Healing with Heart Supporting You Through Every Step of Grief - A Bereavement Newsletter
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FEBRUARY 2026 SUPPORT GROUPS Where Grief Meets Community
Sharing your experiences can ease feelings of isolation, provide emotional relief, and help you gain insight and coping strategies. Whether you choose to speak or simply listen, support groups can be a powerful step toward healing. Our support groups offer a safe, welcoming space to share, learn, and heal. Most groups are held online via Zoom. All California residents are welcome. Space is limited, and registration/screening is required.
General Grief & Loss Group Thursdays ǀ 10:30 AM – Noon Partner/Spouse Loss Group Mondays ǀ 1:00 – 2:30 PM Mondays ǀ 6:00 – 7:30 PM Tuesdays ǀ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sudden & Unexpected Loss Group Wednesdays ǀ 5:30 – 7:00 PM In-Person General Grief Group 2 ND & 4 th Wednesdays ǀ 5:00 – 6:30 PM Fridays ǀ 12:30 – 2:00 PM Call for location Movement Through Grief Group Fridays ǀ 11:00 AM – Noon Call for location Journey Through Grief Book Club Every other Monday ǀ 5:30 – 6:30 PM Call for dates and book selection
Wednesdays ǀ 5:30 – 7:00 PM NEW 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays ǀ 4:00 – 5:30 PM Thursdays ǀ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Caregiver Support Group Tuesdays ǀ 11:00 AM - Noon Parent Loss Group Tuesdays ǀ 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Healing Through Creativity – Expressive Arts Grief Support Group for Adults NEW Eight-Week Session. $120 for the series. Fridays ǀ 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Mar. 6 – Apr. 24, 2026) Escondido - Call for more information First session on March 6
1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays ǀ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays ǀ 6:00 – 7:30 PM Young Adult Grief Group Wednesdays ǀ 5:30 – 6:30 PM Child Loss Group 1 st and 3 rd Mondays ǀ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays ǀ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Griefinfo@ehospice.org ǀ 833.349.2054 to register or for more information. https://elizabethhospice.org/grief-support/
We offer specialized peer-based support groups for children ages 3-17 at our children’s grief centers in Escondido and Mission Valley. Groups are also available at elementary, middle, and high school campuses throughout San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County. For more information, contact Childrensbereavement@ehospice.org or 760.223.7377. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has been providing medical and emotional support to adults and children facing the challenges of an advanced, life-limiting illness and restoring hope to those who are grieving. The Elizabeth Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization. Federal Tax ID 95-3275679. Rev. 1. 21 .2 6
No child should grieve alone.
Caring for community members is a key element of our mission at The Elizabeth Hospice. Highly trained, compassionate professionals and volunteers in our Children’s Bereavement Program support children through their grief and loss. Services are free of charge and open to everyone in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County.
Children’s Grief Support Groups
Camp Spero
School-Based Grief Support Groups 8-week, onsite program 22 school districts Grade 2 to Grade 12
Community Grief Education & Support Crisis intervention for students and faculty Grief and loss training for professionals Speaking engagements
Grief-related activities Traditional camp fun
Biweekly, 90-minute, evening sessions Concurrent parent/ guardian groups Escondido and Mission Valley locations Ages 3 to 17
Newcomer and Alumni camps Ages 7 to 17
For more information, email childrensbereavement@ehospice.org or call 760-223-7337 .
elizabethhospice.org | 800.797.2050
Cuddle Keepsakes preserve memories of a loved one who has passed away. The Elizabeth Hospice provides bereaved families in the community
with precious keepsakes made from an article of clothing from their loved one.
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