Gives folks an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to share experiences and to help each other in a quasi-social setting. . A gentle reminder that while men and women are indeed different it may be unwise to make any hard and fast rules about the bereaved condition in either men or women. We must not categorize the reaction of anyone in any kind of a situation. If folks are expected to behave in a preset manner it is quite likely they will do exactly that. Bereavement support continuum formal and informal.
Formal support is given through both individual and group counseling.
Informal support would include trained volunteers both at Hospice and the Community. The future of Bereavement Support in our culture. We must involve the Clergy, the Medical Profession and all Caregivers in Bereavement Support. Old Friends-New Friends . There is a difference.