Bereavement Programs Provide a Healing Space

Keystone continually offers support groups and workshops for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. All programs are open to families of Keystone patients as well as to everyone in the community and are offered free of charge. Pre-registration is required.

“Widows, Widowers and People who have Lost their Life Partners” meets the second Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Upcoming dates are April 9, and May 14. This group gives participants the opportunity to share their loss with others who understand and to develop ways to express and cope with it.

“Adults who have lost Children” will meet Thursday, April 23 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Through discussion and use of the arts, adults who have had this type of loss will have the opportunity to meet with others in a similar situation and share their grief and coping strategies.

“Widows, widowers and partners who are raising school age children” will meet Thursday, April 30 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This special group is being offered to adults who are grieving the loss of their spouse or partner and are also engaged in raising children (pre-school through college). The group will give participants the opportunity to be with others in a similar situation, to share their stories and to identify coping strategies.

“Sibling Grief” will meet Thursday, May 21 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Through discussion and artistic expression, adults who have lost siblings will be able to share their grief and identify coping strategies.

“Keystone Kids Camp” is tentatively scheduled for August 1 & 2. This day camp is designed for children aged 6 -13 and is held on the grounds of Carson Valley School in Flourtown. At the camp, children are able to express their grief through the art, music and movement as well enjoy traditional camp activities with other children who have experienced a similar loss.

For information about other bereavement groups or individualized counseling, contact Alix Amar MSS, LCSW Director of Bereavement at aamar@keystonecare.com

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Forward your questions and concerns to aamar@keystonecare.com