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Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of a grief group? The purpose of a grief group is to provide ways for dealing with grief; to provide support for the process of grief; to provide an environment to meet other people who are grieving; and to identify support systems. Who may participate in the group? Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, whether it’s hospice related or not. Due to the nature of the materials we cover, it’s preferred that the participants are older teens and above. Younger children can be referred to community resources who deal specifically with children and their unique grief responses. Is there a cost to be in the group? No. Because we are a non-profit hospice agency we provide these groups free of charge to anyone in our community who is dealing with a loss. What are the time frames for the groups? The groups will meet once per week for 6 weeks. Each session will be one and a half hours in length. Normally we offer a daytime group and another group in the evening hours. Can people join the group at any time? Because of the progressive nature of the materials being covered, it is preferable that new people not join the group after the second session. Do you have ground rules for the group? Yes. The ground rules are simple and basic. First, we respect confidentiality of everyone in the group; second, it is expected that each participant be honest with themselves in this process.Then, we must allow each person the freedom to grieve according to their own personality. All of these ground rules are built upon the premise of respect for one another. How do I register for a group? Call Hospice of Oklahoma County at (405) 848-8884 and ask to speak to someone about the grief recovery group schedules. You will be connected with a team member who is knowledgeable of the current group times and locations. |
