Journaling Through Grief Series Hosted in Irvine

Hospice Care Plus is offering a new grief support series called Journaling Through Grief, starting Aug. 7 and ending Oct. 23. The group will meet every Thursday at 10 a.m. from Aug. 7 through Oct. 23 at the Estill County Public Library in Irvine. Enrollment is limited to 12 and is open to anyone in the community. Register today to secure your spot!

The series uses “Understanding Your Grief” and “The Understanding Your Grief Journal” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt to facilitate compassionate dialogue and peer support. All materials are provided by Hospice Care Plus. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online at hospicecareplus.org or by calling 859-986-1500.

Denise McKinney, Hospice’s grief support coordinator, says the weekly group is relaxed and informal.

“Taking the time and space to sit with our grief through writing honors our loved ones and helps us process a new way of living in their absence,” said McKinney.

Grief Support Series events are being planned in different locations throughout our service area of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties. Details on all currently scheduled support events and additional grief support services are available on our website.

In addition to this special six-week series, our Weekly Grief Support Gatherings are available at our Compassionate Care Center. The weekly group meets on Fridays from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more and pre-register here.

For those unable to attend support meetings or who prefer one-on-one support, Denise offers virtual, phone, and in-person appointments. To request an appointment, call 859-986-1500 or pre-register online.   

Our Grief & Loss Support Services are available to the families of those we care for as well as to residents of our six-county service area: Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties.

Our grief and loss events, groups, and gatherings are provided to our community at no charge. Donations to our non-profit organization make this possible.

Find more information about the services available through our Grief & Loss Support program on our website.

Hospice Care Plus was founded as a non-profit organization to support the quality of life of its communities through hospice care and grief support programs. The organization serves Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties and owns and operates the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Relying on contributions from individuals and groups, all care is provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Make a gift, explore career and volunteer opportunities, or call 859-986-1500 to learn more.