This monthly, two-hour workshop is a good place to start if you experienced a recent loss, or are just beginning to feel the impact of the death.
You'll learn about what's expected during the first year of grief, along with helpful coping strategies.
The group meets the second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration is required and is open one month prior to the start of the group; call (425) 899-1077.
To support our community in response to COVID-19, we are offering support groups in-person and online.
We recognize that your loss is very individual, so we offer a variety of support groups to accommodate different grieving styles and circumstances.
Navigating Through Grief
A six‐week, two‐hour support group for adults that provides a safe environment for those coping with the death of a loved one. You will receive information and emotional support, obtain new insights, discuss skills for coping, and learn how to adjust to your loss.
Tuesdays, November 12 - December 17, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Space is limited; registration is required. Please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Mindfulness Meditation Support Group
This six-week support group series is for individuals who have experienced a death of a loved one and wish to explore mindfulness meditation exercises to address grief and loss. Exercises are chair and mat based.
This group appeals to those who process grief through activity outlets better than with traditional talk-therapy approaches. Space is limited.
Thursdays, January 16 - February 20 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Space is limited; registration and assessment is required. Please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Creative Expressions of Grief
A six week, two hour support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one and wish to creatively explore mourning and life changes.
This support group appeals to those who process grief through activities and creative outlets better than with traditional talk-therapy approaches.
No previous art or writing experience necessary. All materials are included.
Fridays, February 7 - March 14 | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Registration and assessment is required, and opens one month prior to the start of the group. Please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Seasonal programs are offered for support during those times of the year that can often trigger more intense grief. Special focus programs target a specific type of loss or audience to offer specific support.
Please call (425) 899-1077 to register or to get more information about these events.
Women's Support Group
We will discuss the unique challenges facing women in times of grief. You will be encouraged to share about your loss and discuss coping strategies. A new topic will be discussed each month.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month | 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration is required; please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Till Death Do Us Part
This is a six-week, two-hour support group specifically designed for those who have lost a spouse. We believe experiencing the compassion and understanding of those sharing a similar loss can be of great comfort to you. Under the guidance of a facilitator, we provide a safe space to explore and understand the hard truths of spousal loss. Each session will address normal and sometimes overwhelming issues to losing a spouse and how to help yourself as you mourn this significant loss.
Tuesdays, November 12 - December 17 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Space is limited; registration is required. Please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Spousal Loss Group
We will review general grief and loss reactions and then discuss the unique challenges faced after the death of a spouse.
February 2025 | TBD
Registration is required; please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Parent Loss Support Group
We will review general grief and loss reactions and discuss the unique challenges faced after the death of a parent.
May 2025 | TBD
Registration is required; please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Parents Supporting Grieving Children
We will discuss the challenges facing children in times of grief and how parents/caregivers can support them. This one day 2-hour educational class will provide strategies to talk to children and assist them in coping with the loss. This is also an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers that are experiencing similar questions about supporting children.
2025 | TBD
Registration and assessment is required; please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
To support our community in response to COVID-19, we are offering support groups in-person and online.
Please call 425-899-1077 to register or to get more information about these events.
Hope for the Holidays
We will review additional challenges and complications that you might experience during the holiday season, offer ideas for coping and making plans for the holidays ahead.
Monday, November 11 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Space is limited; registration is requested. Please call a bereavement coordinator at (425) 899-1077.
Rose Garden Memorial Ceremony
This 30‐minute ceremony (followed by a reception) is a community‐wide event to remember and honor those who have died.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. | Gene & Irene Wockner Hospice Center | 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland 98034.
