Bereavement Support Group starts Oct. 14

Lynn Welch of Rossmoor Counseling Services will facilitate the upcoming six-week Bereavement Support Group, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14 and meeting weekly through Nov. 18. The group, limited to 12 participants, is generally intended for people who have lost someone within the past three to 18 months, allowing for appropriate support.

Based on Alan Wolfelt’s “Ten Touchstones of Grief,” the group combines support, reading and individual, dyadic and group exercises. This group will focus on creating a space for members to talk about their loss and offer support to each other.

Members will review realistic expectations for the grieving process and develop tools to cope with the pain experienced upon losing someone we love. This group is appropriate for individuals who have recently lost a loved one ‒ a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child or best friend.

Those interested in attending this group can reach out to Florence Clifton, administrative coordinator, at counseling@rossmoor.com or 1-925-988-7753.