Bereavement Support Group for Widows and Widowers

Losing a spouse and the grieving process that follows is often made easier by joining with others who have experienced a similar loss.  St. Joseph's offers an 8 week support group program to widows and widowers over the age of 50.  The group is guided by trained bereavement counselors and offers members an opportunity to navigate the tasks of grieving while gaining strength and hope.  Meetings are held at scheduled times at the Parish Center. Registration is required and is taking place now for the next session.  Referrals to other types of bereavement support groups (i.e loss of child, parent, friend) are also available. Please call Terry Hoffmann at  631-669-0198 or  Geri Olson at 631-661-8994 for more information.

MOVING-ON
 AFTER BEREAVEMENT GROUP

When St. Joseph's 8 Week Bereavement Support Group program ends, many widows/ers wonder where they can go next to learn more while still staying connected to the Parish.  The Moving On After Bereavement Group is available to help widows/ers learn the 'single life' skills needed to deal with the many challenges that arise from suddenly being alone.  Meetings are held once a month at the Parish Center and consist of interactive presentations and workshops conducted by professional volunteers from the community.  Registration is required and is ongoing.  Please call Linda Sparaco at 631-225-9530 for more information.