Grief and Healing in NC
Grief and Healing
Grief is not linear. It is an emotional response to loss that can take the form of sadness, anxiety, anger, confusion, or even physical symptoms. While there are common elements of grief, every person grieves in their own unique way and at their own pace.
The Center for Grief and Healing at Carolina Caring is here to support you as you navigate loss. Our holistic approach recognizes and addresses the mental health challenges often connected with grief, including anxiety and depression.
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Hospice Bereavement Services
We walk alongside families through the grieving process, helping them find comfort, understanding, and hope as they navigate life after the death of their loved one. Hospice Bereavement is offered at no cost to families of hospice patients at Carolina Caring for up to 13 months following a death.
Community Counseling Program
The Community Counseling Program expands in-person or virtual grief and mental health support to anyone in the community who has experienced loss. Whether you’re coping with a major life transition, the impact of a serious illness, or the loss of a job, we provide a safe space to explore your feelings and manage your unique symptoms of grief.
Support Groups and Events
Support groups provide an open, accepting space for individuals to share their experiences with others who navigate similar losses. All of our support groups are free and open to Carolina Caring clients and those in the community who are experiencing loss.
Brighter Days for Children
Brighter Days is a special program for children who have experienced the loss of someone significant in their life. Using art, play, and memory-making activities, Brighter Days provides a safe, nurturing space where children can explore their feelings in ways that feel natural to them.
What Our Patients Say
Our Community
We are proud to bring equitable end-of-life care to communities across western North Carolina.
Why Choose Carolina Caring?
Since 1979, we have walked patients and their families through some of life’s toughest moments. At Carolina Caring, we are committed to helping families as they navigate their grief, ensuring they receive the compassionate support and guidance they need during times of loss.
Gold Seal of Approval
After meticulous reviews and evaluations, we are proud to have received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for home care quality and safety.
Award-Winning Care
Our dedication to patients and their families earned us the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award. This honor is reserved for the country’s highest-performing hospice providers.
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Grief and Healing
If you are a current patient or caregiver with Carolina Caring and need to speak to someone about your care, please call our main line at 828.466.0466. For all other inquires please complete this contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What support does Carolina Caring offer grieving individuals and families?
Carolina Caring provides a range of support services, including one-on-one grief counseling, support groups, grief workshops, educational resources.
Are Carolina Caring's grief workshops open to everyone?
Yes, grief support groups and grief workshops are open to both clients and community members who have experienced loss.
How long are counseling services available at Carolina Caring after a loss?
Grief counseling services are available for 13 months for families of hospice patients following the loss.
Who can attend Brighter Days Camp?
This camp is for children ages five to 16 who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives.
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Upcoming Events
All support groups are free and open to Carolina Caring clients as well as those in the community who have experienced loss.
At this time, most support groups require registration. Instructions for participating in virtual meetings will be provided.
Please register here or contact our staff at 828.466.0466 ext. 3201 or email wspurling@carolinacaring.org .
Carolina Caring’s Comfort Circle
Join us in a gentle space where yarn and memory intertwine. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this group offers a calming way to honor your grief through knitting and crocheting or a craft of your choice. As our hands create, our hearts find quiet companionship, reflection and healing.
Meets 1st Thursday of each month from 3p-4:30p:
Registration is not required
Carolina Caring – 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 – Building 2
Loss of Spouse or Significant Other
Carolina Caring is offering a 4-week support group for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse or companion.
Meets Mondays, September 29th and October 6, 13, and 20 from 5:30p to 7p:
Please Register by September 24th.
Carolina Caring – 7473 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Loss of Spouse or Significant Other
Carolina Caring is offering a 4-week support group for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse or a companion.
Meets Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 3p to 4:30p:
Please Register by September 30th.
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center – 1120 S. MLK Jr. Avenue, Salisbury, NC
Disenfranchised Grief Group
This virtual support group provides a compassionate space for individuals experiencing disenfranchised grief- grief that isn’t always acknowledged, validated, or supported by society. This group offers connection and understanding from others walking similar paths. This group will offer guided discussions, opportunities to share your stories, and ways to cope with this type of grief.
Meets Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 4:00p to 5:00p:
Please Register by September 29th.
Nurturing Yourself
Join in learning about the 5 aspects of yourself that grief most commonly affects: mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and social. Experience and cultivate ideas for nurturing these aspects of yourself as you grieve.
Meets October 7th from 3:00p to 4:30p:
Please Register by September 30th.
Carolina Caring – 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658
Game Night
Bring your favorite game or cards for an evening of fun and pizza with others who are on a path of healing.
Meets October 17th at 5p:
Please Register by October 15th.
Felting Class
Felting projects involve transforming loose fibers, typically wool, into a dense fabric or object. Like natural wool, our feelings in grief can be tangled, but with time and care, we can shape them in our healing. Felting takes a material and turns it into something soft, just as grief softens with time and makes us stronger. We will meet outdoors in the fall, which reminds us that even when things change, there is beauty in the changes.
Meets October 16th from 1p to 3p:
Keystone Overlook – 3975 Robinson Road, Newton NC 28658.
Good Mourning Coffee Group
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for an informal time of sharing and connecting with others who are on a journey of healing. No registration required.
Meets second Wednesday of each month, September 10 and October 8 from 9a to 10a:
Panera Bread – 2260 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
Fryday Coffee – 106 E st St Unit B, Lowell, NC
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