Springfield Standard

Citizens Memorial Hospice is set to offer bereavement support group classes this summer. The seven-week series will commence on Tuesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. and will continue with sessions on June 10, 17, 24 and July 8, 15, and 22. These gatherings will be held in CMH Community Room 2 at LimeBank, located at 1630 S. Killingsworth Ave. in Bolivar.

The support group welcomes anyone affected by the loss of a loved one and participation is free of charge. Valerie Noblitt, CMH director of home care services, stated that the group's objectives are to "educate participants about grief and loss," assist them in developing coping skills, and provide emotional support.

The sessions will be led by CMH Hospice chaplains Austin McCrickard and Dustin Preston. They will be joined by counselors Terry Warren, LMSW; Angel Townsend, MSW; Kimberly Lannan, MSW; and hospice coordinator Connie Duryee. Topics covered during the sessions include understanding the grief experience, managing complex emotions, coping with changes, preparing for holidays and special occasions, and finding meaning after loss.

Pre-registration is requested for those interested in attending. For more information or to register for the classes, individuals can contact Connie Duryee at 417-326-3585.