| Term | Bereavement and Grief Support Groups |
|---|---|
| Code | PN-8100.1000 |
| Definition | Mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced a loss such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation and are trying to cope with their grief as a result. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together. |
| Created | 12/8/10 |
| Changed | 2/3/22 |
| Use References |
Bereavement Support Groups Grief and Loss Support Groups Grief Related Support Groups Grief Support Groups Grieving Support Groups |
| See Also References |
Bereavement and Grief Counseling (RP-1400.8000-100) Bereavement Volunteer Opportunities (PX-1800.1000) Death and Dying Education/Information (PH-6200.1800) Death Certification/Burial Arrangements (PB) Pastoral Care (LH-6300.6400) |
| External Classification Terms |
Counseling (NTE F60) Counseling (UW 7.1.01.01) Individual, Family and Community Support (USA IF-330) Individual/Family Services (CAN IF-330) Mental Health (ACH L-01) Personal Social Services (NTE P50) Personal Social Services (NPC P05) |
| Related Concepts |
Death and Dying Organization/Facility Type |
| Facet | Organization/Facility Type |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | The Self-Help Sourcebook: Finding and Forming Mutual Aid Self-Help Groups, Fourth Edition, American Self-Help Clearinghouse, Riverside Medical Center, Denville, NJ, 1992 |
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