Hospice News August 2, 2024
New Jersey-based Hunterdon Hospice has relaunched its bereavement program aimed at supporting loved ones who have experienced a traumatic loss.
The hospice provider temporarily halted the eight-week grief support program during the COVID-19 pandemic due to social distancing requirements. Set to restart on Aug. 20, the group sessions will occur weekly on Tuesdays at Hunterdon Hospice’s office location in Flemington, New Jersey.
This marks the fourth iteration of the program, which is designed to help individuals coping with the loss of a loved one due to suicide or drug overdose. These deaths can be traumatizing and bring on complicated grief experiences, with some individuals needing greater support compared to other types of losses, according to Laura Suozzo, licensed clinical social...