How Can Circle of Life Help?
Our Bereavement team is comprised of trained professionals who support those struggling with grief and loss. We offer a variety of support groups, workshops and events to assist those who have experienced a loss. Please see below for a brief description of our services.



Overview
During your loved one’s illness, you may be too busy with caregiving to feel the full weight of your loss. After he or she passes away, your grief may come suddenly or happen over time, and the depth of your feelings may surprise you. It’s important that you get care for your emotional and spiritual health; understanding grief and the feelings attached to it are important steps in healing.
Lean on us when you need help coping with your loss. Our Bereavement Team offers grief support groups, an individual consultation for bereavement care-planning, grief education and workshops, and an extensive grief resource library to help you navigate your grief and heal from the death of a loved one.
Support Groups for Adults
Our grief support groups are closed groups that occur weekly for 6 weeks. Pre-registration for group is required (see below). Grief support groups are offered for individuals grieving the death of a person whom they loved. Groups provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to express their feelings and learn about the grieving process. Our support groups are open to anyone in the community, regardless of whether or not they were on our hospice service. Registration is required in advance of the group. Please call 479-872-3364 or email jbassarear@nwacircleoflife.org to register. Please see our calendar for dates and times.
Support groups will not meet when schools are closed for inclement weather. Support groups will not be held on holidays observed by Circle of Life. Please call or check online to confirm.
Community Support & Education
Community support: Our Bereavement Team can provide debriefings for organizations who have experienced the death of a coworker or staff member.
Community education: Our Bereavement team can provide trainings or presentations to your organization on topics related to grief and mourning and supporting children/adolescents in grief. Please contact our bereavement department at the telephone number listed below for a full description of our community support services.
There is no charge for any of our grief support services.
Questions? Please call us today at 479-750-6632 or email jbassarear@nwacircleoflife.org.

Children’s Resources
Children may experience grief differently than adults. You may not recognize the signs. Our resources can be vital in helping children cope. Let us help.
Our Caring Support Guide for Grieving Children and Teens is a valuable resource in providing support for young people.
These resources can also help your child cope with loss.
Grief Support for Children – Dougy Center
Sesame Street for Parents – Grief
What to Say and What Not to Say
For more information please contact our Grief Center at 479-750-6632.