Support Group for Parents Who Are Grieving the Loss of a Child

Offered Free by The Elizabeth Hospice to Parents of Any Age

San Diego – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The loss of a child is a unique loss because of the special bond that exists between parent and child. Adjusting to the absence can be particularly challenging but with support and guidance parents can once again feel hopeful and have a sense of peace.

The compassionate professionals of The Elizabeth Hospice are experts in grief and loss. Their offering of support services for the Southwest Riverside community is expanding to include a free , four-session support group in Temecula for parents of any age. Surviving the Loss of a Child will meet on Tuesdays, June 19 through July 17 (group will not meet on July 3), from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, at 27720 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 200, in Temecula. Space is limited and registration is required. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 760-796-3757 or email cynthia.swayze@ehospice.org

The group will be led by Michelle Brown, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in working with families faced with the loss of a child.

“Support group participants will gain a better understanding of their grief experience,” said Michelle Brown. “They will receive valuable information and resources, have opportunities to honor and memorialize their child, and connect with others who are facing similar circumstances. We strive to help grieving parents gain new insights and learn what it means to heal after loss.”

The Elizabeth Hospice makes it easy for people to find the resources they need by providing a variety of grief counseling and support group options are available at multiple locations across San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties. Counseling services are available for individuals, couples, families and children. For more information about grief counseling and support groups, visit www.elizabethhospice.org or call 800-797-2050.

As an independent nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care and grief support, The Elizabeth Hospice relies on charitable contributions from individuals and businesses to continue its mission. Donations can be made online at www.elizabethhospice.org/donate.

About The Elizabeth Hospice
The Elizabeth Hospice, a nonprofit healthcare leader for 40 years, has been providing comfort and counsel to children and adults who are facing life’s most difficult challenge, and restoring hope to grieving children and adults who are feeling lost and alone. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has touched the lives of more than 97,000 people in the communities it serves by providing medical, emotional and spiritual support, regardless of patient affiliation or ability to pay. The organization’s mission it to enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life’s journey and for those who grieve. To learn more, call 800-797-2050 or visit www.elizabethhospice.org.