Bereavement group schedules and information about grief therapy

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Updated January, 2009.

Free Bereavement Workshops at NY Methodist Hospital:

Once every season I hold a free community bereavement workshop at NY Methodist Hospital in Park Slope (506 Sixth St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - map -). All meet on a Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:45pm. Here are the dates for 2011:

October 27, 2011

December 1, 2011

These workshops are designed as complete experiences.To sign up for one of the workshops, please call (718)788-4991 or email your name and number to jdorlester@nyc.rr.com

If workshop participants want to meet further they can join a 6- or 10-week group for a fee at my private office. See below for more information.

General Group Information:

Here's some of what you can expect by participating on one of the groups:

Meet in 6-10 weekly sessions led by a compassionate and experienced grief professional.
Find the tools you need to help you grow and heal.
Share your experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
Talk with others in the same situation.
Learn more about what to expect from your grief.
Find healing and comfort through Alexander Technique and relaxation exercises.
Develop new rituals to organize your grief.

Groups meet on Thursday evenings, from 7-8:30pm in Park Slope.

Fees: (may be fully reimbursable by insurance):

6-week group - $240 ($40 per session)

10-week group - $400 ($40 per session)

Payment in full is requested at or before the first session. Arrangements can be made in cases of hardship. Call me at 718-788-4991 to sign up for an upcoming group or to find out more. For more on the grieving process, look at the Paths to Healing section of this website.