The Grief Place

                                                    




Grieving the loss of someone we love is one of the most profound experiences in life. There are complex reactions that affect us physically, emotionally and spiritually during the normal healing process which for many people can become overwhelming. Having good support systems, resources and understanding common responses to a loss can make it less difficult to cope with grief.

Front Range Hospice bereavement professionals consider it a privilege to assist grieving persons after the loss of a loved one. Our experienced grief counselors are available for phone discussions, individual or group support, community education and bereavement visits. For those whose loved one received Front Range Hospice care, these services are available for a 13-month
period after a loss. 

Some of the normal symptoms of grief include various reactions listed below: 

• Physical reactions such as sleep difficulties, change in appetite, fatigue, crying, feelings of emptiness, forgetfulness, restlessness.
• Emotional: numbness, sadness, anger, irritability, guilt, loneliness, anxiety, sense of abandonment
• Social: withdrawn, avoiding people or places, lack of motivation or interest, dependency, overly sensitive

GROUPS:

In addition to individual counseling, Front Range Hospice offers support groups which include “Hope After Loss Support Group” and a “Men’s Mourning Support Group” which meets twice a month. For further information about group support, please contact Jennifer Brooks, LCSW, Front Range Hospice at (303) 957-3101. All groups require registration.