Friday, October 10, 2014
Grief Support Introduced Through Avalon Hospice
Avalon Hospice is introducing five new grief support groups, all open to the community and free of charge. Groups will serve the following five counties, which represent the territory for the Lawrenceburg office: Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, (Southern) Maury, Wayne.
All groups are facilitated by a licensed social worker with training in grief and bereavement, but the groups are truly led by the participants. Jodie Gonzalez, Avalon Hospice social worker, states "It is amazing to watch the healing that can occur when people are supported by each other after a loss."
By sharing their stories, the bereaved help each other through what is often the most difficult time in their lives.
The loss of a loved one can cause physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes which are often unexpected and painful.
Frequently, bereaved individuals try to avoid the pain by ignoring their feelings and avoiding reminders of their loved one. Others turn to alcohol or other substances to help numb the pain, which only prolongs the grieving process. By connecting with others who have similar experiences, group members are given a safe place to begin the process of healing.
This is one way that people can practice the self-care necessary to begin adjusting to life without their loved one, yet maintaining a connection to that person.,,Monthly meetings are scheduled at the following locations and open to everyone:.
Pleasantwood Apartments, 902 Hidden Acres Avenue, Mt Pleasant,Thursday, October 16, 6:00-7:00pm,, Mars Hill Baptist Church,630 Weakley Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, Thursday, October 23, noon-1:00pm,, Giles County Senior Center ,100 Senior Citizens Drive, Pulaski,Tuesday, October 28, 9:30-10:30am,,Wayne County Nursing Home,104 JV Mangubat Drive, Waynesboro,Thursday, October 30, 6:00-7:00pm,, Hohenwald Housing Authority,107 Allison Avenue, Hohenwald,Thursday, November 6, 6:00-7:00pm,
About Avalon Hospice,The philosophy of Avalon Hospice includes an individualized course of treatment based on the patient's wishes, the family's needs and the complex array of medical, emotional and social issues which accompany a terminal diagnosis.
Avalon offers services which include access to a network of community resources specifically arranged to provide comfort, reduce anxiety and allow quality time to be spent with the loved one. Their mission is to honor life and offer compassion to individuals and their families when facing a life-limiting illness.
Contact,Avalon Hospice,1407 North Locust Avenue, Suite 103,Lawrenceburg, TN 38464,Phone: (931) 244-6901,http://www.avalon-hospice.com
