What support does the Healing Center offer?

The Healing Center offers ongoing support groups for individuals, children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. We do not offer individual or family counseling. 

For more information about The Healing Center, please visit our frequently asked questions page.

 

How do I start attending support groups at The Healing Center?

We require an initial intake before coming to groups at The Healing Center. Intakes typically take 45 minutes and take place at our office. The intake is a chance for prospective group members to meet with a counselor to discuss where they are in there grief process, as well as learn more about The Healing Center. In order to schedule an intake, please fill out our online intake request form or call our office at 206-523-1206 

 

Our current support groups:

Please visit our google calendar to see the current dates and times for our support groups. An initial intake is required before attending group.

Spouse/Partner Loss Support Groups:

Early Group

For individuals who have lost their spouse or partner recently, typically within the last 18 months.

Transitions Group

For individuals who have lost their spouse or partner and feel that they have moved past the initial stages of grief.

Perspectives Group

For individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner several years ago, but still would like occasional support.

Memory Keepers Group

For people 60 and older who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner.

Survivors of Suicide (Resuming in January 2020)

For individuals whose spouse or partner died by suicide.

 

Other Adult Grief Support Groups:

Young Adult Group

For adults approximately 19-30 years old who have experienced the death of a parent, friend or relative.

 

Children’s Groups:

Our groups focus on support rather than therapy, and we use a variety of mediums so each child can freely choose what helps most. Children share memories, bring in pictures of their loved ones, and talk about funerals and family changes. Our children’s groups are divided by grade level.

Littles

Preschool aged children, around 3 to 5 years old.

Healing Club 123

Children in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade.

Healing Club 456

Children in 4th, 5th and 6th grade.

Teen Group

Children in 7th to 12th grade.