Bereavement Support Groups

Sharp HospiceCare's Bereavement Department provides grief education, support and referral services throughout San Diego. Our staff of skilled mental health professionals specializes in bereavement and aims to increase community awareness about grieving. The following support groups are provided free of charge. Donations are graciously accepted.
  • Straight Talk About Grief and Loss
    Wednesdays, April 17 to June 5
    6 to 8 pm
    Sharp HealthCare Corporate Office 
    8695 Spectrum Center Blvd. (room varies by date; check at Information Desk)
    San Diego, CA 92123
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    These eight weekly sessions focus on practical concerns of adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one.  Ample time is provided for questions, discussion, and support in an atmosphere of privacy and respect. This is a drop-in group. No preregistration or screening required.
    • April 17-boardroom        Introduction to the Grief Process
    • April 24-rm 135         Strategies for Coping with Grief
    • May 1  -rm 135          Communicating with Family and Friends
    • May 8  -rm 135          Experiencing Anger in Grief
    • May 15 -rm 137         Guilt, Regret and Forgiveness
    • May 22 -rm 135         Differentiating Natual Grief and Depression
    • May 29 -rm 135         Use of Ceremony and Ritual to Promote Healing
    • June 5   -rm 135         Who Am I Now? / What Does Healing Look Like?

Please note: This group will start promptly at 6 pm. Doors will be closed at 6:15 pm.

  • Widows' and Widowers' Group
    Tuesdays, April 9 to May 28 1:00pm to 2:30 pm
    Room 340
    Fletcher Parkway Medical Center
    8881 Fletcher Parkway
    La Mesa, CA 91942
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    This eight-week group will address concerns of men and women who have lost their spouse. Participants will share their emotional challenges, receive support from others in similar life situations and learn coping skills.

    Please note: A screening interview is required prior to participation in this group. Space is limited. Please register early. To register for this group please call voice mail 619-667-1821 by Thursday, March 21, 2013. Please leave your name, phone number and the name of the group or seminar you're interested in attending. A staff member will return your call to confirm your request.
  • Remembering Our Parents....Thursday, May 2, 2013  10:00am-11:00am

Grossmont Healthcare District (Conference Room), 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa CA 91942

Learn about the unique aspects of parents loss, identify skills to assist in coping with grief and discover a sense of hope as Mother's Day and Father's Day approach. Reservation required. to register call 1-800-82-SHARP by Monday, April 29th.

For spanish support groups please see www.sharp.com/espanol

For More Information
To register for a support group or seminar, call our voice mail at 619-667-1821. Please leave your name, phone number and the name of the group or seminar you're interested in attending. A staff member will return your call to confirm your request.

 
To learn more about Sharp HospiceCare, call 619-667-1900. To find a Sharp-affiliated physician, search for a San Diego doctor or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To find general information about hospice care, read the Home Care and Hospice News archive.