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Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore – May 19, 2026

May 19 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CDT
Bridge of Hope - A Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 - Northern Illinois Hospice
Grief comes in many forms, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Tuesdays from April 21, 2026, to May 26, 2026, at Northern Illinois Hospice / Gateway Arts Building, 2225 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, IL. Registration is required before the first session, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our next session on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, for Learning Survival Skills.

APRIL 21
Introductions & Grief Overview

APRIL 28
The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well”

MAY 5
Nurturing Yourself & Support

MAY 12
Memories & Emotions

MAY 19
Learning Survival Skills

MAY 26
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

Reservations are required. Group size is limited.

 

Bridge of Hope Sycamore

A Bereavement Care Group

  • This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.
  • Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.

 

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 Sycamore, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to find comfort and community in a safe space

Details

  • Date: May 19 2026
  • Time:
    4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CDT

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