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 Thursday, September 3, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for Nurturing Yourself & Support.
Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Thursdays, August 20, 2026 – September 24, 2026, at Northern Illinois Hospice, 2225 Gateway Drive, Sycamore.
Registration is required before the first session, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Jen Conley, LPC – jconley@niha.org – 815-398-0500
Session Dates
August 20
Introductions & Grief Overview
August 27
The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well”
September 3
Nurturing Yourself & Support
September 10
Memories & Emotions
September 17
Learning Survival Skills
September 24
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 Sycamore, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, to find comfort and community in a safe space.
Bridge of Hope Rockford
A Bereavement Care Group