Grief Counseling in Orland Park, Illinois

Group Support Workshop for Grief

Date/Time: Meeting Every Thursday evenings 5PM to 6PM (except holidays)
Location: White Oak Institute – Orland Park
Therapist: Kristin Low, LPC, LNHA
Cost: First session is free of charge, then $40 per session (not covered by insurance)

At White Oak Institute, we understand that grief is one of life’s most profound challenges. Our weekly Grief Counseling support group workshop offers a safe and compassionate space to navigate the complexities of loss and healing. Whether your grief stems from a recent loss or one that still feels fresh after years, this group is here to support you as you process emotions, explore coping strategies, and find a path toward healing.

Led by an experienced therapist, the group fosters connection and understanding among individuals who share similar experiences. Together, we’ll explore grief models, share memories, and discuss healthy ways to cope with the “why” and “what-ifs” that accompany loss. This group is not about fixing grief but walking alongside it, offering tools and support to help you find hope and resilience in your journey.

You don’t have to face this alone. Join us at White Oak Institute’s Grief Counseling support group, where healing happens together.

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Understanding Grief and Its Impact

Grief is one of the most challenging transitions in life. While we know that nothing is permanent, the reality of loss can still knock us down. It’s okay to not be okay during this process. The loss of someone significant—whether sudden or expected—can alter the course of our future, leaving us with questions, regrets, and a profound sense of emptiness.

Grief is a messy, emotional journey that we must go through to find healing, even when our instincts drive us to avoid pain. This group is designed to help participants process and understand the complexities of grief. You’ll learn that the emotions and thoughts you experience, such as the first smile after loss feeling unnatural, are a normal part of healing.

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What You’ll Explore in Our Grief Counseling Workshop

Our weekly sessions offer a structured yet compassionate environment to address the many facets of grief. Topics and activities include:

  • Sharing memories and honoring your lost loved one
  • Identifying and processing difficult emotions
  • Learning grief models and stages
  • Exploring healthy coping strategies
  • Understanding the “why” behind your feelings
  • Recognizing and addressing unhealthy behaviors
  • Focusing on the future with hope and resilience
  • Exploring concepts like complicated grief, broken heart syndrome, and depression
  • Engaging with tools like ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and grief music albums

This support group fosters connection, understanding, and healing, offering a safe space for you to navigate your grief journey.

Common Questions about Grief Counseling

What is the purpose of the Grief Counseling support group at White Oak Institute?

The Grief Counseling support group at White Oak Institute provides a safe and compassionate environment for individuals to navigate the complexities of loss and healing. It offers support in processing emotions, exploring coping strategies, and finding a path toward healing.

Anyone experiencing grief, whether from a recent loss or one that still feels fresh after years, can benefit from this group. It is designed to support individuals as they process emotions and seek healing.

The sessions cover various aspects of grief, including sharing memories, identifying and processing difficult emotions, learning about grief models and stages, exploring healthy coping strategies, understanding the reasons behind certain feelings, recognizing and addressing unhealthy behaviors, focusing on the future with hope and resilience, and engaging with tools like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and grief music albums.

Each session of the Grief Counseling support group typically lasts one hour, allowing ample time for participants to share, process emotions, and engage in meaningful discussions guided by the therapist. If you would perfer more one-on-one time, you may want to speak to an individual counseling therapist.

During each session, participants engage in discussions facilitated by the therapist, exploring topics such as grief stages, coping strategies, and shared memories. The sessions are interactive yet respectful, providing a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to participate at their own pace.

Absolutely. Grief has no timeline, and the support group welcomes individuals who are dealing with losses both recent and from years past. The group provides a space to process unresolved emotions and find comfort in shared experiences.

Ready to process your grief in a supportive, understanding environment?
Join our Grief Counseling support group today.