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Grief Support - Help with Healing from Delaware Hospice

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Message New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963 302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 200A, Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-259-0017Delaware Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides care throughout Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certied.As a recipient of Federal nancial assistance, Delaware Hospice, Inc. does not exclude, deny benets to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benets under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Delaware Hospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.302-478-5707 | delawarehospice.orgGet help with your healing today. Call 800.838.9800 or send a referral.The journey to acceptance, adjustment, and re-entry into a positive, fullling life is natural and necessary, too. The time after the death of a loved one or other life transition can be lled with unexpected obstacles. Not only does Delaware Hospice provide expert grief counseling and support to families under our care, we offer resources to the wider community too. Through individual counseling sessions, workplace programs, and children’s programs, help with healing is available wherever you are.Our grief support programs have helped countless people nd comfort on their journey. Our counselors are here for you along the way.Serving the entire state of Delaware as well as Pennsylvania’s southern Chester and Delaware counties.Grieving is a natural and necessary processWe’re here to helpGrief SupportHelp with Healing

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Help Moving Through GriefGrief has no timetable. Although there are similarities among grief journeys, every one is different. At times you may feel you are all alone, navigating challenging experiences, thoughts and feelings. It may seem as though nothing is the same as it was or you expected it to be. Your usual support system may be grieving with you, but not necessarily in the same way. Grief support offers a path to healing.When the chapter of caring for a loved one has come to an end, a new one begins. It may be hard to imagine a world where you feel ok—much less happy—again. A grief counselor can speak with you in condence about your feelings. When you’re ready, we’ll offer options for services that support your needs.At times, you may experience difculties sleeping, eating, or participating in activities that you would normally enjoy. You might encounter uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, guilt, and confusion. Grief support from Delaware Hospice helps families to whom we provided end-of-life care move through the grief process—even before their loved one dies. Grief support offers the opportunity to understand what you are going through and how you are responding to grief. Talking about your experience with a counselor trained in supporting you through your grief as well as others in a similar situation can be more helpful than you might assume.Children don’t handle loss the same way adults do and that’s why we’ve designed our New Hope program just for them. New Hope counselors provide grief education and support to children ages 6-17 and their families through workshops, support groups, and individual discussions, as well as a summer camp.When you’re ready to seek help coping with grief, Delaware Hospice offers support and resources in various ways, including:INDIVIDUAL COUNSELINGOne-on-one counseling is available in our Delaware Hospice ofces.SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMSSupport groups, workshops, luncheons, dinners, lectures, and retreats meet throughout Delaware. View our online calendar to nd a program in your area. MEMORIAL & RITUAL SERVICESAnnual memorial services are offered to the loved ones of those who died in our service.WORKPLACE PROGRAMSExpert grief counselors are available to help employees cope with a loss at work.For more information, resources and our calendar of community programs and support groups.The death of a loved one is a life-changing eventWhat to ExpectChildren and teens need to express their feelings tooHow can we support you?Visit delawarehospice.org

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Help Moving Through GriefGrief has no timetable. Although there are similarities among grief journeys, every one is different. At times you may feel you are all alone, navigating challenging experiences, thoughts and feelings. It may seem as though nothing is the same as it was or you expected it to be. Your usual support system may be grieving with you, but not necessarily in the same way. Grief support offers a path to healing.When the chapter of caring for a loved one has come to an end, a new one begins. It may be hard to imagine a world where you feel ok—much less happy—again. A grief counselor can speak with you in condence about your feelings. When you’re ready, we’ll offer options for services that support your needs.At times, you may experience difculties sleeping, eating, or participating in activities that you would normally enjoy. You might encounter uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, guilt, and confusion. Grief support from Delaware Hospice helps families to whom we provided end-of-life care move through the grief process—even before their loved one dies. Grief support offers the opportunity to understand what you are going through and how you are responding to grief. Talking about your experience with a counselor trained in supporting you through your grief as well as others in a similar situation can be more helpful than you might assume.Children don’t handle loss the same way adults do and that’s why we’ve designed our New Hope program just for them. New Hope counselors provide grief education and support to children ages 6-17 and their families through workshops, support groups, and individual discussions, as well as a summer camp.When you’re ready to seek help coping with grief, Delaware Hospice offers support and resources in various ways, including:INDIVIDUAL COUNSELINGOne-on-one counseling is available in our Delaware Hospice ofces.SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMSSupport groups, workshops, luncheons, dinners, lectures, and retreats meet throughout Delaware. View our online calendar to nd a program in your area. MEMORIAL & RITUAL SERVICESAnnual memorial services are offered to the loved ones of those who died in our service.WORKPLACE PROGRAMSExpert grief counselors are available to help employees cope with a loss at work.For more information, resources and our calendar of community programs and support groups.The death of a loved one is a life-changing eventWhat to ExpectChildren and teens need to express their feelings tooHow can we support you?Visit delawarehospice.org

