749-7703.
We offer our services at no charge, thanks to the Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation. We accept both individual donations and grants. Please call the foundation at 206-320-7188 for more information.
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