While many people look forward to the yearly holiday traditions, gatherings with family and friends and general good feelings associated with the season, some people dread the holidays. For those who have lost a loved one during the past year, the holidays may emphasize their grief.

 

The holidays are especially difficult for people who are grieving. Often, friends and family members of those affected by loss are unsure how to act or what to say to support their grieving loved one during the holidays. Hospice of Southern West Virginia will host a three-week grief support session to enhance coping skills for this time of year. The sessions will take place Nov. 1, 8 and 15th at Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Central Baptist Church in Hinton from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the Hospice of Southern West Virginia Nancy Wickham Administrative Office Building in Beckley from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Classes are free and available to all members of the community who are ages 18 and older, even if their loved one never participated in hospice services. Please call (304) 255-6404 to register for Coping with the Holidays.