Link to “Twelve Things to Remember about the Holidays and Grief” by Deb Kosmer

“Twelve Things to Remember about the Holidays and Grief” by Deb Kosmer

Link to “At Thanksgiving, Say Their Name” by Tom Zuba

Link to “At Thanksgiving, Say Their Name” by Tom Zuba

Upcoming Seminar on Monday, December 9: “Honoring the Memory of Your Loved One During the Holidays”

Do you find yourself dreading this holiday season? So many bereaved express concerns about this particular time of year and how they are going to “deal” with the changes of not having their loved one with them. This seminar will give you many ideas for ways to honor your loved one’s memory during this holiday season. You will also benefit from being in the midst of others who are dealing with many of the same questions and concerns.

When?—December 9 from 6pm-7pm

Where?--LCCU Conference Room (#140) Louisiana Central Credit Union Building at 824 Elmwood Park Blvd.

Link to “Getting Through The Holidays After Your Friend Dies” from FriendGrief

“Getting Through The Holidays After Your Friend Dies” from FriendGrief

Link to “Incorporating Loss into Our Holiday Rituals” By Candice Courtney

“Incorporating Loss into Our Holiday Rituals” By Candice Courtney

Link to “SUPPORTING CHILDREN DEALING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS: TIPS TO HELP”

This article was specifically written to provide suggestions to families who have had a military death. Even so, there are ideas included which are helpful, no matter what the manner of death was.

“SUPPORTING CHILDREN DEALING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS: TIPS TO HELP”

Social Event for Thursday, November 21: “Haven of Hope” for Adult Children

On Thursday, November 21, 2013, St. Joseph Hospice will host our “Haven of Hope” social event for the adult children of our St. Joseph Hospice patients. You are invited to attend this bi-monthly event, designed specifically to create a connection between the adult children of our St. Joseph Hospice patients. This is a social group, and NOT a support group, although you should feel a sense of support as a result of the social interaction.

For each meeting, we will provide a light meal (i.e., finger sandwiches w/dessert and coffee/tea/water). No registration needed.

For more information, please call Kim at (504) 734-0140 or contact via e-mail at stjosephnober@yahoo.com.

TIME: 6pm-7:30pm

LOCATION:

St. Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care

824 Elmwood Park Blvd. Ste. 155

New Orleans, LA 70123

Just What Is “Coffee & Handshakes?”

“At ‘Coffee & Handshakes’ bereaved male spouses gather to meet, greet, eat, talk, laugh, cry, listen, and offer support to each other. We understand that grieving is an individual process and we can’t solve every problem or make everything right. Our role is simply to walk beside you, be your friend and not a grief counselor or grief ‘expert.’ Instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, we walk with you and share your pain and touch your wounded heart with a gentle and tender hand to help you cope and grieve in a healthy way. We can be that kind of friend that can sit in silence with you in your moment of despair and confusion or be with those who would rather do more practical things. We have no formal agenda—you will set the agenda based upon your needs. We look forward to meeting with you every third Wednesday of each month to aid and support in the healing of a friend’s grieving heart.” Brother Dale (“Coffee & Handshakes” Meeting Facilitator)

The next meeting will be on November 20 from 10-11:30am in the St. Joseph Hospice Office at 824 Elmwood Park Blvd. Ste 155, NOLA.

Social Events on Wednesday, November 20 (Special locations—please note)

• “Heart2Heart Connections” for Widows – Wednesday, November 20 from 10am-11:30am at 824 Elmwood Park Blvd., NOLA, St. Joseph Bereavement Office (SPECIAL LOCATION FOR THIS MONTH DUE TO A MEETING IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM)
• “Coffee & Handshakes” for Widowers – Wednesday, November 20 from 10am-11:30am at 824 Elmwood Park Blvd., Ste 155, NOLA, St. Joseph Hospice Team Office