State of the Heart Hospice is partnering with Oswalt Family Funeral Home in Winchester to present a series of adult Growing Through Grief sessions. The free meetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the evening Tuesday, July 8 and continuing each Tuesday evening through August 12. The meetings will be held at the funeral home, 1212 E. 100 South in Winchester.
“We are always looking for ways to partner with other groups in the community,” stated Marlene Black, Bereavement Specialist for State of the Heart. “We are a part of the community and realize the value of cooperative efforts to benefit residents of the community.” Joining Black in hosting the series is Betty Oswalt representing the funeral home. Registration is necessary and may be done by calling 1-800-417-7535
Black pointed out that a person need not have had any association with hospice care nor have any affiliation with the funeral home. “Anyone who is experiencing grief and loss issues is welcome to attend,” Black said. “We frequently hear from those who attend that the sessions are very beneficial. It allows those attending to learn that they are not alone in their grief and it is okay to talk about your loss. Once people realize they are not the only ones grieving, they open up and talk more openly about their feelings.”
With offices in Portland, Greenville and Coldwater, State of the Heart cares for families and patients in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness. The non-profit agency has served patients and families for 33 years. For more information about the free sessions please call 1-800-417-7535 and ask to speak to a member of the bereavement staff. Visit the agency web site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.
