Calendar

Caregivers’ Support
Meets every Thursday-1:00 - 2:15 pm for caregivers who are taking care of a loved one with a life limiting illness. This group offers the opportunity to listen for solutions to challenging situations and a chance to share situations in a compassionate environment. Reservations not necessary. Come as you are and find support from those who are in a similar situation.  Next meeting dates:  May 17, 24 and 31 2012

Support for the Journey - a new group!
This new support group is for caregivers who are caring for a loved one with a terminal illness.  Participants benefit  from the presence and support of others who are in a similar situation. An outgrowth of the popular Caregivers Support Group. Led by Norma Trax-LCSW-C, Talbot Hospice Bereavement Coordinator. Please call 410-822-6681 for more information. From 1:00 - to 2:00 pm  next meeting date to be announced.

Those who experience the death of a loved one by suicide often find the path through shock and grief to be painful, confusing and lonely. Survivors often struggle with shame and guilt and may not know anyone who has been through this experience. Friends and family, who are suffering themselves, often are not able to give the needed comfort and understanding. Coping with the death of a loved one by suicide is one of the most agonizing experiences that one may encounter. The Survivors of Suicide Group provides the opportunity for participants to share and hear from others who have had similar experiences. Group members find a supportive atmosphere of validation and acceptance where confidentiality is highly valued.   Next meeting:  May 14, and  28, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm 

Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead is a six-week educational support group addressing the sorrows and heartaches that accompany a death and offers suggestions on how to gather the strength to move forward. The Wednesday evening class addresses topics including; stages of grief, typical grief reactions, how to handle holidays, coping with stress, anger, guilt and sadness and the changes in roles and relationships resulting from loss. By sharing stories, thoughts and feelings, we learn that others may be in a similar situation. We feel better by reaching out to one another. Led by Norma Trax-LCSW-C, Talbot Hospice Bereavement Coordinator. Please call 410-822-6681 for more information. Meetings have finished for the spring, please call Norma Trax at 410-822-6681 for more information on the next session.

Wine and Cheese Social Gathering
For widows and widowers, this social gathering is an opportunity for supportive and compassionate conversation in a private setting. This informal get-together  meets in a different private home the 2nd Saturday of every month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm June 12,2012.

For Children and Adolescents
Death is a part of everyday life, yet for adolescents and children it can be very confusing. Working in conjunction with Talbot County schools, both public and private, Talbot Hospice offers grief support for children and teens who have lost a loved one. If you are interested in having your young person participate please call the guidance counselor at your child's school or Norma Trax, Bereavement Coordinator at Talbot Hospice. Email Norma at ntrax@talbothospice.org