Support Groups

Summer 2013 Support Groups are free and open to the community. Groups are held at our various offices. Some groups require registration, and groups are subject to change. Please call 216.486.6838 for time and location. We offer adult support groups, art therapy programs and groups for children and families.

View our complete list of 2013 summer support groups here.

Adult Support Groups

Circle of Hope
A six-week education group for adults who have had a loved one die.  

Parents Together
A four-week support group for parents coping with the death of an adult child.

Hope and Healing
An on-going monthly support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one.

For the Young Adult
An on-going monthly grief support group for adults in their early 20s.

Branches of Hope
A six-week group for adults who have experienced the death of both parents.

New Beginnings
A monthly support group for young widows and widowers (age 55 and younger).

New Journey
A monthly support group for widows and widowers of any age.

Horizons
A monthly support group for older adults.

Parent Loss Group
A monthly group for adults adjusting to life after the death of a parent.

Massage Therapy
To help cope with stress, anxiety and fatigue. Call to schedule an appointment.

Yoga Matters
Weekly yoga class to help you tune into yourself and take care of your physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

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Art Therapy

Fabric and Feelings
A weekly group where participants use fabric techniques to create lasting memories. No sewing experience necessary.

Art Therapy Series
Closed weekly groups with a variety of themes such as scrap booking, art for relaxation and journal making.

Healing Art Workshops
One-night workshops that provide adults with a creative outlet for their grief.

View our Healing Arts Workshops:

• Monthly Scrapbook Night
• LGBT Art Therapy Group
• Circle of Hope Art Therapy Edition
• Gelatin Monoprints
• Legacy Banners
• Mandala Plates

*Funded in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

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Children & Family Support Groups

S.T.A.R.S.
A six week support group for grieving children ages 6-12. Children and adults meet separately.

Connections
A six-week support group for families who have experienced the death of a child. Children and parents meet separately.

Helping Hands/Healing Hearts
A monthly support group for children ages 6-13 and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Children and adults meet separately.

Bereavement Day Camps
One day and 3-day bereavement camps for grieving children ages 6-12.

Family Workshops
Holidays and special events for families that include creative activities to honor and commemorate the deceased loved one

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Click here to find our Grief Discussion Groups, a forum where you can share your stories, express your feelings and receive coping tips from others who are grieving and the professionals at the Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center.

Complete List of Support Groups

We offer a variety of support groups for anyone who has had a loved one die.

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