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Help Moving Through GriefGrief has no timetable. Although there are similarities among grief journeys, every one is different. At times you may feel you are all alone, navigating challenging experiences, thoughts and feelings. It may seem as though nothing is the same as it was or you expected it to be. Your usual support system may be grieving with you, but not necessarily in the same way. Grief support offers a path to healing.When the chapter of caring for a loved one has come to an end, a new one begins. It may be hard to imagine a world where you feel ok—much less happy—again. A grief counselor can speak with you in condence about your feelings. When you’re ready, we’ll offer options for services that support your needs.At times, you may experience difculties sleeping, eating, or participating in activities that you would normally enjoy. You might encounter uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, guilt, and confusion. Grief support from Delaware Hospice helps families to whom we provided end-of-life care move through the grief process—even before their loved one dies. Grief support offers the opportunity to understand what you are going through and how you are responding to grief. Talking about your experience with a counselor trained in supporting you through your grief as well as others in a similar situation can be more helpful than you might assume.Children don’t handle loss the same way adults do and that’s why we’ve designed our New Hope program just for them. New Hope counselors provide grief education and support to children ages 6-17 and their families through workshops, support groups, and individual discussions, as well as a summer camp.When you’re ready to seek help coping with grief, Delaware Hospice offers support and resources in various ways, including:INDIVIDUAL COUNSELINGOne-on-one counseling is available in our Delaware Hospice ofces.SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMSSupport groups, workshops, luncheons, dinners, lectures, and retreats meet throughout Delaware. View our online calendar to nd a program in your area. MEMORIAL & RITUAL SERVICESAnnual memorial services are offered to the loved ones of those who died in our service.WORKPLACE PROGRAMSExpert grief counselors are available to help employees cope with a loss at work.For more information, resources and our calendar of community programs and support groups.The death of a loved one is a life-changing eventWhat to ExpectChildren and teens need to express their feelings tooHow can we support you?Visit delawarehospice.org

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New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963 302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 200A, Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-259-0017Delaware Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides care throughout Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certied.As a recipient of Federal nancial assistance, Delaware Hospice, Inc. does not exclude, deny benets to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benets under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Delaware Hospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.302-478-5707 | delawarehospice.orgGet help with your healing today. Call 800.838.9800 or send a referral.The journey to acceptance, adjustment, and re-entry into a positive, fullling life is natural and necessary, too. The time after the death of a loved one or other life transition can be lled with unexpected obstacles. Not only does Delaware Hospice provide expert grief counseling and support to families under our care, we offer resources to the wider community too. Through individual counseling sessions, workplace programs, and children’s programs, help with healing is available wherever you are.Our grief support programs have helped countless people nd comfort on their journey. Our counselors are here for you along the way.Serving the entire state of Delaware as well as Pennsylvania’s southern Chester and Delaware counties.Grieving is a natural and necessary processWe’re here to helpGrief SupportHelp with Healing

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New Castle County630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200Newark, DE 19702302-478-5707Kent County555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200Dover, DE 19901302-678-4444Sussex CountyDelaware Hospice Center100 Patriots WayMilford, DE 19963302-856-7717Pennsylvania1786 Wilmington-West Chester PikeSuite 301A, Glen Mills, PA 19342484-259-0017Delaware Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission andprovides care throughout Delaware and southern Chester andDelaware Counties in Pennsylvania. It is state licensed, Medicare/Medicaid certied.As a recipient of Federal nancial assistance, Delaware Hospice,Inc. does not exclude, deny benets to, or otherwise discriminateagainst any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receiptof the services and benets under any of its programs andactivities, whether carried out by Delaware Hospice directly orthrough a contractor or any other entity with which DelawareHospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.302-478-5707 | delawarehospice.orgGet help with yourhealing today.Call 800.838.9800 or send a referral.The journey to acceptance, adjustment,and re-entry into a positive, fullling lifeis natural and necessary, too. The timeafter the death of a loved one or other lifetransition can be lled with unexpectedobstacles. Not only does DelawareHospice provide expert grief counselingand support to families under our care, weoffer resources to the wider communitytoo. Through individual counselingsessions, workplace programs, andchildren’s programs, help with healing isavailable wherever you are.Our grief support programs have helpedcountless people nd comfort on theirjourney. Our counselors are here for youalong the way.Serving the entire state of Delaware aswell as Pennsylvania’s southern Chesterand Delaware counties.Grieving is a natural andnecessary processWe’re here to helpGrief SupportHelp with Healing