Grief comes in many forms, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Join us for our next session of Bridge of Hope on Monday, October 5, 2026, for Memories & Emotions.
Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 10:30 AM – Noon on Mondays, September 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026, at Northern Illinois Hospice, Northern Illinois Hospice, 4751 Harrison Ave., Rockford.
Registration is required before the first session, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Cindy Holda, M. Div – cholda@niha.org – 779-774-9820
Session Dates
September 14
Introductions & Grief Overview
September 21
The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well”
September 28
Nurturing Yourself & Support
October 5
Memories & Emotions
October 12
Learning Survival Skills
October 19
Secondary Losses & Next Steps
You Can Anticipate
Education – learn about normal grief responses
Sharing – thoughts, feelings, and experiences
Respect – a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere
Welcoming – acceptance, validation, and appreciation
Confidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group
In addition to Bridge of Hope, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities, including:
- Memorial Pillow Workshops
- Tranquil Tuesdays
- A Walkabout With Grief
- Bridge of Hope, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford
- Bridge of Hope, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore
For more information about these programs and how to register, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500.
We hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope, A Bereavement Care Group in Rockford, on Monday, October 5, 2026, to find comfort and community in a safe space.
Bridge of Hope Rockford
A Bereavement Care Group