Bereavement
Northern Illinois Hospice’s Bereavement Program is designed for families and friends of our hospice patients and is a continued part of hospice care. Because your grief is unique to you and no single way of grieving applies to everyone, you may find comfort in knowing that help is available in a variety of ways. All of these are offered at no cost to you or your family. Click on the links to learn more.
Support Groups
Open to anyone who has experienced the death of someone close to them, our support groups focus on learning, healing and encouragement. Conversation topics include understanding grief and mourning, myths about grief, the importance of community, available resources, helping others to heal ourselves and self-care.
Grief can sometimes be overwhelming, and nature is a great means to break the cycle of stressors. Please join Northern Illinois Hospice as we explore the grief in our lives and experience new ways to grow through our grief and loss stories.
Tuesdays, May 14 – Nov. 5
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
Registration is required. Space is limited. Please dress for the weather – held rain or shine.
MAY 28
Introductions & Grief Overview
JUNE 4
The Realms of Grief &
“They Mean Well”
JUNE 11
Nurturing Yourself & Support
JUNE 18
Memories & Emotions
JUNE 25
Learning Survival Skills
JULY 2
Secondary Losses & Next Steps
Questions? Contact Jen Conley at 815.312.8338 or jconley@niha.org
This free workshop will provide the opportunity to create a pillow from a loved-one’s button-down shirt or t-shirt. Sewers will be available to assist you, all you need to bring is the shirt you would like for your pillow. Individuals or family groups can create up to two pillows during the one-hour workshop. Please do not bring jackets, denim, or thick fabrics. Registration is required.
Bereavement support and information will be available. Missing our loved ones is difficult, come create a huggable, loveable memorial to cherish.
June 29, 2024
9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM
DeKalb Public Library, Yusunas Room, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb
Fall 2024, Dates TBD
Questions? Contact Jen Conley at 815.312.8338 or jconley@niha.org
Memorial Pillow Workshop
This free workshop will provide the opportunity to create a pillow from a loved-one’s button-down shirt or t-shirt. Sewers will be available to assist you, all you need to bring is the shirt you would like for your pillow. Individuals or family groups can create up to two pillows during the one-hour workshop. Please do not bring jackets, denim, or thick fabrics. Registration is required.
Bereavement support and information will be available. Missing our loved ones is difficult, come create a huggable, loveable memorial to cherish.