Bereavement Groups

There are many types of support groups everywhere, but bereavement groups are specifically for losing a loved one. It's normally a group of people that are going through the same experience as you and they can relate to everything you are feeling. They would be able to provide a support by making suggestions on how to cope or just guiding you through the stages of the grief. New relationships can develop in this types of situations and a close bond can form. Even though someone has been lost, a new person can be found.

Here are two local bereavement groups that are in Charlotte - "The Respite, A Center of Grief & Hope" and "Soul Widows."

The first is designated to people who have suffered a great tragedy, a loss of a loved one, a trauma or life shaking event. The group uses a holistic approach to provide a variety of healing methods and offers hope to anyone that's in need of it. They want the feeling of grief to feel welcome, so that hope can be provided for the next day.

The second is for widows who have experienced the loss of their spouse or significant other. An intimate group setting is provided, so that the women feel comfortable in sharing their grief by speaking and listening to each other's stories. Each person can tell their story, while having the feeling of support at the sametime by being in a safe environment.

I discussed the idea bereavement groups with a few people, some said they would attend if the situation came about that they lost someone and I also talked with someone that had actually been. She said it helped it very much and she was glad she went.