Posted on September 30, 2015
Paint a canvas full of fall colors with our Art Therapist, Lois Merrill on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Sip some apple cider as Lois instructs the class on painting a fall tree scene.
The Paint & Sip is free of charge and open to the public. All materials will be provided.
Class is limited to 20 participants, so register early! Call Lois Merrill at 740-432-7440 to register. The Hospice of Guernsey office is located at 9711 East Pike Road, Cambridge, OH 43725.
Posted on September 23, 2015
Fall is now upon us! Fall forces us to reevaluate some things. Our wardrobe is one of them. It is time to pull out the heavier insulation! We need extra protection from the elements and surrounding environment. This may also be true for you at this point in your grief journey. Extra or additional precautions must be taken for you to get through this season of life. It is important for you to take care of your emotional needs as well as your
physical needs. This is a time in your life when it is vital for you to express your feelings, ask and accept help, and be kind to yourself. You also need to get plenty of rest, eat healthy, and be alert for physical problems. You may also begin to set short term and long term goals. You may want to try a new activity, such as joining a club or organization, take a new course, do some volunteer work, or evaluate your career goals. Whatever the case may be, find a purpose for the season in which you are now living. We at hospice will be glad to help in any way we can. Many activities are lined up for the upcoming month. It would be great to see you at some of them. Check your calendar and plan ahead.
October 12- Lunch Bunch at noon at Mr. Lee’s.
October 13– Lunch Bunch at Annie K’s at NOON.
October 15-Suicide Survivor’s Group @ 6:00pm at Mr. Lee’s
October 22-Breakfast group at 9:00 am @ Patty’s Place in Belle Valley.
October 27– Support group @ 5:30pm at the Hospice office
Contact me with any questions at 740-432-7440.
Blessings,
Terri Wootton LISW, ACHP-SW
Bereavement Coordinator
Posted on August 20, 2015
It’s really hard to believe that we are heading into fall. The days are getting shorter, and the evenings are cooler. Change is in the air. For many of you, change took place days, weeks or months ago. Life changes forever when you lose a loved one. It’s as if you are forced to join a club in which you want NO part! Just as we have no control over the calendar and the seasons, we also had no control over the death of our loved ones. The only thing we do have control over is our attitude and how we are going to live with the hand we have been dealt. I can only say to you that things will get easier. In the meanwhile, it is important to surround yourself with positive people, let the tears flow as needed, and remember to live your life as to honor your loved one. Seasons come and go, but memories will live on forever.
I am really grateful that I have the opportunity to speak words into your life each month. I only hope that some of them bring you hope. Many of you I have never met, but I want you to know that you are precious to us here at Hospice, and we are here to help in any way that we can. Along with one-on-one time, we offer many group activities. I hope you will take advantage of any that sound interesting or helpful. If you have any questions about anything, feel free to call me at 740-432-7440.
Remember: We are in the process of transitioning this mailing from paper form to computer. Beginning next month (October), this calendar of events will be available online only UNLESS you let me know. I will be willing to keep you on the mailing list IF you request. We are trying to cut down on some expense. Sorry for any inconvenience. I hope you will look for us online at: www.hospiceofguernsey.com.
September activities:
September 8- “Lunch Bunch” at Annie K’s in Barnesville at noon.
September 14- “Lunch Bunch” at Mr. Lee’s in Cambridge at noon.
Suicide Survivor’s Support Group cancelled this month.
September 22- Support Group at 5:30 p. m. at the Hospice office.
September 24- Breakfast Support Group at 9:00 a.m. @ Patty’s Place in Belle Valley.
September 27- Out of the Darkness Walk for Survivor’s of Suicide from 2-4 pm in Newcomerstown. Register at OutoftheDarkness.org. We can carpool together if interested. Contact me here at hospice.
May a smile touch your soul today!
Terri Wootton MSW, LISW
Bereavement Coordinator
Posted on July 22, 2015
The summer is quickly slipping away. Summer will soon turn into fall. And whether it has been a week, a month, or a year since the loss of your loved one, you will soon realize that life still goes on. As much as we feel that the whole world should stop when our loved one dies, (for ours certainly did) the seasons continue to come and go. And we are forced to adjust.
All the feelings that overwhelm you when a loved one dies deserve your attention. They are important openings to greater awareness: about the relationship you shared, your own needs, the meaning of life. And they take time!!! They are also the steps to your recovery, for there is no way out but through. Only by letting yourself experience grief can you move beyond it. Beyond—not to your old way of being or what once was “normal”, but beyond to fully integrating loss into your life, to richer understanding, renewed purpose, and deeper spirituality.
Grieving is painful and demanding. But healing does come. The deep pain will subside and you will find yourself able to reflect on your loved one, how your life was and how it is now, and begin to think about how your life will be in the future. Personally, I lost my best friend. The void still exists when I can no longer share the excitement and pictures of my grandbaby or just pick up the phone and talk about my day! A BIG sigh …but I can testify that the pain has lessened in intensity. It no longer consumes me, but I will never forget her. She, in many ways, helped shape me into how I respond today. She will always be present in my life.
You don’t have to go through this time alone. As part of our Hospice family, please take advantage of the services we offer. I am also available by phone or appointment.
August activities at Hospice:
Aug. 10: “Lunch Bunch” at Mr. Lee’s at 12:00. Lunch on your own. It is a time of food and fellowship with others who have suffered a loss. For information, call 740-432-7440.
Aug.11: Support lunch group @ Annie K’s in Barnesville @ 11:00 am.
The breakfast support group that always met @ Mr. Lees has been cancelled until further notice.
Aug. 20: Monthly Suicide Survivor’s Support Group @ 6:00 pm @ Mr. Lee’s.
Aug. 25: Monthly Support Group @ 5:30 pm @ the Hospice office CANCELLED for the Month.
Aug. 27: Breakfast Support Group @ Patty’s Place in Caldwell @ 9:00 am
FYI: We are in the process of transitioning this mailing from paper form to computer. As of October, this calendar of events will be available online only UNLESS you let me know. I will be willing to keep you on the paper mailing list IF you request. We are trying to cut down on some expense. Sorry for any inconvenience. I hope you will look for us online at: www.hospiceofguernsey.com.
Hope to see you or talk with you soon!
Terri Wootton MSW, LISW
Bereavement Coordinator
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