CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but for those grieving the loss of a loved one — especially to a substance-related death — it can also bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and emotional pain.
To help provide support and healing during this difficult season, Adventist Health Clear Lake is hosting “Holding Space: Grief Support Group,” a free community program designed to offer compassion, understanding and guidance.
The group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building F on the Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital campus (lower level parking lot) on Dec. 16.
The session is open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one due to a substance-related death, regardless of when the loss occurred.
Led by experienced facilitators from Adventist Health Clear Lake, the group provides a safe and supportive environment where participants can:
• Share their experiences and connect with others who understand their grief;
• Learn healthy coping strategies for navigating the emotional challenges of the holiday
season;
• Discover meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones during the holidays;
• Receive comfort and encouragement from others walking a similar path.
“The holidays can amplify grief and make people feel more isolated,” said Fiona Bullock, palliative care social worker at Adventist Health Clear Lake. “Our goal is to create a caring space where individuals can talk openly about their loss, find comfort in shared understanding, and learn gentle ways to care for themselves through the season.”
The program is free of charge, and refreshments will be served.
No registration is required.
For more information, please call 707-995-5817.