Support Groups
All groups/events are located at Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick
Health Way, Frederick MD 21701
Coping With the Absence of Rituals/ Services
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 5:30-7:30 pm
This 1-day workshop will creatively explore ways in which to cope with
our losses in the absence of rituals and services, as well as offer ideas
for alternate celebrations. Whether it is directly due to COVID, or due
to other circumstances, our ability to engage in end-of-life rituals and
services have been altered and has had an impact on the way we grieve
and mourn.
General Grief Support Group
2nd and 4th Thursdays starting September 9, 2021 5:00-6:30 pm
This support group is an open-ended (ongoing) group designed to provide
support to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Being with individuals who have had similar experiences and feelings allows
sharing and healing to take place, and this group provides a safe place
where group members can share their story and express their grief.
This is a drop in group; no need to pre-register
Spousal/Partner Support Group
Tuesdays, August 10-September 28, 2021 5:30-7:00 pm
This 8-week support group is designed for those whose spouse/life partner
has died. During this group we will explore and share the issues specific
to the death of a spouse/life partner and provide understanding and validation
of feelings. We will discuss tools you may utilize in order to begin the
process of recovering peace and rebuilding your future. This group will
also spend time exploring how to navigate the holidays without your spouse/life
partner. Once this eight-week group begins, it is closed to new members
until the next open registration and start date.
Please register for this group by August 3 THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED. CALL 240-566-3030 TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST
Traumatic Grief Support Group
Wednesdays, August 25-October 13, 2021 5:30-7:00 pm
This 8-week support group is for those who have experienced the death
of a loved one from a sudden death, homicide, suicide, or accident. We
acknowledge that the grief that results from a traumatic death is particularly
difficult to deal with. The group will offer education and insight into
the characteristics of grief of people who have experienced a traumatic
loss, but it will also provide a safe and comfortable environment in which
to share your grief. Once this eight-week group begins, it is closed to
new members until the next open registration and start date.
Please register for this group by August 18
Caregiver's Grief Support Group
Tuesdays, August 31-October 5, 2021 5:30-7:00 pm
This 6-week support group is designed for those who were the primary caregiver
for their loved one prior to their death. We acknowledge that caregiver
grief is very distinct from other grief experiences, due to the unique
relationship that develops through caregiving. Whether you were the caregiver
to your parent, spouse, sibling, or another, you probably experienced
changes in your relationship with your loved one. Probably many other
relationships and circumstances in your life changed, too. During this
group we will explore and share about the issues specific to the grief
of caregivers, as well as provide understanding and validation of feelings,
and explore what life looks like, or can look like, after caregiving.
Once this six-week group begins, it is closed to new members until the
next open registration and start date.
Please register for this group by August 24
Annual Remembrance Service
Thursday, December 2, 2021 @7:00 pm
Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one and wishes to commemorate
his or her life during an evening of music, candlelight and personal reflection
is warmly invited to attend this special evening. We welcome the families
of those we have served, as well as those in the community who have lost
a loved one.