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Hospice By The Bay offers a number of support groups, as well as individual counseling, for those grieving or anticipating the loss of a loved one. There is no charge for individuals whose family member received our hospice care within the past year; however donations are gratefully accepted. These services are also available for a fee to community members who have not received hospice care.
Please call the Hospice By The Bay Bereavement Department at least a week ahead of the start date of a support group to reserve space.
MARIN: (415) 927-2273
SAN FRANCISCO: (415) 626-5900
SONOMA: (707) 935-7504
Hospice By The Bay offers individual and family grief counseling for people who are grieving or anticipating the loss of a loved one. We provide a safe space for people to talk about their experience and learn more about the grieving process.
August 8-10, 2008
CYO Retreat Center, Sonoma County
Free grief support camp for Bay Area children and teens ages 6-17 who are coping with the loss of a parent, loved one, or friend.
Eight-week series for adults who have recently lost a loved one.
Sonoma - September 24th-November 12th; meets Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
Eight-week series for those grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other.
Marin - July 30th-September 17th; meets Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30p
Marin - October 15th-December 10th (skips November 26th); meets Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
San Francisco - July 16th-August 12th; meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
San Francisco - October 2nd-November 20th; meets Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Eight-week series for those grieving the loss of a parent.
Marin - August 21st-October 9th; meets Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm
San Francisco - October 8th-December 3rd (skips November 26th); meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
The grieving process can begin before the loss of a loved one occurs. This eight-week group provides support and practical advice to those navigating this difficult time.
San Francisco - July 11th-August 29th; meets Fridays, 5:30-7:00pm
Society's expectations, as well as our own definitions of 'being a man,' can create complications when feeling the loss of a loved one. Join other men in a safe envrionment to learn together how to grieve in a healthy way during this eight-week series.
Marin - September 13th-November 1st; meets Saturdays, 10:00-11:30am
Eight-week series for gay men who have lost a life partner or close relationship.
San Francisco - October 23rd-December 18th (skips November 27th); meets Thursdays, 6:30-8:00p
Learn to use the ancient tradition of Hatha Yoga to integrate body, mind and spirit as part of a plan of self-care and stress relief.
Marin - July 31st-September 18th; meets Thursdays, 1:00-2:30pm
Marin - October 16th-December 11th (seven weeks, skips November 27th); meets Thursdays, 1:00-2:30pm
Ongoing group includes discussions and work with various art media, including painting and collage. Art experience is not necessary.
San Francisco - ongoing; meets Sundays, 4:00-5:30pm
A summer drop-in group for ages 6-12 who are anticipating the loss of someone important in their lives, or who are coping with feelings of grief after a death. Art, play, writing, poetry, and music are used to express feelings and find healing ways to move through this difficult time. No art experience necessary.
San Francisco - July 15th-August 12th; meets Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30pm
Six-week series designed to provide support for families by providing concurrent support groups for children and their parents. The children's group will help children express and cope with their grief through art, play activities, education, and discussion. The parent's group will help parents process their grief and provide education and support for parenting issues that arise from their loss.
Marin - September 18th-October 23rd; meets Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Touch Drawing is a simple, yet profound process where, with guided meditation, drawings are made by moving both hands on paper covering an inked surface to create healing images. Parents and children share their drawing, feelings, and memories about loved ones. No art experience is necessary. Workshop and materials fee is $25.
San Francisco - September 20th; meets Saturday, Noon-3:00pm
This one-time workshop offers a creative way to express feelings of grief and loss that may be impossible to put into words. Teens will combine materials, such as paint, pastels, photos, found objects, and paper, to decorate memory boxes. No art experience necessary. Workshop and materials fee is $25.
San Francisco - October 18th; meets Saturday, Noon-3:00p
Holidays can be especially difficult when we are grieving the loss of a loved one. Join us for an evening of discussion and mutual support, and learn ways to cope during this season.
Marin - Date and Time to be determined (November)
San Francisco - November 12th; meets Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Sonoma - November 20th; meets Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm
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