Adult Grief Counseling Resources

As a trusted provider of community bereavement services, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is dedicated to ensuring that our neighbors have access to the guidance and resources they need during life's most challenging times.

If you or someone you know has recently experienced a loss, the following articles and links are provided to help you better understand and cope with the experience of grieving.

If you need additional support, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is here for you with a broad range of bereavement services, including ongoing grief and loss support groups that are available at no cost to anyone in the community.

For more information please call 704-924-4335.

Latest Articles

Monday, December, 13, 2021

Preparing for the Loss of a Loved One

No one is ever completely prepared for the grief of losing someone who is so deeply loved. But there are things you can do to help yourself and your loved one such that when the time comes.

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Wednesday, November, 23, 2016

Ways to Express Your Sympathy When a Loved One is Grieving

The most important thing to remember is this: even the smallest gesture will be appreciated.

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Monday, February, 23, 2015

Coping with the Loss of a Parent

In the wake of losing a parent, it's important reach out while understanding your limits.

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Friday, December, 26, 2014

Meaningful Conversations

Make the most of the last memories you share together with your loved one.

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Monday, September, 29, 2014

A Meaningful Goodbye

Connect with your loved through life’s final season.

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Saturday, April, 26, 2014

Don’t Forget You: A Guide to Caring for Yourself in Grief

Each person’s grieving process is different; the most important thing is to allow yourself one.  

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Friday, December, 06, 2013

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

How to ease the process of grief during holidays, anniversaries and other special occasions.

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Tuesday, November, 05, 2013

Separating Guilt from Grief

Guilt is often one of the many emotions we experience when a loved one passes, but it shouldn’t define the grieving process.

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Friday, September, 28, 2012

Grief and Mourning: Setting Realistic Expectations for Yourself

Your grieving process is uniquely your own, and you will find your own path to healing.

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Tuesday, July, 31, 2012

Grief Counseling 101

When to seek professional support, what to expect and how to find a grief counselor

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Wednesday, February, 29, 2012

Saying Goodbye

Make the most of your last conversations with your loved one.

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Tuesday, January, 31, 2012

Men and Grief

How to offer comfort and companionship in ways that support a grieving man's needs.

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Thursday, December, 29, 2011

The Mourner’s Bill of Rights

You must allow yourself to grieve in order to heal.

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Monday, October, 31, 2011

Grief or Depression?

Learn how to differentiate normal grief from clinical depression.

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Friday, September, 23, 2011

Making Peace with the Past

How to cope with feelings of guilt and regret after loss.

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Monday, June, 06, 2011

In Sympathy: How to Help a Grieving Friend

There are many ways to offer comfort and support throughout the grieving process.

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Thursday, May, 12, 2011

Engage with Grace: The One Slide Project

Engage with Grace has made it their mission to get everyone to ask the tough questions.

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Friday, March, 18, 2011

Preserving a Legacy

Keep your loved one’s memory alive in ways as special and unique as they were.

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Saturday, February, 05, 2011

Hope for the Years Ahead

Coping with loneliness after the loss of a partner

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Tuesday, March, 02, 2010

Grief-How to Help the Bereaved

Sometimes it’s hard to know how to offer support to a grieving friend.

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Tuesday, March, 02, 2010

Guidelines for Parents to Help Their Children Through Grief

Children experience grief in their own way. The provided guidelines can help parents reach out during this difficult time.

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Tuesday, March, 02, 2010

Helping a Grieving Parent

It's never easy to console someone whose spouse has died, but it can be especially challenging when the deceased is your parent.

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Tuesday, March, 02, 2010

Myths and Facts About Grief

Common misconceptions can slow the grief process...

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Tuesday, March, 02, 2010

Supporting a Grieving Person

It can be tough to know what to say or do when someone you care about is grieving....

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Tuesday, March, 02, 2010

The Grieving Teen

Teen years are already tumultuous years, and the bereaved teen needs special attention.

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Friday, February, 26, 2010

A New Picture from Scattered Puzzle Pieces

“Who am I, now that my loved one has died? I feel like a scattered thousand-piece puzzle.”