The Samaritan Center for Grief Support, a member of the Samaritan Family of Services, has announced its April support group schedule.
“Grief is a natural, healthy and universal emotion. It helps us accept a loss and begin to heal. You don’t have to grieve alone,” said Kim Rumaker, Manager of the Samaritan Center for Grief Support.
The following support groups will be offered by the Samaritan Center for Grief Support staff beginning in April:
– Early Endings — younger adults grieving the loss of a spouse or partner. Sessions start Monday, April 4, at 6 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Haddonfield, 204 Wayne Avenue, Haddonfield.
– Sharing in Grief and Hope — for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions start Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Haddonfield, 204 Wayne Avenue, Haddonfield.
– Understanding Grief — An Overview of the Grief Process. Session held Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m. at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Center for Grief — 5 Eves Drive, Marlton.
Please call Samaritan for the dates and times of the following groups:
-Bereaved Parents — a group for parents mourning the loss of a child
-Big Hurts, Little Tears — a play and grief group for children ages 3 to 5 years old
-Pet Loss — a group for those grieving the loss of their animal companion
-Sharing Suicide’s Sorrow — a group for friends and family grieving a suicide death.
Samaritan’s grief support groups are open to anyone in the community, but registration is required at (856) 596–8550. Other Center services include grief counseling for adults and children, and PTSD services for active military and veterans. To view a complete schedule of upcoming support groups, visit: www.samaritannj.org.
