Sunday, June 5, 2011

Grief Group Helps Heal Loss Through Creativity

Grief Group Helps Heal Loss Through Creativity

Hospice By The Bay will host Healing Loss Through Creativity, an eight-week group open to anyone who has lost a loved one

Larkspur, CA (Vocus) February 12, 2009

Explore feelings of grief and loss through contemplative and creative activities at Healing Loss Through Creativity, an eight-week group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Activities include mindfulness practices, guided imagery, writing, visual art, and movement. No art experience required. The group is held Mondays, March 23rd-May 18th (skips April 13th), 6:30-8:30pm, at Hospice By The Bay], 17 East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Larkspur. Reservations are required. Please reserve by calling the Bereavement Team by March 16th at (415) 526-5699, ext. 8500.

The fee for one group series is waived for those whose family member received Hospice By The Bay's care in the past year. Donations are gratefully accepted. Hospice also accepts Medi-Cal from Marin residents who meet the criteria for services. For other community members, the fee is $175. Hospice By The Bay is committed to providing support to anyone who needs our services regardless of their financial circumstances. Contact our Bereavement Team to qualify for our sliding scale fee.

For online information about Hospice By The Bay Bereavement groups and activities, visit www. hospicebythebay. org.

Hospice By The Bay, which serves Marin, San Francisco, Northern San Mateo, and Sonoma counties, is dedicated to providing the highest quality of end-of-life care to patients and their families regardless of their ability to pay. Hospice By The Bay also serves people whose lives have been affected by the loss of a loved one through its community grief support program.

Hospice By The Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the Bay Area since 1975. Hospice By The Bay programs are funded through health care reimbursement and financial donations from community members and businesses. For more information about Hospice By The Bay services or how to support our work, call (415) 927-2273, or visit www. hospicebythebay. org.

Contact:
Erin Henke
Hospice By The Bay
Director of Communications & Community Relations
(415) 927-2273

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