Reflect, Reframe, Rebuild: Finding Hope on Your Grief Journey Incorporating expressive arts, mindful grounding, and group reflection, this 6-week series utilizes curated photography and personal metaphor to explore one's grief and lean toward hope, healing, and deep meaning. *No art, writing, or photography experience necessary, only a willingness to explore with a guided creative […]

Given the mixed emotions and complex dynamics that can accompany medical aid-in-dying, this 8-week support group (Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 6-7:30pm) will provide a safe, confidential space for exploring the grief experience of those whose loved ones chose the End of Life Option Act. We welcome all stories and perspectives. Open to family […]

Restorative support for those who are grieving Join our bereavement team at a special care farm in Portola Valley for an afternoon of connection, compassion, and understanding. Our gathering will include meditation, refreshments, time for reflection, and a soothing experience with a variety of comfort animals. We offer a time to pause, feel into your […]

This free *in person* six-week support group (Tuesdays, September 3 – October 8, 6-7:30pm) is geared towards those in the first 1-2 years of grief and is offered free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. *Please […]

This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. It's open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.

This free monthly expressive arts support group (2nd Thursday of the month, May - October) offers adults and mature teens a creative outlet for expressing grief. No art experience necessary. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients in California and all bereaved individuals living in the the San Mateo and Santa […]

This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.