Grief and Healing in NC
Grief and Healing
Grief is an emotional response to loss and encompasses a range of feelings from sadness and despair to anger and confusion. While there are common elements of grief, every person grieves in their own unique way and at their own pace. Grief can impact your whole being: physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The Center for Grief and Healing at Carolina Caring understands the complexities of loss and is here to support you on your path to healing.
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Counseling Services
Grief counseling and supportive resources is offered at no cost to families of hospice patients for up to 13 months following a death. For the community, our grief services are provided at no cost to anyone who has experienced a loss due to a death.
Support Groups and Events
Grief support groups provide a safe, accepting space for individuals to share their experiences with others navigating similar losses. All of our support groups are free and open to Carolina Caring clients and those in the community who have experienced loss.
Brighter Days for Children
Our Brighter Days program offers grief support for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Our team works with the children individually, and in groups, with grief workshops offered throughout the year. One of the highlights of the program is the Brighter Days Grief Camps offered during the summer months. The camps promote healing through conversation, memory-making activities, and camaraderie while providing healthy ways to process and express their grief.
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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.
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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.
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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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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@www.carolinacaring.org .
Loss of Spouse Group
Carolina Caring is offering a 5-week support group for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse or a companion.
This group meets Wednesdays from January 15th to February 12th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Please register by Friday, January 10th, 2025.
Carolina Caring – 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC
This group also meets Wednesdays from January 29th to February 26th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Please register by Friday, January 24th, 2025.
Carolina Caring – 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC
Alzheimer’s Group
Support groups offer caregivers and family members the opportunity to ask questions, share stories, give/receive comfort and advice, and learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. They can also be a place to exhale. Due to the other group members having “been there”, they may be more likely to listen compassionately to expressions of guilt, frustration, or anxiety. By blending support and knowledge, an Alzheimer’s support group is a resource that can’t be replicated just by reading up on the disease. For additional information contact: Queila Ramos – 828.783.3754 or Mark Hanna – 704.842.0510.
Tuesday, January 21st & February 18 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Myers Memorial United Methodist Church – 301 S New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC
Pause, Breathe, Relax – Virtual
Grab a blanket and a warm cup of tea as we join together to take an hour to care for ourselves. This workshop will provide the opportunity to participate in a variety of relaxations and moments of comfort paired with music. You will walk away with tangible tools for coping with stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness that may accompany your grief.
This workshop will be on Thursday, February 20th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
Please register by Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
“All There Is” – Virtual Podcast
This is a virtual group that will focus on loss and grief as we have conversations about the people we lose, the things they leave behind, and how to live on. This discussion will be based on “All There Is” – a free podcast series by Anderson Cooper. Prior to each group meeting, participants will be asked to listen to an assigned podcast for discussion; each podcast lasts approximately 45 minutes. This group will meet virtually using the Zoom platform and instructions to join will be provided.
This virtual group will meet on Thursday, February 6th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm and continue every Thursday through the month of February.
Please register by January 29th, 2025.
Grief with a Side of Pancakes
Have you ever wondered what grief and pancakes have in common? Join us for brunch as we explore grief and learn what pancakes have to do with it!
This group meets on Saturday, February 15th from 10:00am – 11:30am.
Please RSVP by February 7th, 2025.
Carolina Caring – 301 E. Centerview Street, China Grove, NC 28023
Good Mourning Coffee Groups
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 the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 9a to 10a:
Hickory Bread – 1756 Catawba Valley Blvd. SE in Hickory, NC 28602.
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9a to 10a:
Fryeday Coffee – 106 E. First Street, Unit B, Lowell, NC 28098.
Walk a Mile with Me
This is a support group for caregivers, spouses, and widows/widowers of veterans that fosters healing and provides a safe place to talk about the journey before and after losing a beloved veteran. This group meets virtually using the Zoom platform and requires registration. Instructions for participating are provided.
This group meets virtually the first Tuesday of every month at 1p.
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