The Value of Grief Counseling

By R. Bruce Dalglish

Updated June 25, 2018

Grieving the loss of a loved one as a result of a terminal illness takes time, and is a very personal experience that is different for everyone. As part of hospice care, there is meaningful value in grief counseling.

Experienced grief counselors can help families, caregivers and friends with ways to cope with the passing of a loved one. Indeed, mourning a loved one is an important part of the healing process, and grief counselors provide compassionate support to help people find their way in their own time.

Although mourning over a loved one is a very personal process, many people share common feelings and often find validation of some of their feelings during grief counseling. This type of counseling helps people move through the many phases of grief over a period of time, ultimately tapping into their inner-strength and coping mechanisms nurtured through the counseling sessions and resources.

At Alliance Hospice, grief counseling is offered to patients, family and friends at no charge. These helpful bereavement counseling services are available during the first 13 months following the patient’s death and include ongoing phone support, counseling visits, support groups, mailing and memorial services.

About the Author 

Bruce Dalglish has served as the Chairman and CEO of Alliance Hospice and All Caring Hospice since 2005. In this role, Bruce Dalglish oversees the development and strategic direction of both companies. From 2008 – 2013, Bruce Dalglish served on the Public Policy Committee of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Disclaimer: Blogs by R. Bruce Dalglish provide educational information, not medical advice. Please consult with your medical providers when making end-of-life care decisions.