What is the BPSG?
The Bereaved Parent Support Group helps people through the process of grief over the loss of a child. We offer assurance that you are not alone, and help you find comfort, support, and understanding. Meetings are held weekly; we are here to help you find comfort, support, and understanding.
Download Bereaved Parents brochure
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Experience has shown that another person who has lost a child can be an invaluable source of support and understanding. This self-help support group meets weekly and is facilitated by volunteer parents who have lost a child and can offer solace and comfort to more newly bereaved parents. This is not a therapy group, rather a group of parents-helping-parents.
- There is no charge
- There is no religious affiliation
- This group is not designated as a Psychiatric Treatment.
When Bereavement occurs . . .
- After the death of a child, parents often feel that adjustment is an impossible task. They may experience a variety of problems, physical ailments and more.
- Initially, there is shock and disbelief. This is usually followed by intense feelings of loss, despair, guilt, hostility, panic, apathy, anger, depression, and loneliness.
- Eventually, later in the grief process, adjustments can occur. Parents can remember their child with a new normal and less pain. They can find pleasure and satisfaction in living again.
The purpose of the BPSG
- To find comfort, support, and understanding.
- To cope with depression.
- To reduce the isolation one feels from the rest of the world.
- To learn how to deal with well-meaning friends.
- To identify the stages of grief and to cope with them as they occur.
- To learn how others have handled occasions such as birthdays, holidays, etc.
- To share feelings with others who have had similar experiences.
For more info contact
(714) 960-1819 or (714) 979-3232
bpsg@ymcaoc.net
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