BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR FORMER DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter in partnership with Rockland Jewish Family Services

The group will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Mondays: April 10, 17 and 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22. It will be facilitated by Carol King, LCSW & Debra Kagan-Birkeland, LMSW

Prescreening is required to participate. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900 to schedule a prescreening appoinment or for more information.

Session 1: April 10

Introductions and ground rules •“The Long Goodbye” • Anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss.

Session 2: April 17

Symptoms of normal grieving: behaviors • Thoughts, feelings, physical responses.

Session 3: April 24

Presentations • The life of my loved one • The task model of grieving

Session 4: May 1

Collateral losses • Reaction of friends and family • Mindfulness and meditation to deal with emotions and triggers.

Session 5: May 8

The three-stage model of grief • Defining self

Session 6: May 15

Creating a new normal • Life after living the role of caregiver.

Session 7: May 22

The legacy of my loved one • Checking in and final thoughts