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No One Should Grieve Alone
What Our Clients Say
“In my teen group, we shared our stories and learned how to grieve healthily. The biggest thing I learned is that there is not one proper way to grieve. We each grieve in our own way. It's okay to be angry, happy, depressed, shocked, confused, or annoyed while grieving. We are encouraged to feel all the emotions of grief. The other teens in my group understand because they also lost someone they love. I’m not alone.”
“When I don’t know where to turn as I grieve my child, the Grief and Loss Center is there for me. I’ve felt renewed and validated so many times by our monthly Zoom meetings. Even if I’m unable to talk, I always find myself able to help or be helped. Being in my group has been a giant step on my journey. Laurie’s ability to get people to manage their grief and move towards peace is her superpower. I’ve never known a more compassionate, sincere facilitator.”
“My baby brother died. I always get to talk about him when I come to SAM’s. He was so cute and sweet. I love him very much. I miss him a lot. I’m glad I get to tell everyone about him. It makes me feel better.”
Each of our support groups provides compassionate, no-cost spaces to share, listen, and begin rebuilding hope. We invite you to join one of our groups for children, teens, or adults.
If you or someone you care about needs extra support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Schedule a gentle introductory appointment for one of our grief support groups by calling 214-452-3105. We’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
We offer the following services:
Monthly virtual adult grief support groups
Monthly in-person SAM's program designed to help kindergartners through high school seniors and their families cope with the death of a loved one in a safe, caring setting.
Please don't hesitate to contact us at 214-452-3105 for more information.
This Month’s Digital Resource
One of the most important reminders is that support matters long after the first few weeks. Keep reaching out, say the name of the person who died, and don’t worry about having the perfect words. Sometimes listening, remembering, and simply being there are what someone needs most.
Ways to Support Someone Who is Grieving
In this helpful article, Howard E. LeWine, MD, shares simple ways to show up for someone who is grieving. Listen without trying to fix things, offer specific help, keep checking in, and remember that grief looks different for everyone
Our Approach
What Support Groups Offer
“As we shared in our Homicide Group, the members taught me the true meaning of the word compassion. I felt connected to these people from all different walks of life who unfortunately experienced the homicide of a loved one. Every month I was greeted and comforted by this amazing group of people who gave me hope when I felt so hopeless. My young son didn’t show an ounce of hesitation when he joined his SAM’s group. He learned ways to express his grief. He knows now he is not the only child in the world who has lost someone important to them. The Grief and Loss Center has become part of our family. The genuine love and support they have shown us is unmatched. They have taught me so much and lifted me through some of my darkest days.”
“When you’re a new person in the group, you feel very alone, but you begin to realize that you are not the only one going through the loss of your spouse. You see people who have been attending the group and have gotten better. The support group is a fellowship and is so comforting. Over time, as you see new people join the group, you see how much progress you’ve made and say, ‘I’m getting better’. There’s a symbiotic relationship between the members of the group.”
“The first time I shared my brother’s death with my Young Adult group, they truly knew how I was feeling. As I began to share my story and express how the aftermath of his accident was truly affecting my day-to-day, my life started to positively improve. In the group, I felt total freedom to honestly verbalize my severe guilt, bitter anger, and emotional exhaustion. Whether I was laughing, rambling, or crying, they all individually chose to sit with me in silence in my depths of hell, sharing my tears, applauding my accomplishments, accepting my boundaries, and supporting the new normal that I was rebuilding with my safe foundation.”
“The support groups at the Grief and Loss Center have been invaluable—offering understanding I can’t find anywhere else. Listening to others’ stories of love and loss, I found understanding and connection I never knew I needed”
