The Center for Loss and Bereavement

Please join at at the Montco Courthouse Steps at 12pm on November 14th for our Children's Grief Awareness Month Proclamation! Wear blue!

Therapist Hannah Feehery reflects on Episode 4 of the "All There Is" podcast by Anderson Cooper: Molly Shannon's Unspeakable Loss. "All There Is" with Anderson Cooper is about the people we lose, the people left behind, and how we can live on – with loss and with love. It has profoundly impacted many of us at The Center, and as such we wanted to feature it on our social media. Each week, a staff member will share their reflections on an episode either in a video or written form. To read more of Hannah's reflections on this episode, please navigate to our website and head to "News!" https://lnkd.in/emirEg-c

Last week at Nello's Corner, group members carved pumpkins that represented their grief and/or their person. (Thank you to volunteer Jake who prepped all of the pumpkins ahead of time!) We are so impressed with the unique ways that they expressed themselves through this activity! Nello's Corner is our family grief support group program offered at our Center in Skippack throughout the school year for children, teens, and their caregivers who have experienced the death of an immediate family member. Youth ages 4 to 19 meet twice a month to share activities, discussion, or simply be in the company of peers whose lives have also been impacted by a death. At the same time, parents and guardians are encouraged to meet with one another in a supportive group environment to gain insight on how to help their children cope with grief. All groups are facilitated by professional staff of the Center. Registration is ongoing. You can register by calling 610-222-4110 or by submitting a request for more information here: https://lnkd.in/eZeBFndG

Here we have moments captured during our first ever Grief Wellness at the Farm program at the Smith Farmstead. Unlike therapy or discussion-centered support groups, each week offered a different activity or modality aimed at awakening inward personal reflections and expressions of grief while also providing opportunities for connection to others. Activities included: a sensory exploration of the animals and the land, mindfulness exercises, and expressive art techniques. Participants reflected on the program with words such as "healing," "meditative," "quiet," and "gratitude." With this group, the Center expands its robust specialized adult support group program to include something a little different. If interest permits, we hope to bring this program back in the future... Stay tuned!

Therapist Claire Drexler reflects on Episode 3 of the "All There Is" podcast by Anderson Cooper: Sadness Isn't An Enemy. "All There Is" with Anderson Cooper is about the people we lose, the people left behind, and how we can live on – with loss and with love. It has profoundly impacted many of us at The Center, and as such we wanted to feature it on our social media. Each week, a staff member will share their reflections on an episode either in a video or written form. To read more of Claire's reflections on this episode, please navigate to our website and head to "News!" https://lnkd.in/emirEg-c

Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It is a day when we hold in our hearts all of those who have suffered a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a still birth, or the loss of an infant. Thank you to those who joined us just last week for a Professional Roundtable Training to discuss Pregnancy and Infant Loss. We recognize the sensitive nature of this type of loss and appreciate the opportunity to educate and connect with those who support these grieving families in our local communities.

We have a new loss due to substance use support group starting on November 4th! Support groups at the Center gather individuals with similar circumstances and types of losses into circles of encouragement. Groups are facilitated by our Center’s staff, specially educated in the area of grief and loss. Structure includes discussion and supportive sharing in an atmosphere of mutual respect and hope. When: Mondays from 6:00pm-7:30pm: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, and 12/9 Where: The Center for Loss and Bereavement 3847 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474 Fee: $90 (covers all 6 meeting times) Pre-registration is required. Interested? Reach out to Hannah Feehery for a registration form at 610-222-4110 ext. 127 or hnf@bereavementcenter.org You can find more information about our specialized adult support groups at this link: https://lnkd.in/e3TwKYsa

We have two Stories of Lives Support Groups coming up! These groups are for those interested in shared discussion about life's journey, including personal experiences of loss and hardships along with rich stories of growth, joy, and wisdom.

Part 2 of Therapist Brian McCaffrey reflecting on Episode 2 of the "All There Is" podcast by Anderson Cooper! "All There Is" with Anderson Cooper is about the people we lose, the people left behind, and how we can live on – with loss and with love. It has profoundly impacted many of us at The Center, and as such we wanted to feature it on our social media. Each week, a staff member will share their reflections on an episode either in a video or written form. We hope you enjoy!

Part 3 of Therapist Brian McCaffrey reflecting on Episode 2 of the "All There Is" podcast by Anderson Cooper! "All There Is" with Anderson Cooper is about the people we lose, the people left behind, and how we can live on – with loss and with love. It has profoundly impacted many of us at The Center, and as such we wanted to feature it on our social media. Each week, a staff member will share their reflections on an episode either in a video or written form. We hope you enjoy!