We believe bereavement is a precious time in a person’s life and hope the resources provided will help allow those to better understand and cope with grief. Please reach out to us if you need additional resources or specialized help with moving forward from your loss.
The journey of grieving and how to find healing.
Most people think they know something about handling grief until they have experienced it. No matter how well prepared we are for the loss of a family member or friend, we can be caught off guard by the depth of our emotions. We find ourselves reacting in ways we had not anticipated and often find that our beliefs and relationships with others undergo trying times.
The grief process has a life of its own. It is a unique and profound time. We face what we have lost, our own mortality, and the challenge of learning to live without that special person. The journey can be overwhelming, confusing and even frightening, because our feelings are so intense and often out of control. It takes time, compassion for yourself and a willingness to allow this grief to evolve into a healing experience and renewed life.
If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, please reach out to our bereavement coordinator, Celeste Miller, MA, LPC at (210) 227-8221. Celeste works as a Bereavement Coordinator for Porter Loring Family Care Services. She follows up with all Porter Loring families with letters and phone calls assessing their needs and inviting them to grief support groups specific to their loss. Celeste facilitates these bereavement support groups, which are not only for Porter Loring families, but are open to the entire San Antonio community.
Click here to view our helpful tips for how to manage grief in a healthy way, so you and your loved ones can take the first steps together towards healing.
Know that you’re not alone. We can help you find peace and healing.
Our support groups are open to anyone in the community who is struggling with the loss of a loved one. Please call Celeste Miller (210) 227-8221 to learn more about the group that would be most appropriate for you and to reserve a spot.
This group of men 65 and older, invite you to join them fellowship as you grieve the loss of your wife. This ongoing group will focus on the different characteristics grieving men share, including, coping with loneliness. It is a place to honor your wife while moving towards a renewed and meaningful life.
This is an ongoing group for middle-aged and younger men facing the challenges of losing their wives. Their goal is to discover how to care for their families, manage their life in the midst of their grief and live on in the world.
This group is open to women 60 and older who have lost a husband and would like to join with other women in a journey of sharing, comfort and healing. “Women in Grief” will provide you a safe place to explore the roots of your grief, learn ways to express and cope with it, and move on to a more refreshed and renewed life when you are ready.
This is an eight session Grief Support Class for middle-aged and younger women who face the special challenge of losing their husbands early in life. Attending all sessions is most beneficial, therefore no new participants are accepted after the second session. Please call Celeste Miller at (210) 227-8221 to inquire starting dates for Class Sessions.
A very special group for parents who have lost a child of any age (child or adult). It is an open group welcoming any parent seeking support through this tender and powerful time. Members of the group work hard to honor their sorrow, and at the same time discover hope and meaning in their lives.
Connecting with others who accept and affirm one’s life journey is crucial in the grief journey. This eight-week class has been created as a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community are assured a safe environment where they can embrace their grief, learn to bear it, and discover ways to heal. Attending all eight sessions is most beneficial, therefore no new participants are accepted after the second session. Please call Darwin Huartson (210) 227-8221 to inquire starting dates for Class Sessions.
Porter Loring Family Care Services provides an eight-week, Making Your Grief Count program designed to create a safe space for participants to embrace their grief, learn to bear it and discover ways to heal. These programs are open to those who have experienced all types of losses and are located at multiple locations within the community. Due to the nature of the program, no new participants will be accepted after the second session. For more information about the location of the current program or to schedule one at your place of worship please call Celeste Miller at (210) 227-8221.
Please click here to see a schedule of our current Making Your Grief Count programs.
Porter Loring Family Care Services sponsors a variety of scheduled presentations for “Healing Holidays” workshops from October through December every year throughout the San Antonio community. Please call Celeste Miller at (210) 227-8221 for a schedule of the presentations during the holiday season.
A list of books we recommend to help you along your journey.
Reading about grief can help you understand what you’re going through and help to ensure that you are not alone. It can also help you develop ways to take care of yourself as you navigate this powerful experience. There is a vast array of books written on the subject. We encourage you to explore them and find the ones that speak to you. Below is a list to start with that many families have reported to be helpful. Some can be found on audio tape as well.
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