Spring Bereavement Group

Spring Bereavement Group.

Upcoming Bereavement Support Group

When a life ends, the living are left to grieve. Bereavement support is a key component of Hospice care at Parmenter and one of the ways we offer compassionate help is through support groups.
The adult bereavement support group is open to both Parmenter Hospice families and general members of the community who are grieving the loss of a close family member. It is led by a Bereavement Specialist and/or Licensed Mental Health Clinician. The next upcoming support group will begin Tuesday 9/18/12 and will run for 7 weeks, ending 10/30/12.  The time will be 7-8:30 PM and the group will be held at the Parmenter office at 266 Cochituate Road in Wayland. Upcoming support groups can be also be found on the Parmenter calendar at www.parmenter.org.  Of course, this group is free of charge. Parmenter is the local nonprofit, independent provider of visiting nurse, rehabilitation therapies, palliative care, hospice care at home and in our private Parlin House Hospice Residence.

PARMENTER PRESS RELEASE: A Bereavement Support Program For Children and Teens

The Parmenter HEART play sm program, is offering Summer and Fall Workshops for children and teens grieving the death of a relative or friend. HEART play sm, is a free support program of Parmenter, where participants can express feelings of grief in a nurturing environment and continue healing in their own unique ways.  With the guidance and support of an Expressive Arts Therapist/Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in bereavement, children and teens will use visual expression, music, movement, writing and story-telling to help give meaning to their experiences.  The opportunity to share with their peers in creative and sensitive ways will enable children and teens to build a deeper understanding about death and life. Several Summer and Fall Workshop dates are being offered.  They are the following-August 18, September 15, October 27, November 17, and  December 8.  On these dates Preschool-Kindergarten will meet from 9:00-9:45a.m., Grades 1-6 from 10:00-noon and Teens from 1:00-3:00p.m.  Early pre-registration is encouraged.  Acceptance into the group or wait-list status will be confirmed by phone the Monday prior to the Workshop. The HEART play SM  Workshops are held at the Parmenter Offices, located at 266 Cochituate Road (Route 27) in Wayland, MA.  These programs are offered FREE OF CHARGE by the generosity of financial support from grants and donations.  For information and to register, please call Jennifer Wiles, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT, HEART  playsm  Director at (508)358-3000, ext. 244 or email at jwiles@parmenter.org. This young people’s bereavement program, is offered as a community service of Parmenter Visiting Nurse & Hospice( Wayside Hospice).  Parmenter is your local, independent, nonprofit provider of quality care. Recognized as a HomeCare Elite AgencyTM  .

Parmenter Hospices HEART play SPRING WORKSHOP

Parmenter Hospices HEART play Workshops offer a creative arts experience to children and teens who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. In HEART play, participants can express feelings of grief in a nurturing environment and continue healing in their own unique ways.  With the guidance and support of an Expressive Arts Therapist Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in bereavement, children and teens will use visual expression, music, movement, writing and story-telling to help give meaning to their experiences.  The opportunity to share with their peers in creative and sensitive ways will enable children and teens to build a deeper understanding about death and life.

     SPRING WORKSHOP

For children and teens grieving the death of a relative or a friend.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012

• Preschool-Kindergarten:  9:00-9:45 AM.
•  Grades 1-6:  10 AM-12 noon.
• Teen Group:  1:00-3:00 PM.

Group size is limited.  Early pre-registration is encouraged.  Acceptance into the group or wait-list status will be confirmed by phone the Monday, June 4, 2012. The HEART play  Workshops are held at Parmenter Offices, located at 266 Cochituate Road (Route 27) in Wayland, MA.  These programs are offered FREE OF CHARGE by the generosity of financial support from grants and donations. For information and to register, please call Jennifer Wiles, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT, HEART playSM Director at (508)358-3000, ext. 244 or email at jwiles@parmenter.org.

Helping young hearts heal

HEART play℠

For children grieving the death of a family member or friend.
This Saturday, February 4, we will hold workshops as follows:

Pre-School and Kindergarten, 9-9:45 am
Grades 1 – 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

• If six or more children are wait-listed, a seocnd session for Grades 1-6 will be added from 1-3 pm.Call 508.358.3000 to register and for further information.The HEART play^℠ Workshops are held at Parmenter Community Health at 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland. These programs are offered free of charge thanks to grants and donations.

Parmenter to host a journaling workshop

Participants in this workshop will learn how to use a journal creatively to express their thoughts and feelings, as they grieve the loss of a loved one. The support of the facilitators and fellow participants will help them in this process. Journals and other materials will be provided.
Saturday, February 11, 9:30-11:30 am.
Parmenter Auditorium, 266 Cochituate Road (Rte 27), Wayland.

For more information and to register, please call Andrea Heinlein at 508.358.3000 extension 249.