Are you grieving the loss of a pet? Do you have an aging pet and are anticipating the loss? Stuck in fear and heartache? Does it feel like this loss may seem insignificant to others? Although everyone experiences grief, it is a unique process for each individual. Learn more about how to cope and work through your grief. Join this seminar to begin to address these feelings and connect with others who have similar experiences.

Although everyone experiences grief, it is a unique process for each individual. What is grief? How do you manage it? When will it be over? What can I do to start feeling better? I just want my life back, how do I do that?  Looking for answers? Attend this one hour session that is aimed to answer your questions and hopefully provide you with some coping tools to start the healing process.

All care team members across the MaineHealth system are invited to join this 1 hour virtual seminar, offered on multiple dates.

Do you have questions, scheduling suggestions or are interested in training to be a facilitator yourself? Please email the instructor Gisele Biron at mhmgcareteambereavement@mainehealth.org 

Although the holidays are usually regarded as happy celebrations, many of us approach the holiday season with trepidation.  When you have lost people you love, their death(s) can overshadow or outright stifle the joy of the holiday season.  Sentimental reminders abound, with movies, songs, and ads focusing on families and spending time with loved ones. 

Do you struggle with feeling sad or lonely at this time of year?  Are you at a loss as to how to respond to friends and family who wonder why you are not in the holiday spirit?  Would you like to learn more about how to cope over the next few weeks? Please join us for an informative 1-hour session which will review:

• What is grief?
• Triggers
• Coping Tools
• Communication
• Resources 

Do you have questions, scheduling suggestions or are interested in training to be a facilitator yourself? Please email the instructor Gisele Biron at mhmgcareteambereavement@mainehealth.org 

Have you experienced personal or professional loss? Would you like a place to share your thoughts and feelings?  All care team members are invited to join this free, 6-week bereavement support group, led by fellow care team member Gisele Biron, a compassionate, trained bereavement facilitator with over 10 years of experience.

The pilot “Growing Through Grief” bereavement support group is open to any care team member who is processing and/or struggling with personal or professional loss.

Participants will be introduced to tools and coping skills to assist them in the grieving process, come together with fellow care team members who share their experiences and be reminded that they are not alone in their grief. Take time for yourself with this free activity, offered to all MaineHealth care team members.

The facilitator would like you to complete this brief intake form which should be emailed to mhmgcareteambereavement@mainehealth.org. 

Do you have questions, scheduling suggestions or are interested in training to be a facilitator yourself? Please email the facilitator Gisele Biron at mhmgcareteambereavement@mainehealth.org 

This class is intended to be a follow-up for people who have already attended Grief During the Holidays, but is open to all interested people. Come talk about your experience and hear experiences and tips from colleagues.