Holidays Can Be Difficult Following the Loss of Someone Special – Providence Hospice Can Help

Oct 16, 2008

WHAT: Have you experienced a recent loss? Are you dreading the holidays? Sponsored by the Providence Hospice Community Care Program, “Get Me Through The Holidays: 10 Strategies for Coping with Loss” will provide information on coping with a loss during the holiday season and any other days that hold special meaning.

WHEN/WHERE: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8
7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Mother Gamelin Room
10150 S.E. 32nd Ave., Milwaukie

7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6
2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Souther Classrooms (use East Pavilion entrance – by the fountain)
9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland

7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12
Cancer Center Amphitheater
2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20
Social Room
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland

10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Dundee/Sherwood Rooms
1001 Providence Drive, Newberg

DETAILS: Some days can be especially painful after the death of a loved one. This free seminar helps people who are grieving discover practical and meaningful ways to cope during the holidays. In addition, those supporting someone who has experienced a loss can benefit from the information provided in this seminar.

Facilitated by trained hospice staff, the Providence Hospice Community Care seminars offer simple and effective tools that help people turn their compassion into action.

Space is limited and registration is suggested. For more information or to register for this free seminar call Anne Kister at 503-215-4636.