The loss of a loved one, feelings of isolation, and uncertainty caused by the pandemic can all cause sadness, stress and anxiety.
Cornerstone Hospice wants the community to know that these feelings are not abnormal and that receiving encouragement and support from peers can be helpful.
Cornerstone is expanding its offering of support groups for members of the community in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Sumter, Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties in Florida and Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Hall counties in Georgia.
The support groups are free and open to any resident whether a loved one was cared for by Cornerstone Hospice.
Participants must be age 18 or older, unless otherwise specified. The support groups meet by video conference, with Cornerstone’s specially trained bereavement counselors.
Parent Grief Support Group (For adults who have lost a parent)
Fridays beginning April 9, 2021, at 9 a.m. This is an 8-week session.
Spouse Grief Support Group (For adults who have lost a spouse)
Tuesdays, beginning April 6, 2021, at 9 a.m. This is an 8-week session.
Women’s Morning Grief Support Group
First and third Tuesday, 11 a.m.
Women’s Afternoon Grief Support Group
First and third Tuesday, 3 p.m.
Women’s Wednesday Grief Support Group
Second and fourth Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Men’s Grief Support Group
Second and fourth Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Wednesday Grief Support Group
First and third Wednesday, 3 p.m.
Youth Grief Support Group (ages 6 – 11)
First and third Monday of each month, 3 p.m.
Teen Grief Support Group (ages 12-17)
First and third Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m.
Teen Talks Support Group (age 12 – 17)
First and third Wednesday of each month, 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group
Second and fourth Monday, 3 p.m.
Mindful Mondays (open to anyone)
Mondays, 8 a.m.
You must register in advance by emailing bereavement@cshospice.org or by calling the Cornerstone Bereavement Department at 866-742-6655. Once registered, participants will receive log-in instructions.
