Grief Support Groups
Cornerstone of Hope offers a personalized support group experience, open to all, regardless of ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds.
We offer structured grief support groups each quarter led by professional facilitators. Our grief support groups have a specialized curriculum according to the type of loss experienced and are designed to support the unique needs of grievers. At the weekly support groups, facilitators guide participants through issues specific to the loss type, and provide opportunities for them to share their feelings and experiences. Each group meets for 8-10 weeks.
In order to participate in a support group, one must schedule an assessment and pay a one-time fee.
Your assessment must be completed at least two weeks prior to the start of the group in order to enroll. Call us at 216-524–4673 to schedule or click the button below.
What should I expect?
Our journey together begins with a fixed set of individuals, and no new members will be added during the session
Prior to the beginning of each session, a complimentary dinner is provided to promote fellowship and foster relationships
Weekly materials that include readings, resources, and exercises to help you make the most of your group experience
Our Support Group Calendar is updated annually with pertinent dates
Each meeting is two hours in length, in a comfortable, safe environment
Led by professionally trained and experienced facilitators
Support Groups
Adult Grief
The death of a loved one can deeply impact every area of life. This group welcomes adults grieving any relationship loss and offers support, connection, and hope through shared experiences.
Child Loss
The death of a child leaves parents feeling heartbroken and alone. This group brings parents together, regardless of the child’s age, to find support, understanding, and hope.
Children’s Grief
Through education, peer support, and art therapy, children are given a safe space to explore their grief, express emotions, and find hope after loss.
Complicated Loss
Grief can feel especially difficult when relationships were strained or affected by addiction, mental health issues, abuse, or other challenges. This group offers a safe place to process conflicting emotions, gain support, and move forward.
Grandparent Grief
Grandparents often carry a double burden after the loss of a grandchild while also supporting their grieving child. This group offers understanding, support, and connection with others facing a similar loss.
Murder Loss
The murder of a loved one is a sudden and traumatic loss that can feel isolating and overwhelming. This group provides support, education, and understanding for those grieving this unique experience.
Parent Loss
The death of a parent can leave a lasting emptiness no matter your age or stage of life. This group offers support, understanding, and connection for those grieving the loss of a parent.
Perinatal and Infant Loss
Losing a child during pregnancy or infancy is a devastating loss that is not always fully understood by others. This group provides support, connection, and hope for parents grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal, or infant loss.
Sibling Loss
The death of a sibling can change lifelong relationships, family dynamics, and one’s sense of identity. This group offers support, understanding, and connection for those grieving the loss of a brother or sister.
Substance-Related Loss
The death of a loved one from substance use can leave families with unanswered questions and complex emotions. This group offers support, education, and hope alongside others who understand this unique loss.
Suicide Loss
Grief after suicide often carries unique challenges, questions, and stigma. This group provides support, education, and understanding for individuals navigating the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Suicide Loss for Parents
The suicide of a child brings overwhelming grief and unique challenges for parents. This group offers compassionate support, understanding, and connection with others facing this profound loss.
Spouse Loss
The death of a spouse or significant other can leave a tremendous void in daily life. This group offers support, encouragement, and hope for those grieving the loss of a partner.
Teen Grief
Through education, peer support, and creative expression, teens are encouraged to explore their grief, connect with others, and find hope after loss.
Young Adult Grief
This group is designed for adults ages 18–32 grieving the death of a loved one. Participants can connect with peers, gain support, and navigate grief alongside others in a similar stage of life.
“This group experience has given me the hope to go on and the realization that although things are different, there is the ability to move onward. It is good to be able to share with those that have walked the same path.”
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5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
(216) 524–4673
253 N. State Street, Suite 200
Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 824–4285
2963 Blue Jacket Court
Lima, Ohio 45806
(419) 581–9138
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